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APRIL NEWSLETTER

April 2020

Well things are obviously a little different to normal this month.

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We have always believed that home, family and community are the most important things in life. They are the things which are permanent and which matter deeply to all of us, and we are proud to say we have built Room With A View on the idea that they should be appreciated, enjoyed and celebrated. These values have never been more important to us than they are now, at a time when all of our lives have been touched by the Coronavirus pandemic. With the gallery now closed, we are all doing our part to protect our homes, families and communities - those things that we all hold so dear. We will miss seeing you all in the gallery, but we know that by doing what is right we will successfully navigate these uncertain times together.
Due to the uncertainty of getting deliveries to you and issues with taking payment we have had to take the 'Buy It Now' buttons off the website. We are of course still here to help so please dont hesitate to contact us on 01903 217600 or email gallery@roomwithaviewfineart.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated, we will look forward to staying connected with you. Our wonderful artists are still creating inspirational work in their studios and there are many exciting ways in which we can continue to explore their art and share the joy and inspiration it provides.
We would like to thank you for being a part of the Room With A View family we appreciate your continued support and please stay safe in this difficult time.
We look forward to seeing you in the gallery as soon as we can, in the meantime please get in touch by phone, e-mail, Facebook or Instagram.
#STAY HOME, STAY SAFE
Best wishes from Jane, Gary, Nici & Ruby

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

February 2020

With Valentines Day fast approaching we have plenty of inspiration for you to treat the one you love.

New to the gallery this month we have the fantastic MIKE JACKSON with his romantic couple who travel around the country on their adventures. Pop in to see the selection of his work that we have available, they are really fun!
The FROGMAN have released a special Valentine release for 2020, happily situated on a grassy, green leaf, two perfectly matched frogs gaze intently at each other, clearly infatuated Love at First Sight. They also have some other pieces with a romantic theme. Arrow, Casanova and The Kiss to name a few. These solid bronzes from Tim Cotterill are the perfect way to treat that special someone.
Also spot on for the Valentines theme is Caught up In Love from DOUG HYDE. Available as both a paper edition and a heart warming sculpture, this will steal your heart with its classic Hyde character and colours, its gentle humour and its irresistible message.
GENESIS Sculpture also have a great selection of works including Love Is Love supporting the LGBT community with same sex couples.
We are looking forward to exciting times in the gallery this month. Jane and Gary are off on a couple of buying trips, to meet up with established artists but also to find new and interesting artwork for you, keep your eye on Facebook and Instagram for updates..

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

December 2019

This month we are concentrating on gifts for Christmas. We have an amazing collection of artwork and sculptures to suit all tastes and budgets.

Our special promotion for this month is on the fantastic DANNY ABRAHAMS When you purchase one of his stunning originals you will receive a free gift of Danny's work from us - the perfect Christmas present!
Also new in the gallery FROGMAN have released their Christmas frog Sugar Plum. This gorgeous solid bronze, an Edition Variation of Chase, has a berry coloured multi-toned patina. With an Edition Size of just 100 it is priced £279. Size H1.5" x L2.8" x D3.5" The perfect addition to the Frogman family and is sure to bring some festive cheer and joy to all.
We have sourced some great new pieces from GENESIS & EDGE sculpture. We hope you like our new sculptures this season and find inspiration in our latest collections of artwork as well. If you just can't choose we also have gift vouchers available for any amount you require.
We look forward to seeing you in the gallery as always also please get in touch by phone, e-mail, Facebook or Instagram.

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

September 2019

We hope you have all enjoyed the summer holidays and are feeling refreshed and ready for the children to go back to school. We have some exciting events ahead to add the dates to your diary.

We invite you to spend an evening with bronze sculptor Tim Cotterill, better known as FROGMAN on Thursday 3rd October 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Drinks, food, raffle and giveaways will be provided for an exciting night.
Tim Cotterill is the worlds largest selling bronze artist. Tim creates limited edition solid bronze sculptures of frogs, along with birds and lizards in various beautiful colours. Each frog has a unique personality and form. His imaginative sculptures are treasured worldwide by avid collectors.
On the night we will have the brand new 2019 UK Show frogs Royal Mint and Sovereign available for purchase. Each has been created with a lovely patina of colours in gold and green. Royal Mint is a numbered limited edition of only 50 worldwide priced £999, size: H 6.5 x L 15.5 x D 5. Sovereign is a numbered limited edition of only 125 worldwide is £279, size: H 2.8 x L 1.5 x D 2. We will have a limited number of both available on the night, so pre-order before the event to avoid disappointment. Tim will also engrave your purchase and will be offering special giveaways. Please RSVP as space is limited....
Available in the gallery we have some fantastic pieces from DOUG HYDE.The nation's favourite artist has chosen to celebrate all the uplifting ideas that have inspired him. Love and friendship, sunshine and laughter, hope and togetherness are all here, summed up in his heart warming style.
The stunning manipulation of colour, creative use of form and genuine diversity of content gives the collection maturity and modernity, confirming Doug's position as one of the UK's most enduringly creative artists.
We are very excited to again be a part of Sussex Art Fairs, this time in the East at Brighton Racecourse. The preview evening is Friday 11th October 2019 6 - 9pm and then open all weekend 12th and 13th 10 - 6pm. We hope you will be able to join us there.

MARCH NEWSLETTER

March 2020

We are getting excited in the gallery as we prepare for our 'A Walk On The Wild Side' focus. This runs from Saturday 14th March until Sunday 29th March.

It will be an exhibition of contemporary paintings, signed limited editions and sculpture inspired by the animal kingdom. Please pop in to see us over this time as there are some captivating pieces to enthral and delight.
JENNIFER HOGWOOD is just one of the many artists we will be showcasing during this event. Animals have always been a big part of Jennifer's life and she finds their presence comforting - "they have such individual personalities and a lovely innocence about them".
Other artists include HAYLEY GOODHEAD , JULIE ANN SCOTT and VALERIE SIMMS to name a few. We will also have a fantastic sculpture range from EDGE , FROGMAN and many more.....

We have lots of gift ideas for Mother's Day with plenty for the Art loving female role model in your life.

As well as planning for the event we are also looking into the future for Sussex Art Fair at Goodwood on the 15th to 17th May. And we are delighted that FROGMAN will be joining us as part of his 30th Anniversary Tour on Monday 14th September so if you would like to join us on these special occasions SAVE THE DATES !!!

JANUARY NEWSLETTER

January 2020

We hope you have all enjoyed a lovely Christmas break with family and friends. We would like to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you all for your custom during 2019 and we look forward to seeing you in the gallery in the New Year.
We are very excited by the diverse selection of artists that we have in the gallery at the moment. ANNA GAMMANS is producing some incredibly vibrant work, each piece portrays the energy and emotion of the environment with what Anna describes as "exploding skies which release a whole spectrum of radiant and dramatic colours." Keep an eye on our Latest Arrivals section of the website to see new work first....
This year we will of course be having some more of our popular artist event evenings, the first one being planned is ROZANNE BELL so we will let you know as soon as we can confirm the date for this fun packed night. Already confirmed is our stand at Sussex Art Fair on the 15th to the 17th May so pop this date in your diaries! Also we will of course be part of the FROGMAN 30th anniversary tour.
Please pop in and see us and let us know what you think of the latest additions to the collection. We always like to hear feedback and dont forget you can contact us via Facebook or Instagram.

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

November 2019

Firstly a big thank you to all of you who joined us either at Sussex Art Fair in Brighton or at our annual Frogman event. We thoroughly enjoyed both and hope you did too?
To make starting your Christmas shopping that bit easier we have some offers to introduce to you for this month.

For every DOUG HYDE painting or sculpture purchased in November we will give you a £50 gift voucher to spend in the gallery during December or January on whatever you would like.
In the gallery we have some fantastic pieces from KEVIN BANDEE. He uses acrylics and resin to create aqueous surface design. His technique is indebted to the Turkish art of ebru, involving marbling, pouring, chemical reaction, fluid and flow. He revisits each piece many times to ensure that the three dimensional effect is working in perfect harmony with his portrayals of nature. "My aim has always been to find my own voice - a style free from outside influences that has never been seen before, and my fractal inspired homages to nature are highly personal and, I hope, unique."
We are currently offering Kevin's work at two for £200 for the 12"x12" framed pieces or two for £400 for the 13"x16" ones which really is a fantastic deal.
Gifts from GENESIS are always popular at this time of year and we have a fabulous selection in stock to choose from. Prices start at £15 so don't leave it too long to do your Christmas shopping as these always fly out.

* £50 gift vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer *

August Newsletter

August 2019

We hope you are all enjoying the summer holidays so far, hopefully the sun will continue now the kids have broken up from school. We have some lovely new art to introduce for the summer.

SHAUN GAGG and his wonderful sculptures are proving very popular since we have had him in the gallery. Shaun was born in 1969 and brought up in the mining village of Wombwell near Barnsley in Yorkshire. At school he always enjoyed art and was fascinated by Salvador Dalis work. Throughout his career he has been influenced by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Andy Goldsworthy whilst working in slate. Shaun jokes that if you were to ask his wife or any of his family to describe his work at this point, they would say he has to go over the top and make everything twice as big as it needs to be. This trait eventually became his downfall as his left leg eventually gave up due to the weight of the slate he had been carrying around. His leg already had pins and a metal plate in it from an old climbing accident and by the end of a long day working on the slate, he would be limping badly and in a lot of pain. He constructed an external metal calliper which went from under the heel of his boot up to his knee and was strapped to his leg. This helped in two ways; it not only took the pressure off his ankle, it also made him dig out his welder to make it. He has never looked back and for the last five years, he has made nothing but welded sculptures and whereas before, the natural shape of the stone dictated the final form of the finished sculpture, with welding Shaun can let his imagination run wild and make practically anything. Shaun still goes over the top and makes everything as big as possible, because after all, he is a Yorkshireman and so value for money is everything, even in art!
Also new to the gallery is CHARLOTTE ATKINSON. Charlotte lives on the south coast of Devon, with her family. Painting amongst the stunning seascapes and wild moorland. Her alluring and sensuous paintings are dedicated to our inner strength and vitality. A lifelong passion for figure drawing led her to Italy and the academic study of portraiture in Florence. Her approach combines the principles of her classical figure drawing background with a distinctive ethereal style. Her award winning artwork cultivates an awareness and connection to the body along with a curiosity and experimentation around how the body moves and feels. These paintings feel almost beneficial to our emotional wellbeing. Collectors describe Charlottes' paintings as "Creating a powerful atmosphere of optimism."
A very established artist with us is KERRY DARLINGTON. We love her work, especially these fantastic new unique hand embellished limited editions. Dragon of The Underworld and Dragon of Hidden Treasures priced at £595 each they are a great opportunity to purchase her work.
Let us know what you think of the latest additions to the gallery. Also to give you plenty of notice to plan your diaries October is a busy month for us with the Frogman tour on Thursday 3rd and Sussex Art Fair on the 11th, 12th and 13th, exciting times ahead.