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KAREN WALLBANK: Hill farmer and painter
KAREN WALLBANK: Hill farmer and painter 5th February 2021 I’ve just launched another video on YouTube   dhttps://youtu.be/2p0oP7hWfrY.   This one – the 7th -  is about Karen Wallbank who turned down her place at Goldsmiths College of Art to marry a hill farmer on the Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire borders. I found her in October 1987 just months after I opened the gallery. I had a strong feeling she didn’t want to be found that first time  – her directions were minimal  and the farm was fog bound and isolated.  I nearly gave up. We are both glad I pers... Read More »»
PERCY KELLY - memories on film
PERCY KELLY - memories on film 24th January 2021 This is the longest January I can ever remember. It just goes on … and on … Perhaps like me you’ve sorted out photographs, paintings, lists, cupboards, drawers etc. Sorting out the computer is a bit like the wardrobe – deciding what to delete from years gone by now forgotten like bell bottom jeans and mini skirts … er they all come back given time! I’ve also updated the website www.percykelly.co.uk so it’s easier to navigate. But the most productive thing for me has been making these videos whi... Read More »»
WISH LIST FOR 2021
WISH LIST FOR 2021 24th December 2020 Making wishes for a new improved 2021. . Hope to see and spend time with friends and family. Hope not to live in fear of the future. Hope to get to theatres, cinemas,  exhibitions, concerts, and travel again. Hope for better leadership and decision making at all levels. Hope for a better, kinder, fairer world.  PEACE ON EARTH Maybe this is just a tad too ambitious! (particularly the last one) but we can but dream or go mad. ... Read More »»
EARTHBOUND MAGIC: Percy Kelly's oil paintings & other stories.
EARTHBOUND MAGIC: Percy Kelly's oil paintings & other stories. 16th December 2020 EARTHBOUND MAGIC I have just posted another video on  YOU TUBE. https://youtu.be/xSUqKsV3eN8..  This time it’s about Percy’s oil paintings with a few stories thrown in of course.  You will find out what changed Brian Kelly’s mind to send his father’s work to Cumbria rather than have a big bonfire, why Percy painted so few oil paintings and whether my latest discovery  is an oil or is it just a piece of tatty hardboard? Earthbound Magic  was how Spectator  art critic, Andrew Lambirth described ... Read More »»
NEW KELLYS
NEW KELLYS 22nd November 2020 The Peascod video is now up and running and getting lots of viewings. Kelly Video- https://youtu.be/RFrGYuu1eao Lowry Video - https://youtu.be/KNr-vJ1tsw0 Anne Redpath Video - https://youtu.be/hCmPRSjiOX0 Bill Peascod  .  https://youtu.be/9Fk455U85d0 Interview with Anthony Cosgrove about running the gallery, Percy Kelly etc https://youtu.be/PSgCRBLUpHA I have put the new Kelly’s for sale on www.percykelly.co.uk/gallery. Choose the FOR SALE box. I have given  framed measurements with the a... Read More »»
BILL PEASCOD:coal miner, rock climber, artist
BILL PEASCOD:coal miner, rock climber, artist 20th November 2020 At last I have conquered the mysteries of my computer and its relationship with YOU TUBE. The story of Bill Peascod:  Maryport  born coal miner, pioneer rock climber and artist is now on YOUTUBE.  https://youtu.be/9Fk455U85d0   Have a look and listen when you have 40 minutes to spare.  He was the great achiever and I love his paintings.   You will hear in the video how Bill’s over confidence  fuelled by champagne was  very nearly his downfall in the Buttermere valley.  Talking of over confidenc... Read More »»
ART IS A HOSPITAL FOR THE MIND AND SOUL
ART IS A HOSPITAL FOR THE MIND AND SOUL 12th November 2020 It’s just a week since we all began Lock down number 2 and it feels so much longer than last time, don’t know why. Good news; All the videos I’ve made are now on my YOU TUBE channel. Just hit the link below (control and click) and they all will magically appear.  Take your pick. You don’t need to sign up for anything. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ttheHdU2klE5mo-ExTr8g  If you search my name or Percy Kelly an interview I did a few months ago with Anthony Cosgrove will pop up. Anthony is ... Read More »»
THE APPLE HARVEST
THE APPLE HARVEST 1st November 2020 The latest lockdown came as a blow but was not unexpected.  I have already noticed an increase in the buying of books, cards and etchings from the website as people are trying to get their Christmas shopping sorted out. I’ve been trying to think of a way to help. So from now until 1st January anyone ordering anything through the web site www.percykelly.co.uk/merchandise  will get a free gift of a back catalogue added to the parcel.  There are 2 of the most popular  etchings made from Kelly’s pla... Read More »»
THE FISH AND CHIP SHOP AT CLEATOR MOOR
THE FISH AND CHIP SHOP AT CLEATOR MOOR 28th September 2020 I’ve been making another video from the wardrobe. It’s getting to be a habit.  This time it’s about 2 paintings of a fish and chip shop in Cleator Moor and  the story of Lowry’s connections with West Cumbria.   Click on the link to access it.   It is 40 minutes so settle down and relax.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZHYAjqv7EVsGxOfoJ9OgbDuWQxbs7to/view    So I’ve been hanging  out in Cleator Moor - no crazy tourists there for sure. It definitely isn’t a tourist destination but it appealed ... Read More »»
THE PURSUIT OF PERCY KELLY
THE PURSUIT OF PERCY KELLY 22nd August 2020 I’ve been spending time in my wardrobe again. Sad isn’t it? Due to popular request Michael crept up and took a photo of me in there. It’s the first image on this next story. You will see it’s quite cosy. The feedback in response to my first venture into the wonderful world of video making was so positive that it’s become the first of a series.  Rosalie’s Bequest seemed to strike a chord with so many of you art lovers so each of the series will be a story about a work of art that I’ve encountere... Read More »»