Jess Fuller

Paintings in Acrylic and Mixed Media

A Quick Glimpse by Jess Fuller

Jess Fuller describes herself as a “Lincolnshire Yellowbelly” – born, educated and still living in the county near to Grantham. After leaving college she studied drawing and painting with the Open College of the Arts before setting up her own studio in 2002.

Jess says, “Colour and form are important to my work and I like to experiment with different media, styles and subjects. I also love the big Lincolnshire skies, wide variety of landscape and nature. Much of my work is developed from photographs I have taken, which I like to manipulate and collage for different effects before sketching and putting brush to canvas. Many artists have influenced me including Kurt Jackson and the Cornish school, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keefe, Lucien Freud and Jackson Pollock.”

Cityville by Jess Fuller

After opening her studio as a member of Art on the Map, showing work in exhibitions with other artists, entering competitions, completing commissions and selling to corporate and private clients throughout the country, Jess successfully held her first solo exhibition in 2010.

Her website www.jessfullerart.co.uk has over 500 visitors each week from all around the world and she sells prints and cards through a US website.

“I hope you like what you see!”

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The exhibition is open from Mon 04 July until Sat 09 July.  Jess will be in the gallery on Saturday 09 July between 2 pm and 5 pm to discuss her work and answer any questions.

Art by Jess Fuller

Mixed Exhibition

Ingredients by Ian Cox - Gouache

The Carre Gallery is currently showing a mixed exhibition of work from a number of Lincolnshire artists displaying work in a variety of media.

Carre Gallery and Lincolnshire Pride – Summer Open Competition and Exhibition

It’s that time of year again. You are invited to submit work for the Carre Gallery Open Summer Exhibition which has become a much-anticipated fixture in the local Arts calendar.

The Summer Exhibition will run for three weeks from 18 July 2011.  There will be a preview evening on Monday 18 July between 6 pm and 8 pm; all artists submitting work are invited to attend.

Each artist may submit up to three 2D or small 3D artworks and, after selection, we look forward to an exhibition with broad appeal showcasing the wide-ranging talent that our county holds. Once again we have the support of Lincolnshire Pride Magazine who will be providing a feature article of the artist whose entry is judged Best in Show.  Carre Gallery will award £50 for another selected artwork.

The submission deadline is 02 July 2011 but to keep our admin workload to a minimum (we are all unpaid volunteers!) we ask you to complete and return the entry form as soon as possible.  Your artwork can be delivered closer to the deadline. Please see the entry form on the News Page.

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The Windham Hime Memorial Exhibition 2011

An Exhibition of Paintings by Michael Webster

Mike Webster and Guests

Venice - Michael Webster

This year’s selected exhibitor is well-known artist Michael Webster.  Michael is a full-time artist who works and demonstrates in most media – oils, watercolours, acrylics, gouache, pen and wash, pastel, pencils etc. – his natural curiosity compels him to try different media and techniques and he masters them all.  Similarly his wide range of subject matter reflects his diverse interests – historical subjects, perspective, interiors and still life, architecture, and sketching and painting the English landscape.

He writes for practical painting magazines, exhibits widely and, with his relaxed manner and enthusiastic spirit, is a popular art club demonstrator giving entertaining and informative demonstrations.

As well as showing paintings inspired by the local landscape Michael is exhibiting images inspired from his trip to Venice earlier this year.

The exhibition is open 10 am – 4 pm from Mon 23 May until Sat 28 May.

Michael will be painting in the gallery on the Tuesday and Saturday and is happy to discuss his work with visitors.

Art by Michael Webster

Mixed Exhibition

09 May until 21 May 2011

Lunchtime by Anita Mortimer - Pencils

The Carre Gallery is currently showing a mixed exhibition of work from a number of Lincolnshire artists displaying work in a variety of media.

Peggy Tacey Prize:

Visitors to Peggy Tacey’s recent exhibition of traditional Japanese embroidery (see below) will remember being given the opportunity to win a stunning example of her work, Californian Poppies.  Peggy kindly sold raffle tickets during her exhibition at the gallery with the draw taking place at the close of her show.

Peggy Tacey (left) presents 'Californian Poppies' to prize-winner Mrs Pauline Turnbull.

The lucky winner of the artwork was Mrs. Pauline Turnbull whose winning ticket was selected at random at the gallery.

We are lucky on two counts; Peggy’s outstanding work drew a large audience to the gallery and the raffle raised a significant sum for the gallery.  We are extremely grateful to Peggy for her generous gift.

Poetry, Paintings and Prose

Art by Peter Hayward (L), Phil Janes (CL, C) and Malcolm Doughty (CR, R)

Carre Gallery is participating in Sleaford Live for the first time this year.  Poetry, Paintings and Prose is the theme of a week-long exhibition which explores the Lincolnshire landscape in pictures and words.

Sleaford Hub Writers

Live readings by poets from the Sleaford Hub Writers will take place on three days.  Examples of work by the writers and artists will be on display throughout the week.

The Sleaford Live exhibition has been sponsored by contributing artists.  Examples of work produced by the Sleaford Hub Writers will be available for purchase with proceeds donated to St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice.  Entrance to the Gallery and readings is free of charge.

Morning Glory by Robin Gooch

Contributing artists:   Derek Ashman,  Carol Bratley,  Ian Cox,  Malcolm Doughty,  Robin Gooch,  Robin Hall,  Peter Hayward,  Phil Janes,  John Lincoln,  Lyn Lovitt,  Clive Redshaw.

Exhibition  open every day from 02 May until 07 May.

Live readings between 2.30 – 2.00 pm on Tues 03 May, Thur 05 May and Sat 07 May

Peggy Tacey – Traditional Japanese Embroidery

Peggy Tacey

Sculpture – Silk thread and gold thread on gold fabric. By Peggy Tacey

Nihon Shishu – Traditional Japanese Embroidery

This is no ordinary embroidery; it is a craft dating back centuries and requires a deep respect for the traditional techniques.  Students of Nuido (The Way of Embroidery) must demonstrate an increasing level of skill by producing set pieces of increasing complexity and are not allowed to attempt ‘higher’ works until they have completed ten stages of assessment.

Peggy is one such person who has attained this quality having traveled to Japan in the pursuit of her knowledge.  Her work was included in the prestigious third Japanese Embroidery World Exhibition held in Cambridge.

Camellias – silk thread on habatia fabric. By Peggy Tacey

Fine silk threads, often intertwined with real gold thread are painstakingly applied to carefully selected backgrounds; this craft insists on the finest quality textiles, threads and tools.  The resulting art has an almost mythical quality and seems to transport the viewer back to an ancient Japanese landscape of beauty and tranquility.

Crane by Peggy Tacey

Sculpture – detail. By Peggy Tacey

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Exhibition dates: 18 April to 30 April 2011.

Artwork and gallery photographed by Martin Cameron

Denise Hawthorne and Bo Meacher

Artists and guests at Carre Gallery

(R) Wave 1 (L) Wave 2 by Denise Hawthorne

Denise Hawthorne: Exhibiting mainly oil paintings up to one square metre with some chalk pastels and mixed media. Prints available from most pictures and cards available.

Lodge Pole Pines – Wyoming. Acrylic on canvas by Bo Meacher

Bo Meacher: Using a camera Bo captures images which provide the raw material that she re-shapes and interprets in a personal response.  Light, form, shape and colour are developed into a strong, sometimes exaggerated representation of her experiences on her travels.

Open 10 am – 4 pm every day  from Monday 11 April until Saturday 16 April.

Carre Gallery Spring Show

Art by Lyn Lovitt (TL,TR), Doug Fossey (BL), Anthony Pegg (triptych), Ann Mackenzie (BR).

The Carre Gallery is proud to present an eclectic mix of superb work from Lincolnshire artists submitted especially for this four-week exhibition.

Art by Dawn Shuttleworth, Phil Janes and Elaine ODonnell.

It is a mixed show from artists who have previously held shows at the Carre Gallery and artists whose work has generated special interest in mixed shows.

This is our first major exhibition of the year and is a great way to kick-start the 2011 art-viewing season.  All work is new to the Carre Gallery and the majority is being exhibited for the first time ever.  All visitors are welcome; we look forward to seeing you.

Contributing artists in the Spring Show are:

George and Mildred at Whisby by Elaine O’Donnell

Robin Gooch, May Jones, Clive Redshaw, Jess Fuller, Martin Cameron, Doug Fossey, Leszek Dabrowski, Robin Hall, Lyn Lovitt, Derek Ashman, Anthony Pegg, Ann Mackenzie, Kate Pike, Phil Bowman, Jana Siebers, John Lincoln, Janine Fennell-Ross, Elaine O’Donnell, Dawn Shuttleworth, Phil Janes, Peter Hayward, Wendy Dabrowska, Carol Bratley, Dorothy Wood.

 

Art by May Jones, Ann Mackenzie, Robin Gooch, Jana Siebers, John Lincoln, Kate Pike.

The Exhibition is open from Mon 31 Jan to Sat 26 Feb inclusive.  Mon – Sat 10am to 4pm.

Photography by Martin Cameron

Art to Go

A sale of art and photographic prints from previous exhibitors in support of Carre Gallery.

Tiger Photographs by Barry Bland

From Monday 20 December to Saturday 15 January 2011 the Carre is holding an exhibition of prints for sale of fine art and photography from previous exhibitors at the gallery.

 

Apple Tree by Ian Cox

This is an opportunity to revisit some of the excellent work of our artists and to purchase modestly-priced prints.

We have a selection of one-off prints which were especially commissioned for the Carre Gallery with the generous permission of the artists.  We also have a selection of photographs including superb canvas and framed images of tigers and primates by Barry Bland

To suit the smaller budget we have mounted unframed photographs which will appeal to adults as well as our younger audience.

Barry Bland photos with Glynne James Landscapes

List of artists in no particular order: Carol Bratley, John Lincoln, Wendy Dabrowska, Jill Tattersal, May Jones, Roger Curnow, Leszek Dabrowski, Ian Cox, Glynne James, Peter Hayward, Barry Bland, Michael Webster, David Scargill, Windham Hime, Mary Newman.

Come in and buy a perfect present for an art-lover; or simply treat yourself at this special time of year.

Please note the gallery will be closed  from 25 December to 03 January inclusive and will reopen on Tuesday 04 Jan 2011.

Lyn Lovitt and Jana Siebers

Jana Siebers paintings with Lyn Lovitt ceramic

Acclaimed Lincolnshire artists, Lyn Lovitt and Jana Siebers, delight visitors with their new show presenting major pieces of work, paintings, prints and ceramic sculpture together with smaller pieces and handmade collage cards.

Lino Cut Prints by Lyn Lovitt

Jana, who won Best in Show at the Carre’s 2010 Summer Exhibition, displays a range of oil paintings on canvas, together with drawings and works on paper including landscape, heads and sketches from life.

Small works: Hens by Lyn Lovitt and Collage by Jana Siebers

Lyn won the Willoughby Memorial Gallery Open competition in November with her dramatic ceramic sculpted head and she has recently exhibited successfully at the Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln. A selected Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, her work is regularly sold in galleries throughout the UK. Her sculptural work is individually hand built using a blend of clays. Lyn will also be showing several   lino cut prints in her own definitive style.

The exhibition is open from 10 am until 6 pm every day, including Sunday, from Mon 22 Nov to Sat 04 Dec.

Photography by Martin Cameron