A Weekend of Art, Antiques and New Connections on Anglesey
21 October 2026
Life: Full Colour reflects on a successful appearance at the Anglesey Antiques Fair. Against the beautiful backdrop of the Anglesey
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The Life of a Welsh Cheese Press
4 October 2026
and the stories it could tell… Imagine it standing in the corner of a Welsh farmhouse kitchen sometime in the
The Next Custodian: A Renaissance Procession Across the Centuries
28 September 2026
Some prints are collected for the image alone; others carry within them the history of printmaking itself. This woodcut by
Ways of Looking – thoughts from a curator
23 September 2026
In an earlier piece, we wrote about the work of Amanda Webster and her fascination with light — those fleeting
The Next Custodian
26 July 2026
The Next Custodian Some discoveries are made not in galleries, but in sale rooms. HECTOR CAFFIERI (British, 1847-1932) watercolour en
The Boy Who Sneaked into the Pictures
10 October 2026
An inheritance of imagination I have an old book, its corners worn, its spine a little tired and its pages
Caernarfon: The Castle, the Boats and a Working Waterfront by Stuart Lloyd, 1911
2 September 2026
The Castle, the Boats and a Working Waterfront Since I first moved to Caernarfon and opened my art gallery in
W. R. Boyd: Rediscovering a Forgotten Chester
27 August 2026
Sometimes a group of pictures asks more questions than it answers. I recently acquired five framed black-and-white views of Chester.
Placing the Artist: Jan Gardner RCA
9 August 2026
Jan Gardner RCA – Painting the Emotional Landscape When we look at a painting by Jan Gardner, we are not
Keeping Turner’s Venetian Vision Alive
31 July 2026
Few cities have inspired artists quite like Venice. Its shimmering lagoons, ethereal light and ever-changing reflections captivated generations of painters,
The New Exotic
21 July 2026
Still Life of a Pineapple Plant, Grapes and Peaches on a Table. British School, National Trust Did you know that
Andromeda’s adventure in the forest…
5 July 2026
Andromeda’s adventure in the forest…well a small coppice, in fairness…or a tail in the grass. Andromeda, so named after the
The Wallpaper …
24 June 2026
It’s in my DNA to be drawn to colours and patterns. My grandfather was a pioneer of designing and printing
When a Forgotten Biscuit Tin Revealed Sporting Treasures
19 June 2026
One of the great joys of dealing in antiques, books and collectibles is that you never quite know what might
Meet the Artist: The Creative Voices of Life: Full Colour
12 June 2026
At Life: Full Colour, we are proud to represent artists whose work combines technical accomplishment, creative curiosity and a distinctive
Furnishing a Georgian House, Sharing Its Treasures
16 May 2026
There is a particular pleasure in furnishing a historic building with objects that belong naturally to its architecture and spirit.
Turn Up the Colour … Turn Up the Sound
23 April 2026
Music and art share a pulse. An unseen rhythm that moves through brushstrokes, melodies, and the spaces in between. At
A Dialogue Across Centuries: Georgian Antiques Meet Contemporary Art
2 April 2026
At Life: Full Colour, nestled within Y Segontiwm, our gallery has always celebrated the dialogue between past and present. Alongside
Life: Full Colour introduces first “Art Jam” with Amanda Webster & friends
23 March 2026
As part of the new arts season at Life: Full Colour, we’re delighted to introduce our first “Art Jam” with
An integral element of Art
17 March 2026
Framing has long held historical significance as an integral element of an artwork itself, rather than simply an addition made
The Smile of Spring Light
12 March 2026
There is a moment each spring when the light changes. After months of grey skies and muted colour, the sun
The Room Where the Novel Begins
18 February 2026
Before there is a novel, there is a room. Not necessarily a grand one, nor lined with books from floor
Celebrating Welsh creativity through LIVE art
3 February 2026
Life: Full Colour & The Imperial Hotel, Llandudno Celebrating Welsh creativity through LIVE art and immersive guest experiences Life: Full
Thinking in Colour: Crafting Strategy Through Art
11 December 2025
Inside Y Segontiwm Being surrounded by original fine art shapes the way I think, work, and imagine the future. When
Art, Time and Craft: Reviving Georgian Elegance
24 November 2025
Reviving Georgian Elegance at Y Segontiwm There’s a rare harmony between fine art and antique furniture. Each tells a story
Y Segontiwm – where creativity finds its pulse
24 November 2025
Y Segontiwm – where creativity finds its pulse. Step into a place where art, music and conversation flow as freely
Beneath the Surface: Abstract Expressionism
24 November 2025
Beneath the Surface: David Weaver, Abstract Expressionism and the influence of Lindal Bold colour. Sweeping gesture. Layers of emotion and
A Life in Full Colour
24 November 2025
A Life in Full Colour From entrepreneurship to creativity, the journey continues — under one bright roof. There comes a
Y Segontiwm…Where creativity finds its pulse
24 November 2025
Y Segontiwm…Where creativity finds its pulse Step into a place where art, music, and conversation flow as freely as the
Between the Elements – Oil on Water
24 November 2025
Between the Elements – Oil on Water – A new exhibition Artists often gravitate toward a particular medium that best