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
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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 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 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
Where Ink Meets Imagination
24 November 2025
Where Ink Meets Imagination: Victor Hugo and the Synergy of Art and Writing Visiting the Royal Academy’s exhibition of Victor
A new perspective on figurative art by Pete Mattinson
24 November 2025
Solo Exhibition launches in the Life: Full Colour gallery in Caernarfon on Saturday 28th June. A new perspective on figurative
Nature’s Brushstroke: How Landscapes Have Inspired Art Through the Ages
24 November 2025
Nature’s Brushstroke: How Landscapes Have Inspired Art Through the Ages Across centuries, nature has remained a constant muse – vast,
From the Middle Ages to now, Italian art’s influence continues
24 November 2025
From the Middle Ages to now, Italian art’s influence continues… Early Italian panel painting and frescoes continue to shape contemporary
How Fauvism Set Colour Free
24 November 2025
How Fauvism Set Colour Free “…when i put down a green, it doesn’t mean grass; and when I put down