Cayden's Autumn Ball

This is a limited edition print donated by Sarah Graham named Cowboy and Indians edition number 2/95 and is sold out from most Galleries, and so is very sought after. Sarah donated the print from her own collection and she has written a personal dedication on the back.The print is 50cm's x 100cm's.

Sarah is a photorealist painter specialising in toys and sweets, represented by Washington Green, Europe's leading Fine Art publishers.

Reserve price of £250

This is a limited edition signed mounted print donated by Dylan Izaak called The Seaside edition number 44/50 50x100 cm's.

Dylan was born in 1971 and he lives and works in Stratford-on-Avon, England. He is a self taught artist and this has enabled him to develop his own, unique style.

He started his career by working as a street artist. This took him around the world following the summer season. He would draw detailed pen and ink pictures of famous buildings and people's portraits. During this time he also painted in other mediums and styles but purely for his own pleasure, never realising their commercial value.

After returning to England, Dylan decided to open an art gallery. He came up with the novel idea of having the gallery onboard a traditional narrow boat. After a year of planning, his gallery was finally opened.

Signed limited edition framed print by Terry Kirkwood named Wild Flowers, Crinan Canal.

Terry Kirkwood was born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1947 and graduated with a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from Glasgow School of Art in the early seventies. Terry rapidly established herself as a professional artist with a series of successful exhibitions in the UK and more recently in the United States.

Terry's website can viewed at www.terrykirkwood.co.uk

Reserve price of £100

Limited edition print hand embellished giclee on board named Bright Lights II by David Farren.

David was born in 1972 in Wiltshire and studied art at Bristol. He is now based in Lancashire where he works from a studio in his home when he is not away painting on location.

David uses expressive brushwork and colour to represent the energy and movement of the urban landscape, providing a snapshot of everyday life. His aim is to capture the ambience and individuality of some of the world's most exciting cities in Europe and the USA. He produces his high-impact images in acrylic and oils, enjoying the immediacy and versatility of both mediums which he finds particularly well-suited to his direct style of painting. He is fascinated by the changing seasons and how the varied light affects a scene, and his distinctive use of colour is an essential part of reflecting this.

David has exhibited widely across the UK with great success. His atmospheric paintings can be found in collections across Europe and America.

David's website can be viewed at www.davidfarren.com

Reserve price of £100

A pair of limited edition signed and numbered prints by artist Sam Toft.

1. JUST ME AND YOU AND DORIS

   • Image size: 24 x 24cm approx
   • Edition size: 47
   • Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist



2. WHAT'S UP DORIS?

   • Image size: 24 x 24cm approx
   • Edition size: 47
   • Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist

Sam Tofts's earliest ambition was to work in a post office; instead she graduated from Kingston Polytechnic with a degree in Applied Social Science. Five years later Sam followed her passion and studied art at The City of Liverpool Community College. In 2003, she had a sell out solo show with John Noott Galleries, and her work continues to be in great demand both at home and abroad.

Sam is a master of creating a magical world, celebrating and capturing the intimacies and rhythms of everyday life. Over the last two years, Sam has been captivated by the World of the Mustards: Ernest Hemmingway Mustard, his dear lady wife Violet and Doris (Her Majesty) their rather grumpy, portly Jack Russell, not to mention their ever growing menagerie including Rover the Fish, Horace Duck and the most beautiful sheep in the field with long eyelashes, swanlike neck and an elfin figure disguised by a thick woollen coat: Audrey H.

You can view her website at www.samtoft.co.uk

Reserve price of £100 for the pair

This is a numbered limited edition print called Meet The Lubbas by Peter Smith it is from his own personnal collection and comes with a special Remarque and dedication to make it unique!

Born in the small town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Peter Smith bypassed the well trodden route to the local industries and followed the somewhat unusual lifestyle of artist. Along the way he became a surveyor, a computer programmer and eventually a graphic artist within the fashion industry, a job he enjoyed for 16 happy years. His last two years have been spent increasing his presence within the art world and honing his skills to the standard you now see before you.

“People ask me where I get my ideas from, the quirky animals, the strong colours and strange concepts, but I see them everyday in the street, the people I meet, the feelings I experience. At the end of every day I have hundreds of images fighting for my attention and the chance to be painted; quite often I get carried away with excitement and fill my sketchbook with images from cover to cover within hours.

“My colours come from my work within the fashion industry to provide strong visual statements, my compositions come from interaction; I like to include some form of connection between the items on a canvas, and quite often the eyes will play a big part in leading a viewer's perception, imagine yourself looking from the viewpoint of one of the characters, look around from their point of view inside the canvas observing all the other objects and try to imagine their feelings - you will then begin to understand what I really felt when I painted the piece.”

You can view his website at www.petersmithcollective.co.uk

Reserve price of £250

Framed limited edition(165) print Memories Of Giants by Kevin Day.

Kevin Day was born in 1973 in South shields. His natural talent for painting and drawing was recognised from a very young age when he recieved an oil painting set as a gift from his mother. During his childhood his talent was nurtured and encouraged by his mother and grandfather who were also naturally talented artists.

Following a standard secondary education Kevin attended the local college and then university studying art and design, where he graduated with a diploma in illustration.
At this time he was more interested in his other love, which was music. After college and a few years giging around on home ground he started a career as a professional musician playing guitar in a band.

After leaving his music career behind Kevin resorted to getting a "proper job" where he ended up working as a delivery driver. However in 2004 he began to concentrate more seriously on painting as a profession and doing part time delivery work for extra income.
His previous paintings where mostly landscapes of Northumberland and The Lake District. Now his work has progressed into focusing on combination of people in cityscapes and considering the relationship between the two. Kevin's work takes influence from many areas, apart from the traditional inspiration's such as Rembrant, Turner, Vermeer, Singer Sargent and Hopper. Kevin also taks much influence from film.

More recently Kevin's career as an artisttook an upward turn when he won a regional figurative art competition voted by the public for 'GIRL AWAKE'in September2007 at THE ARTWORKS GALLERY, Newcastle. Then in December 2007 Kevin won Alexander Millers Apprentice featured on BBC Looknorth. As part of the prize for the competition Kevin was offered a publishing contract with one of the counties largest art publishers but after much consideration he decided not to take up the offer, preferring to have freedom and independence to allow his work to develop naturally.

Reserve price of £200

Mounted Limited Edition(100) print Night Dreaming by Artist Kevin Day.

Reserve price of £100

Mounted Limited Edition Print (100) Last Exit To Brooklyn by Artist Kevin Day.

Reserve price of £100

Mounted Limited Edition(165) print Steel Sky by Artist Kevin Day.

Reserve price of £100

Artist proof print by artist Dan Baldwin named Autumn Girl the print is sold out and is unique because Dan's hand painted the spider and cobweb onto the print, a signed limited edition catalogue is also included.

Dan Baldwin has exhibited worldwide alongside Banksy,Antony Micallef,Jamie Hewlett,Peter Blake,Nick Walker & Vic reeves, amongst many others.

He was selected as one of five artists on BBC2's THE APPRENTICE (series 1, episode 5).
Named as one of the top 5 artists in the country by Sir Alan Sugar.

In 2006 Baldwin had two sell out solo shows. In 2007, Baldwin had three sell out solo shows.

In 2008 Baldwin showed with Forster gallery London, producing one solo show DEAD INNOCENT, which came with his first published catalogue.He also showed at London art fair, Pulse,and donated three pieces to various worldwide charities.

You can view Dan's website at www.danbaldwinart.com

Because of the unique nature of this item it will be auctioned off on Ebay starting on the 26th September, details and links will follow.

Hand Embellished Prints on Canvas, called 'Brock Bottom, Ribble Valley' by artist Paul Harley.

The canvas size is 60cm x 40cm and it is in a gold frame with canvas insert. Paul Harley was born on the outskirts of Birmingham in a small village called Barnt Green. From an early age he had an affinity with the countryside and its wildlife. He loved to draw and paint his surroundings and from there his natural ability has developed into the acclaimed artist he is today.

Although he is mainly self-taught, he did seek tuition during a two year convalescence period, before turning professional in 1984. Having lived in the Lake District for a number of years he is very familiar with the beauty spots it is so famous for. An accomplished photographer he is greatly inspired by the dramatic effects the changes in season and the times of day has on the stunning scenery. It is this ambience he captures in his paintings, the majesty of the mountains and the reflections in the Lakes. As a keen fell walker his spare time is spent walking in the Lake District, always searching for another spectacular landscape to put on canvas. Cumbria is home to England’s highest mountain and largest lake, the area abounds with beauty and splendour that has moved famous poets to write of it and artists to illustrate.

Having experimented with most mediums Paul now paints with artists’ oil colours on fine quality stretched canvas. Now with new technology of professional high quality digital images and large format printers, Paul Harley produces “ Giclee′ Prints ”……… using the finest materials they offer a lifetime of pleasure.

You can view Paul's website at www.paulharley.net

Reserve price of £150

An artist proof etching by artist Piers Browne named “Loveliest of trees ...” Shropshire and a hard back copy of The Glorious Trees Of Great Britain signed by Piers of which the etching is included.

Described as an artist `in the Northern Romantic tradition`, Piers Browne creates resonant etchings and oil paintings that combine his skills as a landscape `colourist` with his accomplished draughtsmanship. The resulting works represent both a truth in form and the essence and beauty of rural colour. Piers Browne has provided illustrations for several publications, including `William Wordsworth - A Lakeland Anthology` which was awarded equal first in the WH Smith Illustrated Book of the Year Award, 1991. Browne`s solo exhibitions include the Medici Gallery, Royal Festival Hall and Zella Gallery in London.

Reserve price of £100

Limited edition print named the "paint is a narrative" by artist Mike Juggins taken from his visual jazz collection.

You can view Mike's website at www.mikejuggins.com

Very limited edition print 11 of 12 Silver Tales by artist Nicola Slattery.

A drypoint print is produced by drawing directly onto a printmaking plate using a steel needle. Nicola Slattery usually uses a perspex plate - a technique she has helped to pioneer and which is now used by many other printmakers. The number of prints in each edition is strictly limited - usually to between 6 and 12. Many of her prints are hand coloured using water colour. All are hand produced at each stage directly by the artist herself and therefore each print is unique. The prints are signed and numbered by the artist upon completion. If you would like a copy of an article on the technique written by Nicola Slattery please get in touch.

You can view Nicola's website at www.nicolaslattery.com

Artist proof print The Backwater by Artist Jonathan Ponter.

Much inspired by the subtle narrative and attention to “Realism in Nature” of the Victorian artists, Jonathan has always strived to say more in his work than merely painting a convincing portrait of an animal.

Living in the Middle East as a child he quickly developed a love for the natural world through living collections of the local scorpions, camel spiders and lizards. On returning to England, his family moved to the countryside, where woods, water meadows and the down-lands of the Kennet valley consolidated his love of and interest in the natural world.

Jonathan’s portfolio of work therefore, has an international flavor that reflects his travels in search of the unusual and exotic. In the past few years, he has made several trips to Asia, not in search of the ever popular and much over painted Tiger, but other equally endangered wildlife. Monkeys, civets, bright birds, and huge monitor lizards all feature in his work.

The major part of Jonathan’s work is based on British wildlife, particularly those animals and birds associated with the Sporting traditions and lifestyle.
Living close to the South Downs provides endless opportunities for first hand observation and much of the local fauna of that area feature in his paintings.

His work is held by several leading galleries but is represented primarily by Jonathan Cooper of Park Walk gallery, London. In December 2005 Jonathan had his first solo exhibition at the Park Walk Gallery, focusing on the theme of “British Wildlife”. This exhibition was a sell -out, proof if needed, that traditional and representational paintings still have a place in a changeable market.

You can view Jonathan's website at www.pointer-wildlife-art.co.uk

Artist proof print The Backwater by Artist Jonathan Ponter.

Limited edition signed print Cityscape 1: London by artist Nicholas de Lacy-Brown

You can view Nicholas's website at www.delacy-brown.com

Limited edition Giclee print by Artist Neil Dawson named West End Nights.

Well known Uk artist who's work is distrubuted by Washington Green.

You can view Neil's website at www.washingtongreen.co.uk/artists/neil_dawson

Limited edition signed print ‘Leopard Face’ by artist David Stribbling

I was born in 1955 in Middlesex, England and had an interest in art from an early age which developed during my school years. Since then I have had experience in interior design and electrical retail management and in 1978 moved to Preston, Lancashire (about 35 miles from Liverpool) where I still live with my wife and three daughters.

I began painting full-time in 1985 and soon realized I had the "knack" of creating likenesses of people and animals and fairly quickly established myself as a portrait painter, supplying pictures to galleries and private collections world-wide.

In 1989, eager to try new things, I began painting a wider diversity of subject matter including aviation, sporting and wildlife and the subsequent acclaim for this work led me to open my own art gallery in Preston. After 6 years running the gallery I began to feel a little bogged down by the day to day running of the retail side and not spending enough time with brush and easel. So in 1996 I closed the gallery and set up a small studio in the attic at home and concentrated on doing some serious painting.

I have always been asked to produce portraits of pets - cats, dogs horses etc and it was from this that I began painting other wildlife subjects, particularly African and the "big cats". I now feel priviliged to consider myself a wildlife artist and never cease to be amazed and delighted to see the canvas come to life before my eyes.

You can view David's website at www.davidstribbling.com

A limited edition framed print ‘Onward & Upward’ by artist Paul Horton

‘Onward & Upward’ was specially conceived in support of Cockney Rebel musician Steve Harley's fundraising efforts. As an ambassador for MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Steve is dedicated to raising awareness of land mine issues across the world. This image is unique as it is also co-signed by Paul and Steve Harley himself – the first of its kind.

"Paul Horton is one of Britain's most exciting and talented living artists today.

Not only is his pastel work stunning and his subjects engaging, but he is one of the nicest and most determined people I have ever met. I first met Paul ten years ago when he was a struggling artist desperate to interest publishers and galleries in his unique work. The knock backs he received then would have driven most people to despair, however Paul had amazing self-belief and refused to give up. Furthermore he did it all with a smile on his face - his most enduring characteristic.

I connected with Paul's work the first time I saw it and was amazed to discover that he had no gallery to sell his work through. I agreed there and then to take everything he produced and the rest as they say is history. Paul's work is now produced by Washington Green - Europe's leading Fine Art Publisher and is represented in over 200 galleries worldwide.

Paul has been described as a modern day Lowry. His roots lie in the past and he takes a lot of inspiration from his Midlands background. As a child he suffered from acute asthma an it was whilst other children were playing that Paul began drawing and painting, not knowing that his means of escape would eventually one day become his future.

I believe Paul Horton will become one of this country's most celebrated artists and I feel very privileged to be working with him."

Ian Weatherby-Blythe
Washington Green

You can view Paul's excellant new website at www.paulhorton.co.uk

Limited Edition signed print named ‘Bebe’ by artist Stella Vine.

Giclée on Hahnëmuhle archival paper 310gsm
Actual image size 40 x 45cm
Paper size 46cm x 51cm
Edition of 100
Signed, numbered and dated by the artist.

Stella often paints cats, this is one of her favourite's 'Bebe' belonging to a close friend.

Stella Vine is one of the new generation of british painters that is emerging from the inevitable hangover of the long and illustrious careers of Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud. With a bold and distinctive style, vine handles topics of contemporary culture and self side by side, working with a candy coloured palate of vibrant hues.

She rose to prominence having been featured in Charles Saatchi's Young Blood exhibition, her portrait of heroin addict rachel whitear commanding widespread media attention.

Signed limited edition print ‘Flight Officer Maureen Dunlop’ by artist Stella Vine

Giclée print on arches archival paper
Actual image size 71 x 80cm
Paper size 79 x 88cm
Edition of 100
2008
Signed, numbered and dated on the front by the artist

"She climbed out of the cockpit of her Fairey Barracuda and became instantly famous. Wearing a summer uniform of white shirt, dark tie and sleeves rolled above the elbows, she slung a parachute over her shoulder and shook out her long hair.

Back-lit by the afternoon sun, pilot Maureen Dunlop looked unbelievably glamorous. When the picture appeared in 1944 on the cover of the magazine Picture Post, the world was convinced the Air Transport Auxiliary - or ATA - was an-all woman outfit.

Flying in the ATA whether you were a man or a woman was one of the most high-risk activities in the whole war - its death rate was higher than in RAF Fighter Command.

Of 1,124 pilots who flew for the outfit, nearly one in six was killed. Constantly depleted, the elite troupe needed replenishing - yet even when their country clearly needed them, women had to fight hard to be allowed to take part at all.

The hoops they had to jump through to be accepted in a hitherto male preserve seem quite extraordinary, as does their amazing single-mindedness."

Glenys Roberts 2007