It seems Catherine has created quite a stir within Art2Arts, having only been with us for 4 days Catherine has sold two of her stunning paintings already.

You can view Catherine’s latest artwork in her gallery: Catherine Corfield Artwork

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Now traditionally you buy a painting and hang it the way in which it was displayed, but what’s to say you cant turn it upside down or turn it on its side? Most of the time the artist would sign it the way it should be displayed, but there’s nothing wrong with breaking boundaries is there? 

Here’s a handy hint for those awkward places you want to hang a painting, but just can’t find the right one to suit. Take a look at these for example:

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A big warm welcome to artist James Preston, who has recently joined Art2Arts. We are confident his work will be very popular, with a recent sell out exhibition in Tokyo. This work has a harmonious, calming, tranquil feel to it.

Checkout the James Preston Gallery

His soft use of colours and blending techniques are truly amazing.

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Here are Art2Arts we just love colour, colour and more colour. That’s why our selection of painting are always full of various bright shades. Whilst some our softer for a more tranquil feeling, today we’re talking BOLD BOLD BOLD!

For a really contemporary feeling in your home, why not select a painting bursting with colour to bring your space alive. If you love a painting why not make it the focal point in your room, allow it to stand off the wall and jump out at your visitors.

Does colour scare you? Some people are afraid to be daring, and often play it safe with neutrals, why not be different! and WOW your guests. They will wish they had the confidence to do it.

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Our newest artist Tim Miller has a very vibrant style of work.  These stunning Cityscape/Landscape paintings have been created using acrylic which have been applied using a pallett knife and various brushes.

Why not bring your room alive with one of Tim Miller’s original art pieces.

I love the strong use of colour, it really brings the painting alive. It will certainly stand off your wall, and create an amazing atmosphere.

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They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, would you agree?

Now imagine this: You’re an artist who has been painting for 10 years, you’ve built up a unique style of working, developed a design that’s really popular, sales are good and you’re making a living from it – sounds great so far doesn’t it.

Now imagine this: You’re scrolling through the Internet one day and you fine someone has replicated your work, perhaps its one or two pieces, perhaps its your entire collection. You instantly spot your work, however you notice the poor quality and the cheap price tag, how do you feel? Now let me ask you again….

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, would you agree?

Has your answer changed? Would you feel, upset, disappointed, angry, worried! This could affect your sales, your income, your reputation and even your livelihood. The style you have worked so hard to achieve has been stolen! As strong as that word is, it is a form of stealing there are no other word for it.

Ask yourself: Would you steal from a shop?

It’s great when you’re an artist starting out, to be able to go online and access so many beautiful paintings at a click of a button. We now have the freedom to scroll through pages upon pages of artwork in various styles and mediums by artists all over the world. You see a painting and just love it, you wonder how the artist manage to achieve such fine brush strokes, you wonder about the medium they used and how they produced such a stunning painting.

Its ok to be influenced by someone’s style, but don’t replicate it; don’t steal it, what’s the point? If you are passionate about art and what you do why not have your own imagination and develop your own style that someday someone will come across and say ‘wow, how did they do that’ and not ‘I can’t believe they have stolen my work’ what person do you want to be? Put yourself in their shoes when you think ‘well its obviously selling, perhaps I will do that’

I’m not for one minuet suggesting you might be that person, but its something to think about. I have heard so many horror stories from artist who have had this done to them and its not nice, if I found someone copying my work it would make me feel sick to the stomach.

I will be writing an article soon about ways you can protect yourself against this happening to you and I really hope it doesn’t it wont be a good feeling.

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Hi there, Pete Rumney here, a day in the life of me – how boring but here it goes. 

We get up around 5:30 as our youngest is 10months old now and this is bottle and breakfast time for her, so as my wife Joanne sorts the little ones (we have four!!) out I can get a quick breakfast and a good start before the little ones get off to school. 

I find my scruffy painting clothes walk into my created art studio which is in complete turmoil but like any dedicated artist we always know where everything is. 

I have a 6ft easel so I can do the majority of my painting on this, but I also have a larger space for anything bigger. 

Joanne is a great organiser so we usually over breakfast have a time table of both our days. 

Painting usually starts at around 7am after I have pulled myself together – typical man.  I paint until 12ish were I have a good hour for lunch, tick off my list –  the pieces I have started, in the middle of and completed. 

Joanne double checks each piece before wrapping, and then organises a courier to collect or stops off at the post office. 

We check supplies each day, paint, canvases, wrapping materials, paint brushes etc…. order if necessary. 

I then begin again at around 1pm and finish off by 4, to wind down I start cooking dinner with Joanne and have a play with the kids before their bedtime routine. 

I have a few local restaurants that I display local scenes in so in the evening – and Joanne tells me off for this set up in the living room ( with plenty of sheets on the floor !!!!!)  and paint the intricate pieces which are usually 8″ x 8″ or 12″ x 24″ of St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley bay which is a local holiday spot, Warkworth Castle and Rothbury all little places around and about.  I have around six different cafe’s and restaurants displaying my artwork in the area so I have plenty of things to keep me busy during the evening.  My day ends around 9/10pm, and as days go, they go incredibly fast and before you know it, it begins again… 

My weekends consists of two things, which is great as I can integrate them together, we take the kids all around the Northumberland coastline, take an enormous amount of photographs for inspiration and enjoyment with our family. 

I have to say, that painting is my world, I love falling into my work, its great to have my own studio were its just me and the paint, doing the thing I love best, albeit very organised now, unfortunately I have to be, with family life, but maybe one day when they have flown the nest, and I am very old and very grey a far more relaxed approach may be had by all. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.. 

Hope you have enjoyed reading, Pete Rumney

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Here at Art2Arts we believe in offering only the best artwork, and from time to time we have a sale to offer our customers paintings at reduced prices and the chance for our artists to make some space for a new collection they may be working on.

Here are just a couple of pieces on offer:

Painting by Victoria Horkan

Victoria’s work always has a sense of movement and freedom. It captures you, you almost become transfixed. The bold and striking use of colours will certainly bring your room alive.

Was £370.00 Now £250.00

Painting by Maureen Greenwood

Maureen works in a variety of styles, her landscape and sunset images really make you feel as though you are there in a calm, relaxing place. They have the energy to take you away from the hassles of everyday life.

Was £420.00 Now £250.00

Why not pick yourself an original painting today.

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