After exhibiting at Art in the Pen for the last 10 years I’ve decided that now is a time for change. Many visitors and buyers will recall this has been one of the few venues where I have shown my work. I’d like to thank Andy and his team for their support and wish them every success for the future.

But…I’ve not stopped creating work and there are a few things in the pipeline:

I’ve been selected as a member of the Solar Gallery in Ilkley (Manor House venue) and am part of the themed exhibition starting on the 28th February with my painting ‘Reflection under the Bridge’.

Also I’ve the month of August ‘pencilled in’ at Weaverbird Workshop – Gallery and Picture Framing – on Wells Road in Ilkley. (details to follow)

Naturally you can still contact me directly on the Contact page.

Tony

Want to own an original piece of artwork?

Select a painting(s), click on the Contact page and tell me which and I’ll give you a special price.

All paintings are 76 x 76cms (30″ x 30″) are varnished, signed, strung and ready to hang

Tony

Each painting is 76 x 76cm (30” x 30”). Each is varnished, signed and ready for hanging. They reflect a range of subjects. Such as boats, crofts, canals, seaside and trees. Painted in acrylic on canvas there are no prints, no cards  – just unique creative images combining both the figurative and abstract in a vibrant and striking way. Enjoy.

The Art Shop Gallery, Hawksworth Street, ILKLEY, LS29 9DU

25th October – 22nd November 2025.

Usually a wall full of 30″ x 30″ paintings.

MONDAY 18th

Thank you to the visitor who came to see my work at the show and then here on-line to the ‘Contact Page’ to buy a painting. Thank you.

SUNDAY 17th

I love Art in the Pen. Just like Saturday, new customers and sales, existing customers and many people interested in my work. I’ve had the pleasure of taking part in the show for over 10 years and will hopefully be there next year – even after standing on my feet for two days (ouch!). Also a mention for my fellow exhibitors. Nice to see some old friends and meet new ones. Hope to see you all again. Tony

SATURDAY 16th

A quick note to say THANK YOU to all the visitors to ‘my pen’ today (132). Thank you to the three visitors who bought my paintings, to past customers who said hello, to those who wanted information and details and to those people who create art but have never exhibited for whatever reason. I hope my advice and encouragement to them has helped them and in summary my three words to you are “JUST DO IT.”

Looking forward to Sunday.

1. Art in the Pen, Skipton, 16th & 17 August 2025. I’m celebrating my 10th year at Art in the Pen. A great show with around 15 of my artworks on show and on sale.

2. The Art Shop Gallery, ILKLEY – 25th October – 22nd November 2025. Usually a wall full comprising twelve 30″ x 30″ paintings.

Great to see the back of a lot of gloom, rain, snow and ice and into the start of some sunny days, some brighter light and the another opporunity to get creative ready for the coming year.

At the Bingley Gallery from the 8th – 26th January 2025 I’ll have 4 paintings at what is called the ‘Under the Bed Sale ‘ where artwork is offered at a special discounted price. If you check the ‘Gallery’ these pieces are shown along with their reduced price offering. The paintings can be viewed and bought at the Bingley Gallery so please check their website for opening times.)

Christmas Exhibition (14the Nov, Dec & early Jan) at the Bingley Gallery, Park Rd, Bingley, D16 4BQ

Including:

Reflections on a Croft £356.00

Sheep Shed £360.00

The Bay £355.00

There’s something special about original artwork, knowing that it has been created NOT by a machine or a camera or on a computer. That it’s a painting inspired by the artist’s experience, reaction and creativity.

A painting is a preserved moment in time, a reflection of a place or object that resonates as a reminder to us of the things we may also have known, seen and recall or imagine.

Simply hanging on a wall original paintings are a daily celebration.