Tag: Art
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Works In Water
Paintings for Spring Over the past year, Andrew has been juggling working on new projects with moving house and – rather more dauntingly – his studio. Now unpacked and settled into his interim workspace, Andrew has been free to forward some more recent works to a few independent galleries. He has finally also had more time…
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Andrew B Holmes recent work.
Over the last few months, new studies have been in development adding to and expanding on Andrew’s already varied portfolio. The painted works focus in particular on the figurative subjects which will be discussed in more detail in future posts, together with Andrew’s thoughts regarding his more illustrative pieces. Some sample pieces in this body…
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New Work – lighting the dark
Further studies of bathers. Andrew Holmes figurative work is further developing his enquiry into observations of life subjects in relation to a space and has continued with more abstract examination using contrasts and the consequent effect.
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Works on Paper – bathers
Over recent months, Andrew has further explored some earlier ideas of bathers on paper. Initially only intended to be studies for the bather subjects on panel, as Andrew explored various mediums, this became an interesting process where several pieces have evolved into “stand alone” works.
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Jack House Gallery
Owner and Art Curator, Rebecca Crow opened the Jack House Gallery this weekend in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK . The new, Contemporary Art Gallery situated in the Old Town area, close to the Cathedral and just set back from the waterfront, launched their first show on Saturday 4th of April with works by the much travelled artist, Amartey Golding.
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The Alexander Gallery
Some recent paintings of cakes and desserts have been forwarded to the Alexander Gallery in Bath. Scone VI, Oil on Canvas, 61cm x 71cm. Andrew Holmes In these studies, although the overall image appears to have a high finish, Andrew has focused in areas of the painting by limiting the detail where he considers it to be the most effective and more relevant. Lemon Meringue,…
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A fresh eye
Revisiting a painting. Andrew’s aim is to impart the simplest visual information. His enquiry is as much about the abstract element in the paint, to provide just enough detail and to avoid unnecessary distractions. In an earlier painting, Cake or Death, Andrew reviewed the original background. With a fresh eye he repainted this and by removing the more textured background, he hopes this painting now has better clarity and…
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Paints – Less can be more
Experimental abstracted painting can develop into stand alone works. Behind many finished artworks lies a number of preparatory pieces made prior to commencing a body of work, to practice and study how paint moves using new or different techniques and procedures. Developing as a painter is an ongoing process and an important part of the journey is…
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Dog in Water – on paper
Horace – a best friend’s dog August was dedicated to exploring with paints on different substrates, primarily paper and the studio walls were filled to capacity. Many artists agree that the finished product is rarely what they set out to create and there is an inevitable frustration with this. They need to continually test themselves, to learn and to improve…
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Afternoon tea in Bath
The Historic city of Bath is best known for the stunning architecture, the Regency Crescents, and for the Roman Baths, Pump Rooms and Spa; recently updated with a well-considered Modernist extension which eloquently enhances the original building. Bath has always attracted visitors from every corner of the world and it never disappoints. Light sandstone is used as the local building material…
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Transport in Venice
Two recent Venice paintings Although gondolas are considered the traditional modes of transport in Venice , on arrival at the airport, the trip across the lagoon would be too difficult and would therefore have to be via bus, train or water-bus . If affordable, one of the loveliest ways to arrive in Venice is by water taxi. The…
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Venice goes to Bath
The Alexander Gallery in Bath have just taken delivery of a selection of Andrew Holmes paintings of Venice for their Easter Show. This is a one of Andrew’s larger paintings of a view of St Marks Square early in the morning before the crowds gather. It’s fascinating to watch Venice gently wake for a new day…
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In search of the elusive ‘Voice’
Oil Studies – In preparation for any project, before committing to canvas or board, initial studies and sketches, using alternative mediums or methods are a common tool to help an artist consider a subject in more depth. This can help develop ideas and to liberate process, keeping the work fresh and engaging, without restrictions of expectation, minimising storage space and material…
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ROI Annual show, 2013
This year the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI), will be showing a more recent Venice painting of Andrew’s in their annual Christmas exhibition at the Mall Galleries in Central London. From Riva Ca di Dio We’re looking forward to the preview as this is always a very festive occasion with very witty guest speakers.…
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Welcome to Andrew Holmes’s new blog
This is the official blog for the British artist, Andrew Holmes, most well known for his delicious paintings of cakes and pastries. Here, you will be able to keep up to date with the latest information on Andrew’s works and exhibitions. To visit Andrew B Holmes website, please see: www.andrewholmes.co.uk Contact: info@andrewholmes.co.uk © AB Holmes 2014, All rights…