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Mike Jones Exhibition at the Towngate Gallery
Mike Jones has dedicated his life to capturing the essence and beauty of the sea. This exhibition of images is a stunning range of Mike’s work and a joy to view.
Paintings of Italy
Featuring original paintings and limited edition fine art prints of Italy.
Alan’s first trip to Italy in 1991 was the catalyst for many more watercolour painting excursions and Alan Reed has produced an ever increasing, comprehensive collection of limited edition prints of scenes around Italy. This Italian collection includes a number of familiar sights and landmarks. Alan Reed has painted Rome, Tuscany, Siena, Umbria and more.
NKB Gallery 2010 - This Time Around by Mike Rowland.
NKB Gallery is pleased to announce that the first show solo show of 2010 will be This Time Around by Mike Rowland.
A Celebration of Colour - 24 FINE ART CARDS By Irish Artist John
John Nolan has published a spectacular set of 24 contemporary Fine Art Greeting Cards.
Each unique card is a reproduction of his original contemporary and pop art styles, a true celebaration of colour.
Gilding and Restoration Courses in Scotland
Livingston and central belt residents can now benefit from additional framing services of gilding and restoration following the success of 4 day training course conducted by guest tutor Jan Pike, at Atkin Framers Ltd, Livingston West Lothian, Scotland
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Guild Book Shop
Welcome to the Guild book shop, where you can buy publications to help you get started in the art and framing industry.
Our books make great gifts for artists, collectors or anyone who has an ambition to set up a gallery or frame shop
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Starting Up a Gallery and Frame ShopBy Annabelle Ruston. Paperback 238pp Invaluable and comprehensive guide. Covers all the basic questions, such as pros and cons, choosing premises, start up and running costs, typical property agreements, contracts, financial projections, grants and cashflow, sourcing products, effective marketing, display, pricing, employing staff To order: Call Moira on 020 7381 6616 Price £14.99 |
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The Artist's Guide to Selling Work
By Annabelle Ruston. Paperback. 128pp All the advice artists and craftspeople need to sell their work successfully in today's competitive market. Especially useful to painters and printmakers. Contains information and suggestions on selecting and approaching galleries, pricing and payments, royalties, contracts, copyright, marketing and PR |
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Textiles Handbook Framing and Presenting Textile Art
By Annabelle Ruston. Paperback. 160pp Textile Handbooks are aimed at the student or practised artist who is experimenting in a new area. Provides a thorough introduction to presenting and protecting original textile art. Tips on correcting imperfections, discolouration, missing stitches, etc. Clear and easy-to-follow instructions for squaring needlepoint, stretching and mounting textile art, fabric extensions, support, heavy fabrics and large pieces, plus how to choose a good framer, if you don't do it yourself! |
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Art Business Today magazinePublished by the Fine Art Trade Guild Annual subscription of five issue or two year subscription of ten issues. A perfect present for artists and framers, offers a unique and interesting insight to the industry for collectors To order: Call Moira on 020 7381 6616 Price 1 year £26.00 2 year £46.00 |
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500 Years of Graphic Art TechniquesBy Kristin Anderson. Paperback. 78pp Is the print the original art? Can I see the drawing? The ability to identify and differentiate between the many graphic art techniques enhances one’s enjoyment and appreciation of them and ensures that fine art prints will receive the best possible framing and display considerations To order: Call Moira on 020 7381 6616 Price £12.50 |
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Art and CopyrightBy Simon Stokes. Paperback 184pp To order: Call Moira on 020 7381 6616 Price £23.99 |
