Brian Sinfield Art Gallery
'London Life' Exhibition with Karen Brighton
Karen Brighton
Joint Exhibition with Paul Robinson, 1st - 22nd August
There is no doubt about it, London is a city that inspires. From artists like Monet to Canaletto to the artists painting London today, it continues to be a muse. The city has been depicted again and again through artists' eyes, their brushstrokes attempting to capture some of the magic of London. Both Paul Robinson and Karen Brighton have done exactly this. Although both artists are observers of people, they have very different styles yet complement one another perfectly.
Karen with her umbrella bearing pedestrians, battling against the rain en route to Fortnum and Masons with the red double deckers and black cabs we identify so much with the city. The tones of her paintings are muted, the brushstrokes subtle, which gives a fluid feel to the rivers of people on her canvases.
This joint exhibition featuring artists Karen Brighton and Paul Robinson will be available to view at the gallery on Saturday 1st August (by appointment) and will continue to run until 22nd August.
Image Illustrated: Reaching Liberty | oil on boxed canvas | 70 x 90 cm
To view all available paintings by Karen Brighton please click here
This exhibition is just the tonic we need at the moment and we hope you enjoy it!
Featured Artist
Elsa Taylor
Elsa's beautiful exhibition 'Not Dark Yet' can be viewed in the drawing room on the first floor of the gallery.
A natural colourist, Elsa's abstract imagery, combined with her confident use of colours, create delicious harmonies. Her flower pieces are not simply depictions of flowers but vibrant celebrations of colour and texture. She will take time mixing her palette, sometimes up to two hours. This mixing of colours gives great depth to her paintings, and in the hands of a master, such as Elsa Taylor, the result is intoxicating.
Like many of the best abstract painters, Elsa's work evolved from a traditional base. The Cotswolds, where she lives and paints, with its soft rolling hills and ancient stone villages, has undoubtedly been a strong inspiration, as have the very different landscapes of Cornwall, Scotland and Italy, all of which she visits often.
"Whether you are drawn to landscapes or still life, these are paintings of the heart and mind and of imagination. I would defy anyone standing in front of a painting by Elsa Taylor not to be moved." - Brian Sinfield
Image illustrated: Still Life on Red | oil on canvas | 76 x 102 cm
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'London Life' Exhibition with Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson 1 August - 31 August 2020
Joint Exhibition with Karen Brighton.
There is no doubt about it, London is a city that inspires. From artists like Monet to Canaletto to the artists painting London today, it continues to be a muse. The city has been depicted again and again through artists' eyes, their brushstrokes attempting to capture some of the magic of London. Both Paul Robinson and Karen Brighton have done exactly this. Although both artists are observers of people, they have very different styles yet complement one another perfectly.
In contrast, Paul’s paintings portray a different London, the city that he made his home for 22 years. His paintings are wonderfully narrative, each one tells a story, a cameo of the lives of ordinary people going about their daily lives. Paul enjoys creating texture through the manipulation of his chosen medium, in this case oil. He finds humour in everyday situations and his paintings never fail to make you smile - their titles make them all the more difficult to resist.
This joint exhibition featuring artists Paul Robinson and Karen Brighton will be available to view at the gallery on Saturday 1st August (by appointment) and will continue to run until 22nd August.
Image Illustrated: She knew he was staring, her expression was prim, she'd just been to the parlour to have a quick trim.. | oil on canvas | 36 x 46 cm
To view all available paintings by Paul Robinson please click here