Mike Jackson was born in Manchester in 1962 and he explains here some of his early experiences that
influence his artwork today. ‘My upbringing is full of treasured memories that inspire my work – selling my
mum’s best coat to the rag and bone man for a few balloons, holidaying at  Blackpool and Rhyl,
Donkey rides, Punch and Judy, sand in my butties and my mum on Prize Bingo always bring a smile to my face.
This is naturally what I choose  to paint. I love to share the humour of life in my work, If I paint a street
scene with kids playing football, I believe the painting should have all the elements of the moment,
even the old lady telling us to ‘go and play round your  own end’, dogs getting amorous with each other
and the ‘dimp picker’ collecting  fag ends from the pavements. The inclusion of these wonderful
memories makes my paintings much more interesting.’Mike Jackson now live in Somerset, where local
beaches bring extra inspiration to his paintings, living near the coast gives him the opportunity to collect
reference for his new paintings. As Mike says, ‘I love to people watch,  witnessing holiday romancers,
beach bums, screaming kids high on candy floss  and day trippers trying to enjoy their day
whilst over-laden with bucket and  spades, carrier bags full of butties, flasks of tea and sand sodden towels,
queuing for the ‘charrabang’ to go home…deep joy.’

‘It has always been my dream to be able to earn a living as an artist and I
feel so lucky to have my hobby as a job.’

Original Oil on Canvas –
The Flight (1982)
From the highly acclaimed Sheffield Artist
Joe Scarborough
Framed size: 36″ x 36″
£8000.00
Available from our gallery or here online.

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Totley,
Sheffield,
ENGLAND,
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Canvas Edition of 195 – Framed £1225 Size: 49″x19″

I illustrated the side of a grand piano for DeMontfort Fine Art, with a long complex scene partly made up from my head, partly inspired by photos of country scenes from Northern New South Wales. These photographs showed a very green landscape, but I had in mind a parches, dry scene mainly composed of reds and oranges. When I had finished it, I really loved it so much that I immediately coated a long canvas with orange paint so I could have the pleasure again of painting a similar scene, but in a more right-angled oblong shape. As I eventually got around to working on it, the excitement of painting the scene on the piano was long months away, but as soon as I started, the thrill was there again. I hadn’t realised that the piano was much longer than my canvas, and so couldn’t duplicate the piano work of art. It was of necessity, shorter, but I think, exactly as much fun to paint. I don’t think it would have worked as well had I made all the paddocks green instead of orangey-red.

Available from our gallery or here online.

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249 Baslow Road,
Totley,
Sheffield,
ENGLAND,
S17 4DU

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Limited Edition Book Gift Set of 595

Includes 4 mounted limited edition colour prints of London, New York, Paris and Venice
Image Size – 8″ X 8″ (20cm X 20cm) and a certificate of authentication.

582/595 Worldwide

Smart Art Galleries
249 Baslow Road,
Totley,
Sheffield,
ENGLAND,
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Ben Payne has built a reputation for creating artwork which is fresh, escapist and above all, uplifting. Born in Surrey in 1975, he began drawing portraits and painting as a hobby; by the age of 16 he was selling his work, and he has now developed into a major British talent. Although he is almost completely self-taught Ben is able to respond to challenges and create artwork that is both technically accomplished and highly accessible.Ben’s degree from Southampton University is a world apart from his artistic life, yet the influence of his academic and professional background can be observed in his art. After graduating in Psychology he became an independent therapist and pursued a career in the field of Autism, working with young children, helping them to overcome their difficulties in communicating with the outside world. Whilst pursuing this career he continued painting in his spare time, teaching himself and extending his range into oils.

Ben’s high-impact land, sky and seascapes are inspired by the landscapes and coastlines around the world. He owes an artistic debt to a range of artists, in particular Turner and Whistler. Their influence can be seen in the way he captures the appearance of clouds with such delicacy, while employing a vivid and dramatic palette – a characteristic which lends his work an ethereal quality.
Ben believes that working with children has taught him to value simplicity and to communicate in a very direct and accessible language. His powerful paintings do display a certain innocence which somehow sets them part from the work of his contemporaries. While his subjects are realistic they often have dreamlike overtones, rendering them an intriguing combination of enchantment and sophistication.

Ocean Elements I (Original)

ORIGINAL Oil on Canvas.
Image Size: 20″ x 30″ Framed Size: 27″ x 37″

This original oil on canvas by Ben Payne, comes professionally double framed with a thick brushed aluminium frame and includes the publishers Certificate of Authenticity.
The picture will be shipped using a secure signed for next day courier service.
Available from our gallery or here online.

Smart Art Galleries
249 Baslow Road,
Totley,
Sheffield,
ENGLAND,
S17 4DU

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Seafront View V (Original)

ORIGINAL Oil on Canvas.
Image Size: 24″ x 36″
Framed Size: 31″ x 42″

This original oil on canvas by Ben Payne, comes professionally double framed with a thick brushed alluminiume frame and includes the publishers Certificate of Authenticity.
The picture will be shipped using a secure signed for next day courier service.

Available from our gallery or here online.

Smart Art Galleries
249 Baslow Road,
Totley,
Sheffield,
ENGLAND,
S17 4DU

+44(0)114 236 4355
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Brit Pop Kingpin & President of Creation Records Alan McGee comes to

Sheffield on Saturday 28 April

to launch exhibition at city gallery with exclusive DJ set

Alan McGee will be attending the exhibition at Smart Art Galleries which is the first major showcase of paintings by abstract artist Alex Lowe.

The event is in support of Teenage Cancer Trust and will be taking place on 28 April from 7 till 10pm at the Galleries in Totley, Sheffield. Admission is free with donations on the night going to the charity. Andrew Hunt, Smart Art Galleries said: “We are supporting Teenage Cancer Trust because the charity recognises the importance of providing the essential care and education required to ensure young people have the best chance of life”.

Alex Lowe, the former front man of Creation Records act Hurricane #1, launches his new career at the event with full support of his former label boss. Alan McGee, the man who discovered and signed Oasis, Jesus & Mary Chain, Primal Scream and Hurricane #1 to his legendary label Creation Records has described Alex Lowe as “a great artist, good singer and an amazing painter. 2012 will be his.”

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for the six young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every day. The charity builds specialist units within NHS hospitals, bringing young people together to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them.

Teenage Cancer Trust has funded, built and now maintains 21 of these units across the UK including two in Sheffield, one at Weston Park Hospital and one at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The charity plans to build a further 11 so that all young people needing hospital treatment for cancer across the UK have access to the dedicated, specialist support they provide, no matter where they live.

Alex Lowe shot to fame in the late 90’s as the singer with Hurricane #1 who lit up the Brit Pop era with a string of top 40 hit singles and two top 20 albums. His new vocation, however, is taking him to even wider reaches than his illustrious Brit Pop career. Woody Allen, Mike Tyson, Donald Trump all own original paintings by Alex Lowe as does his old boss Alan McGee. Alex Lowe and Alan McGee are also working on a new art project entitled ‘The Aquarian Conspiracy’ which is due to appear in spring 2012. There are no further details at present but Alex promises that it will be “genius with a twist”.

The exhibition at Smart Art Galleries will also include an acoustic set by Alex Lowe. Alex has continued to write and perform music alongside his painting and plans to release new music this year.

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