Scott has the Lot!

Hello Strangers! Sorry about a recent lack of posting. I'm back now and back for good! Have some very exciting artists to tell you about over the next few weeks. I stumbled across an astonishingly talented teenage artist last week and managed to buy a few of his works. He's going to be worth millions in a few years time... but more on him in a few months!

Anyway, Julie Ann Scott is a wonderful artist who works in the beautiful Kendal in the Lake District. Before this she honed her artistic talents at school in Lancashire, worked as a catwalk model in Israel and was an actress touring in the United States. She has exhibited her work, literally, all over the UK & Ireland - from Devon to Derbyshire to Dublin.

The secret to her success may be that her work isn't the type that you have to "get". It's the type of work that hits you across the head like a frying pan. Many are overwhelmed by some of her pieces.

Above is a piece called "Complete". It's lovely. You can imagine the sweetness and joy of invisible little fairies and sprites flying around the exquisitely coloured tree. But you can also imagine all the pain and anger that is tied up within the knotted branches. It's such a bursting and vibrant work of art - it's simply delectable. Below is "Expect a Miracle". Just look and soak it all in...

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Peace & Love,
Dewey

Reece's Masterpieces

Robert Reece is an artist who's worked in Vienna, Milan and Hollywood. He now lives in Southern California with his wife and their twin children. Reece's mother was an award winning artist so the spirit of a creator and craftsmen is obviously within him. His statement is very vague to preserve what he calls a "beautiful mystery" that lies within his creations. When working, he thinks of nothing in particular - love, hate, violence, life, death, fate, sex... the list goes on.

"Solaritude" is the name of the piece above. I love it. The contrast can be found in not only tone, but in the shape and line. It's amazing how the seemingly careless swirls of paint compliment the solid, accurate geometric background. The colours are a perfect match for each other - the yellows, reds and blacks are occasionally interrupted by those dull creams and browns. Many may see it as a burst of creativity, but I think it's a work of art designed with much precision.

I urge you to check out Reece's wonderful website and, if you are collecting, think about purchasing some of his pieces. Contact me if you need any advice on the matter!

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Peace & Love,
Dewey

A Trophy for Sophy

Sophy Bristol is a Clapham based artist who's work has been championed all around the world, from South Africa to Singapore and from New York to London. Bristol enjoys frequent exhibitions in London, Chicago and Cape Town. The young artist, who was born in Brighton, is influenced by the time she has spent in South Africa. Her work focuses on, among other things, freedom, human bonding and atmosphere.

The painting above is a particular favourite of mine. The piece, entitled "Millennium Wheel", is a fantastic infusion of oils, spirit and optimism. I love the way that despite the perfectly painted scape, we concentrate on the relationships of the people in the foreground and the way the sun illuminates them. Like much of Bristol's work, this painting seems undecided about whether it wants to be a photograph or a painting - an element that can only be captured by this very artist.

Sophy Bristol is definitely a name to look for, she's going somewhere.

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Peace & Love,
Dewey