featuring American Locomotive (1944) by Edward Hoppper a short story by Curator Sara McKee FRSA The train hums beneath me, a steady rhythm that has become as familiar as my own heartbeat. Every morning, I take the same seat by the window, watching the city blur past in muted greys and browns. And every morning, […]
How Fauvism Set Colour Free “…when i put down a green, it doesn’t mean grass; and when I put down a blue, it doesn’t mean the sky”, Henri Matisse At the dawn of the 20th century, Fauvism burst onto the art scene with an explosion of unrestrained colour. Henri Matisse and André Derain, the movement’s […]
The bright light of summer – new collection from Life: Full Colour The bright light of summer has been a profound influence on art, shaping the way artists depict the world around them. Throughout the ages, this seasonal brilliance has inspired diverse styles and techniques, from the ancient frescoes of Pompeii to modern impressionist masterpieces. […]
Nothing like kicking off your sandals As the Bank Holiday weekend begins, there’s nothing quite like kicking off your sandals and feeling the warm, grainy sand beneath your feet. The beach is a haven, a sanctuary where time seems to slow down, and the worries of the world are carried away by the gentle breeze. […]
In this captivating art exhibition, the canvas becomes a vibrant tapestry of richness. In both colour and texture, it invites viewers into a sensory feast that transcends the boundaries of ordinary perception. Each stroke of the artist’s brush is a testament to the mastery of their craft. The palette dances with an opulent array of […]
Gallerista, Lana Davidson Flood tells the true love story embedded in Welsh folklore down through the ages. A love story embedded in Welsh folklore – Santes Dwynwen The story of Santes Dwynwen is rooted much deeper, than St Valentine’s Day. It is embedded in Welsh folklore. Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen is one of the most romantic […]
Caernarfon Art Festival – introducing the first visual art festival to be staged in the main square in Caernarfon. Running from Friday 21-23rd June 2024. Established in partnership with Wales Arts Review and operated by Life: Full Colour Art Fusion CIC. In fact, we’ve established an independent community interest company to run the festival and […]
Introducing our first exhibition devoted to portraiture. Explore the many ways our artists express the figure and his environment in this collaborative show that launches on St David’s Day in Caernarfon. From 1st March, come and enjoy the many stories the faces in our show could tell. Here’s a poem we believe captures this essence […]
Featured image: “Go on, throw it Mum!” by Jill Jones FRSA Let me take this opportunity to share with you my joy of original art. Original Paintings Of all the arts, it is original paintings that speak to me the most. They can possess an enchanting power to evoke profound joy, transcending mere visual aesthetics. […]
The quest for great art has been a central pursuit throughout human history and continues right up to today. In ancient civilisations, such as Greece and Rome, art was deeply intertwined with religion and politics, exemplified by the grandeur of the architecture and the idealised sculptures of gods and athletes. Architecture and art that continues […]
