We have a fantastic artist Ryan Larvin, who is perfect for Valentine’s gifts.

Please take a look at examples of his work under original Artists

Ryan can paint intials in the tree trunks and hearts, to personalise your gift and make it extra special!

Please take a look at the beautiful land and seascapes by Darren Stevenson, floral paintings by Michelle Luter, landscapes by Stuart Long, decorative abstracts on perspex by Lauren Ross and animals by Michael Abrams.

We also are introducing Paul Hill with his limited edition collection of black and white photographs.

Melvyn Cohen, who previously owned Smart Gallery before passing it to his daughter, Shelley, says that theplace4art.co.uk was like an eBay or AutoTrader exclusively for art.

Shelley has said that at the gallery, people often called in to ask whether they bought back second-hand artwork, and that people had many reasons for wanting to sell on their art.

The website is also good for buyers who are looking for art which has sold out in galleries, and for new artists who are unable to contact galleries to sell their work.

“A lot of art can appreciate in value over time, so people may want to sell to release the money in their paintings,” Shelley added.

“All we require is that the art or sculpture is limited edition or original work worth £200.00 or more,” she said. “It may have been bought in a quaint little shop in the Dales, or at a gallery like ours or even in the middle of London.”

On the website, sellers are able to upload up to three images of the artwork and give a full description of the piece they are selling. They then publish their contact details so interested buyers can get in touch and arrange to view the art before buying.

Semi-retired Melvyn said, “We are simply a site where people can sell or buy art. We’re not an auction site and make nothing from the sale ourselves. We only charge a one-off fee to advertise the work for a month and people don’t need to register to use the site.”

“Already we are encouraged by how people have responded to it. It’s very, very positive and I believe it will grow steadily.”

With many years’ experience both in running a gallery and framing, the needs of clients helped to fill this gap in the market.

The new website, besides offering the general public the opportunity to sell fine art, will also provide an avenue for artists and galleries. Only art at £200.00 + will be offered for a one-off monthly fee.

The site simply brings buyers and sellers together, and they can make any arrangements they wish.

Visit the site today to see how easy and cost-effective it is to buy and sell art.

Smart Gallery is very excited to announce the lovely Autumn 2009 Collection. Featuring art from the best-selling artists Rolf Harris CBE, Doug Hyde and Henderson Cisz and new artists Will Kemp and George Somerville, this collection is one not to be missed! Visit Smart Gallery to see for yourself!

As a part of the fantastic selection of 2009 new releases, we will be revealing Rolf Harris’ newest collection of limited edition artwork entitled ‘Modern Masterpieces’.

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

Come to the gallery and view our fabulous new collection of artwork by Doug Hyde, Jack Vettriano and Rolf Harris as well as Henderson Cisz, Fabian Perez along with some old favourites like Todd White. We are so excited about our new collection and cannot 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!

Feel free to contact us for further information.

Smart Gallery (in association with Washington Green Fine Art Publishers) would like to announce that Ernst and Young (official Comic Relief accountants) have tasked each of their offices with raising as much money for the Comic Relief event as possible. The Ernst and Young Leeds office have asked various celebrities and artists to draw ‘a doodle’ to be auctioned on eBay. Amongst our artists Peter Smith, Caroline Shotton, Alexander Millar, Jeff Rowland, Paul Horton and John Wilson have all drawn a doodle and these are being auctioned on eBay now!

We are delighted to launch our new range of limited edition prints and sculpture from our portfolio of leading contemporary artists, as well as previewing to you the launch of some brand new and exciting talent.

Click on this link to view the collection:

http://www.smartgallery.net/news/2009/02/spring-collection/