New Look SMART Gallery

SMART Gallery have made changes! We want to make your experience with us as full and varied as we possibly can! Our www.smartgallery.co.uk site is currently being updated with our new artists and artwork available in the Redbrick Mill, Batley gallery and will allow our clients to view and buy from the comfort of their own homes! This site will be updated with all new Original and Limited Edition artwork as we expand the gallery so make sure that you check us out as regularly as you can! We will also update any news and events in the gallery and will be happy to receive any feedback from you as we value your opinion – particularly in this time of change!

In addition to this site we also have our sister website www.smartgallery.net which will showcase the wider range of Limited Edition Art and Sculpture which is available to us – if you like what you see simply contact us and we will make the piece available for you to buy through our www.smartgallery.co.uk site which will give you the benefit of our free UK delivery service, or, we will arrange for the piece to be brought to the gallery for you to view and buy in person – whichever is most convenient! Let us do the hard work!

We are very excited at SMART GALLERY about the exciting new direction in which our Redbrick Mill, Batley gallery is heading and we are confident that you will be too! We want our valued clients to take the first steps with us and value your feedback along the way. Walk with us - you won’t be disappointed!

What’s new at Smart Gallery? Come and have a look.  We are concentrating all efforts solely on our flagship store at Redbrick Mill, Batley. The home of fine décor, great food, late night opening on a Thursday & free parking. 

Plus instead of being dedicated to just one main publisher, we will be introducing to our clients the finest art from all sources. 

Come to the gallery and view our fabulous new collection of artwork by Doug Hyde, Jack Vettriano & Rolf Harris as well as Henderson Cisz, Fabian Perez along with some old favourites like Todd White & coming soon new works by Sarah-Jane Szikora. 

Shelley and Jan are so excited about our new collection & can’t wait for you to see it.

If you can’t make it in to see us don’t miss out! You can view all available art in the gallery by visiting our website www.smartgallery.co.uk or the entire collection of limited edition prints and sculptures by visiting www.smartgallery.net!

Like what you see? Or need more information? Please feel free to contact us! Your comments are always welcome!

contact

batley@smartgallery.co.uk

01924 455445

‘Our focus at Smart Gallery is on finding the perfect art for every client. Although we have a fresh new look we pride ourselves in the fact that our customer service is second to none…..some things just never change!!’

SMART Gallery are pleased to announce the launch of the online ‘Collectors Club’. This exclusive club is aimed at attracting members who want MORE! More service, More perks, More exclusive offers…..

To sign up now simply click onto the following link and register your details and as a special thank you we will send you a complimentary Collector Magazine!

http://www.smartgallery.co.uk/collectors-club/

and watch this space for the exclusive ‘Collector Club’ offer for May…..

Christina Harris Original 'Counting Snowflakes'

Our hugely popular artist, Christina Harris has kindly agreed to be our artist of the month for May! Christina has proven to be a favourite artist for a number of years now with her work a regular feature within our Redbrick Mill, Batley gallery. Here’s what Christina has to say;

Q. –  What is your full name? (embarrassing middle names included please)

A. –  Christina Mary Harris

Q. – Marital Status?

A. – Married

Q. – Who or what inspires you?

A.  – A sense of achievement when a painting is completed

Q. – When did you decide you wanted to be a full time artist?

A. –October 2003

Q. – Where do you work?

A. – I have a workroom at home

Q. – Describe a typical working day.

A. -  Don’t have one as I work as and when I feel like it.  Always start the day with a walk, though.  Can start work anytime between 10 and late evening.  Sometimes work into the night if I’m in the mood or I’m extra busy.

Q. – If you weren’t an artist what job would you do?

A. – Writer

Q. – What is your greatest achievement both privately and professionally?

A. –  Maintaining friendships

Q. – Do you have any pets?

A. – One husband

Q. – What is your favourite colour?

A. – Duck egg blue

Q. – What is your favourite food?

A. –  Fish with parsley sauce and carrots

Q. – What is your favourite drink?

A. –  port and lemon

Q. – What is your favourite car?

A. –  My black Peugeot 206

Q. – What is your favourite film?

A. –  Cool Runnings

Q. – What is your favourite album?

A. –  Raising sand – Robert Plant

Q. – Do you have a favourite quote?

A. –  There’s no hurry any more

Q. – What is the last book you read?

A. –  The curious incident of the dog in the night time – Mark Haddon

         Currently reading King of Torts by John Grisham

Q. – Do you have any bad habits (that you can admit to?!)

A. –  Spoil myself too much

Q:  If a film was made about your life, which actor would play the role of ‘Christina Harris’?

A:  Julie Walters – because she has limitless talent!!

Q. – Describe yourself in 5 words

A. –  Five foot  with blonde hair!!!!! (I know you didn’t quite mean that)

Q. – If you were a superhero who would you be and why?

A. –  Don’t want to be anyone else – quite happy to be me

Thank you Christina!! To view and buy Christina Harris Original Artwork, please click onto the following link:

http://www.smartgallery.co.uk/artists/christina-harris

Christina would like us to mention that she will accept requests for commission based pieces if you require something more specific! If you would like further details of this please contact SMART Gallery!

Govinder Commemorative Exhibition, Leeds

SMART Gallery, Leeds will be holding a commemorative exhibition of Govinder art work for one week commencing the Saturday 25th April in memory of this truly gifted artist. The exhibition will consist of sold out pieces of artwork and sculpture and Govinder originals and will run on a first come first served basis as stock is extremely limited! If any pieces are unsold at the end of the week they will be moved to our Batley or Harrogate galleries but please do not miss this opportunity to view and potentially become the proud owner of some fabulous artwork from the late Govinder.

We hope to see you there!

Neil Dawson Paints Live!

The Neil Dawson ‘NY:LON Tour’ exhibition weekend in our Harrogate and Redbrick Mill, Batley galleries proved to be a huge success with Neil Painting an Original Live and Hand Embellishing Limited Edition Prints bought at the event. We learnt that Neil paints with his hands which was a huge talking point amongst visitors to the exhibition!

If you attended the exhibition we welcome your comments!!

We have 2 fantastic Neil Dawson Originals available to buy – do not miss out on the opportunity to be the proud owner of some amazing artwork by a best selling cityscape artist!! And watch this space for the final stages of his ‘Leeds Landscape’ which was the subject of the live painting in the gallery and is yet to be finished……

Mark Brierley

Our Artist of the Month for April is the hugely popular Mark Brierley. Marks work is exhibited in the Redbrick Mill, Batley gallery…. Here’s Mark in a bit more detail!!

Q. –  What is your full name? (embarrassing middle names included please)

A. – Mark ? Brierley (seriously, I cannot tell you my middle name, sorry Dad!)

Q. – Marital Status?

A. –Married to Emma

Q. – Who or what inspires you?

A.  – There’s not one particular thing, it’s usually things that I see in everyday life or magazines that will spark off ideas for work. I’m very observant and have been told that I have a photographic memory, which is helpful, especially when it comes to remembering what rooms are like when I’m doing commissions.

Q. – When did you decide you wanted to be a full time artist?

A. – It’s always been the one thing that I’ve enjoyed, firstly at school, then went on to art college, which was great, then I forgot about it for several years when I worked for the family business, though it was obviously linked with the interior design element of the business. After we sold the business about eight years ago, I started painting and sold my first pieces through a local gallery. As I increased the number of galleries I felt confident enough to go full time, which was about six years ago now.

Q. – Where do you work?

A. – A studio in Kendal, it’s great as there are 14 artists who have individual studios under the one roof. There are only a couple of us that are full time but it’s great because it adds that social element to work that most artists don’t get.

Q. – Describe a typical working day.

A. -   I’ll drive to Kendal, walk over a bridge over the river Kent, which is great on a good morning, usually get to the studio for 9 o’clock. Then I’ll work til about 2 o’clock, as my work needs time to dry, there’s only a certain amount I can do daily. This leaves the afternoon free to do gallery visits and pick up materials.

Q. – If you weren’t an artist what job would you do?

A. –I’m not sure, which is worrying, as it’s a great way to earn a living.

Q. – What is your greatest achievement both privately and professionally?

A. – ………….

Q. – Do you have any pets?

A. – Yes, two Chihuahuas, Bambi and Bea. When Emma was young she read a book called ‘the tiniest dog in the world’ so when we got our own place that was it, we got Bambi and then for company when we moved to the lakes we got Bea. That was our excuse anyway!

Q. – What is your favourite colour?

A. –Probably cooler colours, aquas/blues

Q. – What is your favourite food?

A. –Pizza Quattro formaggi at pizza express, with bruscetta  to start.

Q. – What is your favourite drink?

A. –Mocha, if it’s cold outside or a cold beer in the sun.

Q. – What is your favourite car?

A. – I love cars, but I would personally like a ‘porsche  cayenne’ as it combines the style with the space that I need.

Q. – What is your favourite film?

A. – I don’t really have a favorite but like either feel good films or suspense thrillers. We spent weeks watching the ‘Prison Break’ series back to back on dvd, which is amazing.

Q. – What is your favourite album?

A. –A good middle of the road album that I like is ‘Join with us’ by ‘The Feeling’

Q. – Do you have a favourite quote?

A. – If I said I did I’d be lying (that’s not a quote by the way!)

Q. – What is the last book you read?

A. – It was years ago, it was the ‘Da Vinci Code’ I have a really short attention span and find it difficult to get through a page without switching off, it did take months to read though.

Q. – Do you have any bad habits (that you can admit to?!)

A. – Not one (that I’ll admit to!)

Q. – If a film was made about you and your life, which famous actor would most suit the role of “Mark Brierley” ?

A. – Emma says Jude Law- “what is she after?”

Q. – What is your dream holiday?

A. – Anywhere nice and warm with a pool, with no worries.

Q. – Describe yourself in 5 words

A. – Honest, reliable, observant, creative, practical.

Q. – If you were a superhero who would you be and why?

A. –  I would save anyone else from  having to answer this question! I’ll just say ‘Danger Mouse’ so you can’t accuse me of not answering your last question!

Smart Gallery is pleased to announce that best selling cityscape artist Neil Dawson is to be hand embellishing ALL prints bought on the day at the 2 day exhibition event at the Harrogate and Batley galleries on the 4th & 5th April!! This is truly a FANTASTIC opportunity and will really make your limited edition print that ‘extra bit special!!’

For further information about Neil Dawson’s visits please contact the SMART GALLERY WEBSITE through the following link;

http://www.smartgallery.co.uk/contact

Jeff Rowland visit to the Smart Gallery in Leeds was a huge success! Jeff spent the afternoon painting LIVE! chatting to clients and dedicating prints with hand drawn pencil sketches and a written dedication! Visitors to the Smart Gallery in Leeds were wowed by the live painting and the afternoon proved to be a huge success!! If you attended the event we would love to hear your comments….

We have ONE original Oil by Jeff Rowland available view please do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a fantastic original by this hugely popular artist!

Jeff Rowland Paints Live!!