Houses, streets, meetings and yesterday

Parkfields Gallery hosted the annual Craft Gallery Managers Meeting this week. It was lovely to catch up with other Gallery owners from around the South West including the Devonshire and Somerset Guilds of Craftsmen, The Brewery Arts Centre in Cirencester, Craft in the bay in Cardiff, Llantarnum Grange near Cwmbran and the Mission Gallery in Swansea. Art is an important part of our lives and both private and public galleries have an important role to play in spreading the word.

Talking of which it was a general consensus that social media is the way to go so I am happy to introduce you to some new artworks via this blog.

Images of yesterday are linked throughout Tamsin Howells acrylic jewellry. From old sewing pattern wall panels to vintage lace bracelets and old school tie earrings we have a must see range displayed in the window and our matching acrylic cabinets.

 Kim Bramley's new range of work arrived yesterday and it includes two examples of her kiln glass wall panels which feature pretty rows of houses. The framed panel has its own Led lighting system meaning that the light shines through the panel wherever you choose to hang it. The other long panel is awaiting hanging in pride of place in the gallery along with Kim's beautiful bowls, tiles and flowers. I've also got to mention her cuflinks and earrings as they will add a sparkle to any outfit.

 Also following on the theme of houses Sally Shrubsell's new work looks fabulous in the upstairs gallery. Sally uses both canvas and aluminium panels as a background for her abstract pieces (some with a hint of a street scene). This is the first time we have exhibited Sally's painting and they are definitely worth a trip to the gallery for the joyful colour and contemplation they bring to the viewer.

Swifts and things

Just this last week we have been delighted to hear the swifts joyful return to Ross on Wye and now they have been joined by our very own range of birds on display in the Gallery in the form of Nick and Gabi Ward's ceramics and Julia Manning's stunning prints and cards.

On Saturday Nick and Gabi Ward popped into the Gallery with their bird inspired ceramics. This newly launched range includes a collection of mugs, jugs and bowls all delicately coloured with an eggshell blue or off white background with cute pastel bird images scratched (or sgraffitoed ) into the clay. They have also added a new funky olive green colour to their ever popular sgraffito range which contrasts beautifully with the more delicate pastel colours of the bird range. 

To further add to our celebration of all things to do with birds we have a lovely collection of Julia Manning's wood and lino cuts and cards. Ranging from Turdus Merulas ( the latin name for the blackbird) to starlings, swallows and yellow hammers we have a bird to tickle everyones fancy!

So join with us and our gorgeous birds to celebrate the start of summer in Ross on wye.

Treasure trove

We just had to show you our fabulous range of jewellery in the new display cabinets which help to show off  the exquisite craftsmanship of our selected makers.

 Rosie Keogh

Amy Logan

Alison Nicola Evans

Rebecca Lewis

Michael Peckitt

Marlene Hounam

You might also have spotted some beautiful pooches hiding amongst the gems. All these little darlings are by Rachel Wood

Open Afternoon - a success

Many thanks to everyone who visited us on our open afternoon last Saturday. It was lovely to be able to show our newly refurbished / expanded gallery space to customers old and new

All the feedback has been really positive with everyone extremely happy to see an expanding and prosperous gallery during such hard times for business in general on the high street. We had lots of lovely comments on the suberb quality and range of art work on display. We are extremely lucky to be based in Herefordshire which acts as a beacon to a huge wealth of artistic talent. So if you weren't able to make it last Saturday come and browse in our lovely gallery soon and share some of the joy that art can bring to all our lives.

"Launch into Spring"

There’s lots to get excited about here at Parkfields Gallery, with new work arriving daily for our “Launch into Spring” exhibition opening on Saturday 9^th March.

Vibrant abstract oil landscapes by Richard Bishop add a splash of colour to our walls. Textural landscape prints by new artist Sarah Ross-Thompson also feature, together with characterful animal etchings by Sonia Rollo.

A new range of raku ceramic hares by Paul Jenkins ensures that hares aplenty abound to create a spring atmosphere!

Heart Warming Ceramics

Yes its January and its snowing outside but here at Parkfields Gallery you can enter into a warm abundance of colour and pure joy by surrounding yourself with Alejandra Bernales Wiesse's ceramics. Alejandra a Peruvian born artist now living in Herefordshire describes her work as seeking to reproduce the stunningly gently beauty of her local countryside.

So visit us soon to experience the joy of her work first hand and be the first to choose from her one off designs, with her mugs at £27.50 and sugar pots with a gorgeous handmade spoon at £34.50.

 You might also have noticed some very cute and funky dogs posing amongst the pots, these are the work of Rachel Woods and these beautiful bronzes with gorgeous patinas and names like Myrtle and Barry Bassett are looking for loving but stylish homes. Prices start at £125 for a cute daucshund.

 Just to remind you our January sale is in full swing and you can find reductions of up to 50%.
This original mixed media moonlit landscape painting by Janet Rogers at £550 is reduced by 20% to £440. So come and visit us soon and grab a lovely bargain to brighten up your home.

January Sale!

Now's the time to pick up a bargain in our January sale, with to 50% off selected items! With genuine reductions, come and treat yourself to a little something......