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Keep up to date with updates, stories and insights, where we are looking to post regularly, focusing on the world
of contemporary and street art.


Art Blog #99
Women in Art by Women of Art - Harumi Hironaka Harumi Hironaka is a Peruvian-Japanese painter and illustrator currently living and working in Sao Paulo. She lived her teenage years in Japan, where she was influenced by Anime and Manga: ¨that’s how it all started. I wanted to become a manga artist¨. ' Harumi is a technically gifted artist, whose art leans towards Japanese Manga but also represent contemporary female themes and their struggles and journeys. Her art is distinc

Paul Connor
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Art Blog #98 Exploring the Appeal of Contemporary Art Spaces
When I first stepped into a modern art exhibition space, I was struck by how different it felt from traditional galleries. The atmosphere was inviting, the layout was open, and the art seemed to breathe in the space around it. It wasn’t just about looking at paintings or sculptures; it was about experiencing creativity in a way that felt fresh and alive. Over time, I’ve come to appreciate how these spaces shape our connection to art and why they’re becoming essential hubs for

Paul Connor
Nov 19, 20255 min read


Art Blog #97
Coming soon to the gallery - Harumi Hironaka's 'Burn With Me' 'Burn With Me' Edition Details: 'Burn with Me' Limited Edition of 50 HAHNEMUHLE PHOTO RAG 308gsm, 100% cotton• 38 × 49 cm (15.0” × 19.3”)• Hand-signed, numbered, and stamped with Harumi Hironaka’s original inkan Includes a Certificate of Authenticity Each fine art print is locally produced in São Paulo, Brazi l About the artist: Harumi Hironaka is a Peruvian-Japanese painter and illustrator currently living and wor

Paul Connor
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Art Blog #96
Coming Soon to the Gallery - Laura Tinald's Siouxsie Sioux. Siouxsie Sioux Details of the art: An unframed, Giclée print on Hahnemühle German Etching paper (310gsm). Edition: From an edition of 30 Size: 1 6 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches About Siouxsie Sioux The pioneering figure in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes Siouxsie Sioux, was born Susan Janet Ballion on May 27, 1957, in Southwark, London, England. Known for her distinctive voice, charismatic stage presence, and innovative m

Paul Connor
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Art Blog #95 The Art of Airbrushing: A Revolutionary Technique in Contemporary Art
George Petty and Alberto Vargas Understanding Airbrushing in Art Airbrushing is a technique that has transformed various industries and even created new ones. It involves a small, hand-held instrument connected to a canister of compressed air. This tool sprays paint in a controlled manner, producing an even and consistent surface. Artists and illustrators often use airbrushing to achieve a high level of realism in their work. The airbrush was invented in the late nineteenth c

Paul Connor
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Art Blog #94
Protest Art - Shamsia Hassani 'Protest art is a specific genre of art that tackles social issues, sometimes witty, sometimes challenging and graphic, protest art is a powerful medium that highlights discrimination and injustice. I admire protest artists as they are using their technical skills and creativity for good.' The situation in Afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the Taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly against women and girls. Afg

Paul Connor
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Art Blog #93
Protest Art - Shamsia Hassani 'Protest art is a specific genre of art that tackles social issues, sometimes witty, sometimes challenging and graphic, protest art is a powerful medium that highlights discrimination and injustice. I admire protest artists as they are using their technical skills and creativity for good.' The situation in Afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the Taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly against women and girls. Afg

Paul Connor
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Art Blog #92
Protest Art - Shamsia Hassani 'Protest art is a specific genre of art that tackles social issues, sometimes witty, sometimes challenging and graphic, protest art is a powerful medium that highlights discrimination and injustice. I admire protest artists as they are using their technical skills and creativity for good.' Afghanistan and Human Rights The situation in Afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the Taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly

Paul Connor
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Art Blog #91
Colours and Symbolism Color symbolism refers to the use of color as a symbol in various cultures and in storytelling. There is great diversity in the use of colors and their associations between cultures and even within the same culture in different time periods. Examples of color symbolism include: Red: represents love, passion, fire, fury, and danger. Blue: associated with the gods like Amon, the god of the wind. Yellow: symbolizes good luck and is often associated with gol

Paul Connor
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Art Blog #90
The Art of Laura Tinald Birmingham-based artist and illustrator Laura Tinald has loved to draw and paint for as long as she can remember. Working predominantly in inks and pencil on paper, Laura brings her subjects to life through intricate detail contrasted with bold lines and loose ink. While her work looks effortless, her process is meticulous. Laura loves music old and new. She is inspired by icons of the late 70s and early 80s – her colour palette informed by illustratio

Paul Connor
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Art Blog #89
The art of Sandra De La Cruz Sandra De La Cruz's style, personal and intimate, is about the body and the way of relating to her own inner world in order to connect with the outside. She continues to work on editorial projects, for personal collections and on her own personal project. SDLC Sandra has worked for publishers such as Planeta, Anaya, Grupo Enciclopedia Catalana, Mueve tu lengua, Cáprica Ediciones, Nube de Tinta, Olé Libros, Inkreadible Books, Ringo Rango editorial,

Paul Connor
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Art Blog #88
Sandra De La Cruz's Story and Fundraiser, please donate! My name is Sandra. I studied engineering although I made the valuable and brave decision to bet on my dream and became an illustrator and writer, you may or may not know me on networks like Drasan. During the pandemic I have received two things: An incredible gift, and the best of my life, my son Arnau. And the worst and cruelest thing I could have ever imagined, a brain tumor the size of a fist. They say that God shuff

Paul Connor
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Art Blog #87
Laura Tinald x Fetcher Dog Birmingham based artist Laura Tinald has collaborated with Fetcher Dog to produce 'you had me at woof' tote bags. Details as follows: You Had Me At Woof Tote Bag – Natural £15.00Inc. VAT Printed on Westford Mills Tote Bags Light Weight, 140gsm100% Cotton You can order at stores.allotment.pro/fetcher-dog/product/you-had-me-at-woof-tote-bag-natural/ All the profits from the sale of these tote bags go towards buying a kennels so Fetcher Dog can save an

Paul Connor
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Art Blog #86
Lora Zombie's 'Panda Dreams' and 'Beach' Panda Dreams About the artist: Lora Zombie, Russia (born in March 1990) She named herself Lora...

Paul Connor
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Art Blog #85
Some art on show at Savia and Cox Framers, Ashford, Kent Savia and Cox Framers in Ashford, Kent There are around sixty pieces of stunning...

Paul Connor
Aug 29, 20251 min read


Art Blog #84
Savia and Cox Framers in Ashford, Kent Jason at Savia and Cox 'Not only have we used Jason as our framer for nearly a decade, The Connor...

Paul Connor
Aug 29, 20251 min read


Art Blog #83
Framed David Stribbling Limited Edition Prints available now! We have a number of framed David Stribbling wildlife prints available to...

Paul Connor
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Art Blog #82
In search of art - A recent trip to Margate - Artists Margo in Margate and Urban Symbolism On my recent trip to Margate I visited the art...

Paul Connor
Aug 16, 20251 min read


Art Blog #81
Maya, Man, Murals - In search of street art, a trip to Margate! Maya and I went to Margate in Kent to check out some of the vast array of...

Paul Connor
Aug 16, 20251 min read


Art Blog #80
I spent the day volunteering for Fetcher Dog attending the West End Woofs annual event. Over the weekend I volunteered for local dog...

Paul Connor
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Art Blog #79
Maya, Man and Murals - In search of Street Art - Tenterden and artist Hendog Maya, Me and Murals (Street Art)..... Tenterden, Kent...

Paul Connor
Jul 30, 20251 min read
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