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Wildlife in Watercolour

Thu 11 Jun 2009

Wildlife in Watercolour

David Barlow moved from Essex via Milton Keynes to Torquay 25 years ago and is a self-taught painter/artist specialising in watercolour studies of elephants and apes and most recently, commission based portraits of horse.....Read more

Coastal Power - a Photography Exhibition

Fri 10 Jul to Thu 06 Aug 2009 (4 weeks)

Coastal Power - a Photography Exhibition

Local photogrpaher, Kim Aldis will have a collection of his work on display here at Chelston Gallery for the next four weeks. Come along on Friday 10th from 6pm - 8:30pm to meet him and to view his stunning pictures...Read more

Exhibition by Gillian Toft

Fri 11 Sep to Wed 07 Oct 2009 (4 weeks)

Exhibition by Gillian Toft

The latest exhibition at Chelston Gallery features artist Gillian Toft. Gillian is a very versatile artist and enjoys expressing her creativity through a wide range of media and styles. She studied at Exeter University a.....Read more

Exhibition 'Uncharted Waters' by Sara and Graham Gilbert

Fri 09 Oct to Wed 04 Nov 2009 (4 weeks)

Exhibition 'Uncharted Waters' by Sara and Graham Gilbert

“Uncharted Waters” showcases the work of Sara & Graham Gilbert. Their shared love of the natural world, especially the sea & coast, forms the theme for this exhibition of contemporary paintings and photographic art. Gra.....Read more

Exhibition by Geoff Powell

Fri 06 Nov to Wed 02 Dec 2009 (4 weeks)

Exhibition by Geoff Powell

Geoff Powell was born in Bridgend, South Wales. Resident in London in the 60s/70s the events of which triggered his painting career, he has lived and worked in South Devon for the last 28 years. Being a self-taught pain.....Read more

Cherry Lyons and Louise Bougourd Exhibition

Fri 09 Apr to Wed 05 May 2010 (4 weeks)

Cherry Lyons and Louise Bougourd Exhibition

The first formal exhibition of the year at Chelston Gallery is a joint one by Cherry Lyons and Louise Bougourd. Cherry is an experimental watercolour, mixed media and pastel artist. Her paintings capture evocative light.....Read more

Louise Bougourd and Cherry Lyons Exhibition

Fri 09 Apr to Wed 05 May 2010 (4 weeks)

Louise Bougourd and Cherry Lyons Exhibition

The first formal exhibition of the year at Chelston Gallery is a joint one by Louise Bougourd and Cherry Lyons. Louise draws inspiration from local scenery predominantly. She enjoys watching the paint move and transform.....Read more

Exhibition by Kate Davies

Fri 07 May to Wed 02 Jun 2010 (4 weeks)

Exhibition by Kate Davies

Born into a working-class Midlands family, Kate started scribbling on pieces of scrap paper as soon as she could hold a pencil. She started school at the age of four and was allowed to write her own name (partly backward.....Read more

Exhibition by Fred Gray

Fri 04 to Wed 30 Jun 2010 (4 weeks)

Exhibition by Fred Gray

Many people will be aware of Fred's work, even if they haven't heard of him. Most of the backgrounds for Wallace and Gromit's films 'Curse of the Were-Rabbit' and 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' were painted by Fred. In thi.....Read more

Exhibition by Ron Dodd

Fri 09 Jul to Wed 11 Aug 2010 (1 month)

Exhibition by Ron Dodd

Ronald Dodd was born in 1931. He moved to Torquay with his wife and three children in 1972. He studied art at South Devon College on a part-time basis for four years. He is a member of the Torquay Guild of Artists and th.....Read more

Devon Open Studios venue

Sat 04 to Sun 19 Sep 2010 (2 weeks)

Devon Open Studios venue

This year Chelston Gallery is playing host to 10 artists. David Norman is the main featured artist - his watercolours are very highly regarded and to have a collection of his work as part of DOS is great news. The other .....Read more

David Cowell Exhibition

Fri 24 Sep to Wed 20 Oct 2010 (4 weeks)

David Cowell Exhibition

David Cowell, a retired teacher, has a background in the use of traditional painting media and started creating his unique digital paintings on a computer screen over 20 yrs ago. The completed painting is transferred thr.....Read more

Mouldings Sale

Tue 09 Nov to Fri 24 Dec 2010 (2 months)

Mouldings Sale

Sadly I have had to make the decision to close Chelston Gallery. In these times of financial uncertainty the art and picture framing sector has seen a decline in spending. If it were just up to job satisfaction then I'd .....Read more

Goodbye pies and mulled wine

Sat 18 Dec 2010

Goodbye pies and mulled wine

Thanks to all those who have been customers of Chelston Gallery over the last 8 1/2 years. It has been a privilege to contribute to the look of your homes by framing your treasured artworks. And thanks also to the many a.....Read more