Tag: original oil paintings
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Royal Academy of Arts – Summer Exhibition 2019
Andrew has just received news that one of his figurative pieces – ‘untitled (Kiyo)’ – a small study in oils on paper, has been selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, 2019. The application process starts with up to 16,000 pieces being submitted online and approximately 4,000 works are then called in for the second stage of…
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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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National Portrait Gallery – BP Award 2015
Later this year, the art world will be keenly awaiting the final shortlisted paintings for the annual BP Portrait award. The preliminary round of judging is now complete. For the first time, all submissions were made online and out of close to three thousand applications, five hundred have been called in for the next stage.
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ROI – Annual Exhibition – 2014
A Bathing -oil on panel – 50x60cm Two quite different subjects. Two pieces Andrew submitted to the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Society (ROI) have been accepted for their annual exhibition, the subjects cover his still life work and a more recent study of a bather. Although these pieces differ in theme, the painted style is…
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Studies of Water – Painted in Oils
The more recent series of Andrew Holmes’s studies of “water with dog swimming” are nearing completion. These paintings make up part of a larger body of work which Andrew has been focusing on over the past few months, covering the subject of ‘water and swimmers’ in a variety of spaces and locations. When Andrew approaches each painting, a different challenge is presented. In…
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Still life at Frivoli
Over the following months the Frivoli Gallery is showing a selection of Andrew Holmes’s still life paintings of which the subject matter is food. So far, we gather that the large painting of Chips became quite a conversation piece during it’s short time in the window. The Frivoli Gallery owner, Hazel, is inspired by her early love of sculpture and ceramics and as…
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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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Figures in water
More recent Andrew Holmes paintings of bathers will be exhibiting with the Panter and Hall Gallery next week at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea, London. ‘Generations’ is one piece in a collection Andrew has been developing since ‘boy bathing’. Working on a group of themed studies of figures in water, Andrew is using a limited palette, focusing on simple compositions while exploring the…
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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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The Alexander Gallery – Venice – Christmas 2013
Andrew’s Venice work is now showing with the Alexander Gallery in the beautiful city of Bath, UK.
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Frivoli Gallery – A local eye
The Frivoli Gallery, just off Chiswick High Road, in West London, has recently acquired a selection of Andrew Holmes local scenes. The gallery is owned by Hazel, who previously ran a Prop Hire Company and spent many successful years as a Film Production Designer. Hazel is passionate about art, design, materials and form, having studied sculpture under Sir Anthony Caro, and…
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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…
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