Artist Spotlight: Alex Hall – “Haut De Gamme”
Having previously had his artworks scanned and printed elsewhere, Alex came to Fine Art Solutions on the recommendation of his framers. Using our unique scanning system, we have been able to provide Alex with high resolution scans, that not only show the detail in his work, but also the texture in his trademark paint strokes, splatters and drips. Alex’s work provides its challenges, with large, smooth backgrounds that demand perfectly balanced lighting, bold blacks and vivid colours,...
Read MoreArtist Spotlight: Victoria Campbell
Victoria is a professional travel photographer who has recently returned to the UK after four years spent living in Minnesota, USA. Taking the scenic route from Minnesota to her new base in London, Victoria followed her passions for travel and photography, capturing many fascinating scenes along the way, through India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and more. Now back in the UK, Victoria and her photography are very much in demand – from studio based food photography to large scale events, bringing...
Read MoreArtist Spotlight: Robin Douglas-Home
The ‘Sixties Set’ is a unique collection of personal photographs taken from the private, leather-bound albums of Robin Douglas-Home and curated by his son, Sholto. They reveal Robin to be a naturally gifted photographer who offers an intriguing insight into the behind-the-scenes life of some of the world’s most recognised 1960s’ celebrities. Robin Douglas-Home was an iconic 1960s figure. His high-profile media presence was as much to do with his controversial romantic liaisons (from princesses...
Read MoreArtist Spotlight: Kirsty Asher Chapman
Kirsty Asher Chapman www.kirstyasherchapman.com Kirsty is an artist based in Wimbledon, London. Originally a textile designer, designing for Liberty’s, Laura Ashley, Viyella and Calvin Klein, Kirsty now teaches art and paints in her own studio. Spending her summers in France painting and sketching outside, she is inspired by the sunlight. Using a mixed media of acrylics, inks and collage, thought provoking words are hidden within her images. A warm colour palette leaves a feel good...
Read MoreNew Media: Kodak Phototex – Self Adhesive, Bespoke Wallpaper
Our new, bespoke, self adhesive wallpaper, Kodak Phototex, is a product with many applications – from custom interior decorating to large scale art and photography exhibitions. We’ve recently taken our passion for realism within reproductions one stage further with our new, self adhesive wallpaper. It’s incredibly easy to install, affordable and with no mess. Using this new media, we’ve transformed walls in clients’ homes, restaurants, hotels and even (the...
Read MoreArtist Spotlight: Alison Elliott
Alison Elliott is a figurative artist who, working with oils, brings photo-realistic portraits of animals to life. Using traditional techniques, Alison creates portraits that range between several centimetres and several metres in length. Both her miniatures and life-size, large-scale works are exceptionally impressive with the amount of detail they convey. It is this level of detail that initially drew the attention of the judges: Sir Peter Blake, Anthony Green RA and Nicholas Usherwood, on...
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