Polly’s Blogs

New bird paintings have arrived!

New bird paintings have arrived!

It was great to see Sue Allen again today here in the Lynton art gallery. She brought three new paintings of birds in her signature style which fuses Indian ink, gouache and pastels. The two smaller paintings would look great as a pair and the redwings go with the fieldfares which are already in the […]

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New Sue Allen birds will arrive this weekend

New Sue Allen birds will arrive this weekend

After selling some of Sue’s work last week, it is wonderful that she is rushing to bring us more stunning bird paintings very soon: wrens, crested tits and redwings.

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Gerry Dudgeon paintings still as popular as ever!

Gerry Dudgeon paintings still as popular as ever!

Gerry Dudgeon has a style of his own which is both colourful and serious. His layered scenes create a sense of distance and light while not shying away from shadows. Gerry’s paintings look great on their own anywhere but are often bought in pairs as colours and themes link in such a way that the […]

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Lots of new ceramics in the gallery

Lots of new ceramics in the gallery

There are lots of new ceramics in the Lynton art gallery and more on the way. Polly Skye dishes bowls and pots in a host of quirky shapes, colours and textures are perfect for bringing a splash of colour to any space while Tamsin Levene bowls, dishes and bottles add a calming and serene touch […]

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Gerry Dudgeon’s  Morocco series spice up the gallery

Gerry Dudgeon’s Morocco series spice up the gallery

The latest Gerry Dudgeon paintings to arrive in the gallery were inspired by a visit to Morocco. The intense pinks and purples, with dashes of turquoise, reflect the lines and textures of the landscape around the Atlas mountains.. To look at the paintings is an experience evoking heat and a different light – just what […]

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New David Morgan and Sue Fawthrop paintings prove you can’t beat work done on location.

New David Morgan and Sue Fawthrop paintings prove you can’t beat work done on location.

We were very lucky to receive a quantity of new works this week, all done on location. David Morgan’s broody oils show there’s nothing quite like being out there in the rain and wind if you want to reproduce it. Sue’s work is lighter showing more sunshine and warmth. Both artists are committed to working […]

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New Stuart Akroyd glass for the autumn

New Stuart Akroyd glass for the autumn

Ever since the first customers knocked on the door of the gallery the day before it opened to get their hands on the beautiful red glass perfume bottle in the window, Stuart Akroyd glass has been delighting visitors to the gallery. The beautiful bowls,  vases and bottles, in the most delicious colours, never seem to last […]

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New David Morgan paintings are now in the gallery.

New David Morgan paintings are now in the gallery.

David Morgan paints outside all year round and says he prefers it when the weather cools down because he has less interruptions! These new paintings are full of atmosphere and depth. The thick texture of the oil paint layered over the board is best seen on the wall rather than the computer screen. These paintings […]

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What a wonderful summer!

What a wonderful summer!

The children are returning to school which means autumn is beginning. It’s been a wonderful summer with sales of some very lovely paintings, glass and ceramics. Thank you to everyone for loving the gallery and for purchasing things both online and in Lynton. Exmoor is a beautiful area so, if you haven’t been, do come […]

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New Richard Thorn paintings have arrived

New Richard Thorn paintings have arrived

Six new seascapes have arrived in the gallery along with signed copies of Richard’s book, “Down an English Lane”.

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