One of the new Quentin Blake signed, limited edition series

"Simpkin That" by Quentin Blake

Official Quentin Blake Launch

For details on all the illustrations available in this signed, limited series of # 195 by Quentin Blake, visit the Galleries section of our web site. www,horizon-gallery.com

Quentin Blake 2011 Signed, Limited Edition Series

Given the response to our planned launch we will be extending our opening hours on the 23rd and 24th June to 9pm. The last published, signed limited edition series for Quentin Blake was in 2008, so we expect this series to sell out quickly. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/horizon_gallery for our latest news and updates.

Quentin Blake Launch

The dates for our official launch of the new Quentin Blake, signed limited edition series are the 23rd and 24th June. We will be open from 10am till 7pm each day and will be serving refreshments from 4pm. Given the popularity of Quentin Blake’s last signed, limited edition series in 2008, we expect this series to be just as successful.

There are eight new titles, each limited to 195, available in three sizes. They include:

QB6011 “Simpkin Nice”

QB6012 “Simpkin Slow”

QB6041 “Here is Simpkin”

QB6042 “Simpkin Silly”

QB6043 “Simpkin This”

QB6044 “Simpkin That”

QB6111 “Sliding Down the Banister”

QB6112 “All Join In”

To avoid disappointment, make sure you visit us on the 23rd or 24th June to order your favourite picture. If you are unable to visit the gallery, we will be uploading all the images on the 4th July, and are able to take orders over the phone. All deliveries are via FedEx or DHL and include full insurance. Visit www.horizon-gallery.com for more details.

James Weinbren (Professional Artist)

We are delighted to be working with James Weinbren who was born near Johannesburg, South Africa in 1938. He graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1964. He then took up a teaching post at St. John’s College, Johannesburg. This was followed by a period in the UK from 1975 to 1980 in the audio-visual field producing educational and training programmes in Europe and the Middle East.

Since migrating to Australia in 1981 he has been teaching, painting and illustrating professionally in South Africa, the UK and Australia. He resides in the United Kingdom.

A selection of his work can be viewed at the Horizon Gallery in the heart of Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire or visit http://www.horizon-gallery.com.

 

SHONA SCULPTURES FROM ZIMBABWE

Our latest collection of original SHONA sculptures have arrived, which includes a stunning piece carved from Green Serpentine entitled “Mediator” by Aaron Mudimu. We also have work by Peter Gwisa, Graham Reugoyi, Gift Tembo, Lawrence Tirivangami and Richard Mupumba Jnr. Further information can be found on our web site http://www.horizon-gallery.com

Quentin Blake Illustrations

A set of six, signed, Quentin Blake illustrations all having the same number in the series have become available. Titles include: W is for Watch; L is for Legs; M is for Mud; Q is for Queen; The Very Best of All and Cleaning up the House. This signed Giclee limited edition is no longer available, so this is a rare opportunity to acquire the complete set. All pictures are framed. For more information see our web site http://www.horizon-gallery.com

Exceptional “Swan Pictures” by Mike Pascoe

Our resident Thames wildlife photographer, Mike Pascoe, has been busy of late and has released a new series of canvas prints capturing the antics and behaviour of Swans on the River Thames, between Marlow and Henley on Thames. All are available as canvas prints stretched on rigid wooden frames. The complete collection can be found on our web site under galleries http://www.horizon-gallery.com

Art Into Business

We are have formed a strategic relationship with Art Into Business, who offer a comprehensive 3, 6 and 12 month rental programme for Commercial Clients. Our combined portfolios include more than 900 pieces of artwork from over 80 artists. In addition, we are happy to discuss the creation of artwork unique for your workspace, matched to your individual requirements. Visit http://www.horizon-gallery.com for more details.

Simon Cattlin (Published Artist)

We are pleased to announce the exhibition of work by Simon Cattlin a local artist. Simon sold his first painting in 1978, having just completed his Art ‘A’ level, and has been quietly selling aviation and skyscape based work through his private circles ever since as a semi-professional artist. He started working with oil paints when he was 13 and it has become his medium of choice.

As a small boy he was fascinated by all things aeronautical and it was that constant interest that started him sketching aircraft before moving onto expressing himself in colour. The aviation art market has developed tremendously since the late 1970′s, largely thanks to the superb works of Robert Taylor, Gerald Coulson and their peers; the standards created by them set the bar for him and many other artists who are inspired by aviation themes. His own inspiration was also fired by the works of many of the old masters ranging from Caravaggio and Leonardo Da Vinci to Rubens and Turner.

As a keen aerobatic pilot he spends as much time as possible researching aerospace themes directly in his Yak55m and it’s those flights that help him create his aviation and skyscape compositions. During the process of developing his range and style he has tried to broaden the subject matter to the full splendour of the skyscapes within the atmosphere and to focus on the earth as a subject in its widest sense.

Simon lives in Henley on Thames and established his professional art business in 2007, and has published limited edition Gicleé paper and canvas prints alongside the original paintings. More examples of Simons work can be found in the “Galleries” section of our web site www.horizon-gallery.com

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