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. […]
I love art that radiates the warmth of summer. Paintings that capture the season’s light, colour, and joyous atmosphere. John Singer Sargent’s watercolour ‘Simplon Pass: Reading’ portrays leisurely moments in lush, green gardens, reflecting the relaxed and joyous spirit of summer. “To live with Sargent’s watercolours is to live with sunshine captured and held,” according […]
Artistic influence down the centuries continues to inspire our artists at Life: Full Colour. Such is the case with Andrew Jenkin, a professional watercolour artists who is featured in the next solo exhibition at the gallery in Palas St, Caernarfon. Masterful Illustrator Arthur Rackham, a masterful illustrator known for his fantastical and detailed works. He […]
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. […]
Delighted to catch up with Criccieth artist Alison Ross yesterday. We celebrated her achieving the Judges’ Choice in this year’s Open Show. Alison was the stand out contributor to this year’s exhibition amongst a pool of highly talented Welsh Artists. Curator Sara McKee told Alison: “Congratulations on your remarkable achievement. Your artistic talent shines brightly […]
Six paintings by Renaissance master Titian are reunited for the first time in 400 years in this new exhibition. Commissioned by Prince Philip of Spain in 1551, the paintings depict Classical myths primarily taken from the Roman poet Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses’. Titian’s Diana and Callisto will be one of the paintings on display. When: 16 March – […]
“Looking is, I feel, a vital aspect of existence. Perception constitutes our awareness of what it is to be human, indeed what it is to be alive.” Bridget Riley, 2017 This particular statement really resonates with me as an art historian and colourist who spends time exploring, looking and trying to really see and connect […]
Wales has a long history of producing talented artists such as Sir Kyffin Williams but also attracts creatives from further afield who are enticed by the beautiful countryside and spectacular landscapes. Since moving to North Wales, Life:Full Colour founder Sara McKee has met a vast array of creative people and has been embraced by the […]
‘Rembrandt’s Light’ will bring together 35 carefully selected international works that focus on Rembrandt’s mastery of light and visual storytelling, concentrating on his greatest years from 1639-1658. Along with many firsts, this show will bring the painting Philemon and Baucis (National Gallery of Art, Washington) to the UK for the first time. When: 4 October […]
The work of William Blake, English poet, painter, and printmaker, will be celebrated in a new exhibition at Tate Britain. The exhibition is the largest show of Blake’s watercolours, paintings and prints for almost 20 years. It will feature over 300 original works, including what is believed to be Blake’s only self-portrait. A portrait of […]
