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

+44(0)114 236 4355
info@smartartgalleries.com http://www.smartartgalleries.com

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
info@smartartgalleries.com http://www.smartartgalleries.com

Joe Scarborough – An Inspector Calls

BRAND NEW ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS

FROM HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SHEFFIELD ARTIST

JOE SCARBOROUGH

COMPLETED MAY 2012

Image size: 15″ x 22″

Framed size: 21″ x 28″

£3450.00

Available to purchase at

www.smartartgalleries.com

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.

For anymore information you can contact us on 0114 236 4355

www.smartartgalleries.com

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Mixed Mayhem

ORIGINAL acrylic on canvas – 24″ x 32″

£1500.00

Available from our gallery or here online

Smart Art Galleries

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

+44(0)114 236 4355

info@smartartgalleries.com

http://www.smartartgalleries.com

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The Long Walk Back (original)

Oil on canvas (Framed) £695

image size: 16″ x 20″ framed size: 27″ x 31″

Born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, Nigel Cooke joined the Merchant Navy after leaving school and subsequently has held a number of jobs on the road to becoming a full-time artist.

Nigel Cooke sold his first painting at the age of 14 and joined Butlins as their resident caricaturist and entertainer in 1992. He later went on to open caricature concessions

on Blackpool’s Central Pier and Pleasure Beach, in the Trafford Centre Mall in Manchester, and at Alton Towers.

During this time Nigel Cooke estimates the number of caricatures completed from live sittings to be in excess of 50,000.

Nigel Cooke has also worked as a character designer for the Hong Kong based C.I.M International and remains

a member of the National Caricature Network in the USA, a body he joined in 1996.

“My art is mainly humorous figurative paintings of people interacting. Naturally, this has its foundations in my lifelong dedication to portraiture,

caricature, humorous illustration and character design.” Nigel Cooke

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

+44(0)114 236 4355
info@smartartgalleries.com
http://www.smartartgalleries.com/

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