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Inspirations for my art are brought about by places that I visit and combined with light and shade that highlight features of the scene. please scroll down to see all blogs

Art Studio Open Weekend 24th to 26Aug 10am to 4pm

70+ paintings for sale all original. Featuring UK / Europe / India.. Landscapes, Architecture, Abstract. various sizes many framed ready to hang. Free parking. Ground floor gallery
Location on what3words Paddock- Commuting - Lives

Thank you to all that attended my recent Exhibition at Cheltenham. Hope you enjoy the paintings bought. Lovely comments in my visitor book too!

All Ready for my exhibition at the Gardens Gallery, Montepelier Gardens Cheltenham. We look forward to seeing you.

My personal gallery will be open at my studio on the following dates , Saturday August 24th to Monday 26th August 2024. Watch my website or instagram for further details

Art Exhibition, 17th to 22nd April 2024. Gardens Gallery, Montpelier Gardens, Cheltenham GL52 1SG PLEASE NOTE Due to the Garden Galley needing work done to the premises we will not be open on Tuesday the 23rd as the poster states. Sorry poster was printed prior to them giving us this information.

LANDSCAPES AT HOME AND ABROAD

An extensive display of paintings in a variety of media reflecting Chris’s interest in buildings in the landscape

This is a collection of fine images from travels to the Tuscany Umbria and Lazio regions of Italy, also France , India and of course favoured scenes of the United Kingdom.

Vibrant street scenes sit comfortably alongside restful pastoral and historic views, there is something for all ranges of interest and affordability.

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Countdown to my Art Show at Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham

Busy framing my art ready for my art Show at Gardens Gallery Cheltenham, hope to see you there.!

My Finalist painting in Broadway Art Festival

The Architecture of Worcester Cathedral is enchanting it just had to be painted in soft tones.

Lucca

I and several artist friends attended a painting workshop in Lucca Italy, held by Artist Thomas Schaller. although we had a rainy first day the weather improved to give light, shade and texture to all the different locations, Great group enjoyed by all! Delighted That my painting of the grand staircase in Palazzo Pfanner received high praise from Thomas Schaller

New Additions

To keep the site fresh, I post additional work on a regular basis, if you have a particular interest or would like wish to receive information direct please use the contact form, please note I will not pass details of any kind on to third parties.
Archway and entrance door to San Arcangelo Church, Panicale Sold

Italian Sun

Caetani Castle Sermoneta
Chris has a love of Italy, the various sunlight throughout the day enhances the wonderful terracotta architecture, with backdrops of stunning blue skies. making for pieces of art that lifts the spirits

Tuscany Italy

In the summer of 2014 chris was invited to take part in a professional art competition in Tuscany Italy which required an image depicting the architecture within the walls of the city of Castiglion Fiorentiono and was delighted to achieve second prize.