http://the-art-house.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:30:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, what a couple of months in the saga of the Weston Donkey Parade. A major re-think by the organisers was required following the vandalism to some of the donkeys in vulnerable locations and ‘Cleopatra’ was one of those selected for re-location. The first couple of weeks of Cleopatra’s life were ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=245 With the end of the Africa World Cup, the time had come to replace the ‘African’ theme in the gallery window with something more current. A Summer Sale seemed to be an appropriate option to sell some older work. As Weston is a sea-side town, a sea-side theme was decided. ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=243 A new restaurant was opening in Weston and I was approached by the owners to supply the artwork for their walls. Normally this would be a commission to create work to a specific design brief, but in this instance there was no time to start a new project as they ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=241 Two men who pleaded guilty to selling fake prints by the graffiti artist  Banksy were condemned as "old-fashioned conmen" by a judge today, although they escaped jail with suspended sentences. Grant Champkins-Howard, 44, and Lee Parker, 45, fooled customers on the internet auction site eBay into believing they were buying originals by the ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=239 The newest exhibition at Tate Britain in London is a grand celebration of Britain's taste for the "naughty but nice". Rude Britannia takes a look at comic art, all the way from saucy postcards, to the savagery of political cartoons. Rude Britannia: British Comic Art is at Tate Britain (020 ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=238 The design that was agreed with the sponsor was for the donkey to be painted pink and there would be ‘Sooty’ faces and ‘smiley suns’ dotted over the body. The pink colour went on well and I used cut-out templates for the faces to keep the design consistent and to ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=237 Following on from Henry’s report on the imminent Donkey Parade in Weston-super-Mare, I volunteered to decorate one of the donkeys. I was put in touch with one of the sponsors to discuss and agree a design and the donkey was duly delivered to my studio. After removing the acres of bubble ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=236 I have added another four pieces of art to complete the African Series. These are all a bit more alternative and one in particular may appeal to a certain type of 'fan'. You can view all the African Series in our online shop where you can buy with confidence using ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=232 'Out of Africa' the African Series is now available to view at the Art House Gallery and is also for sale in our online shop. http://the-art-house.com/?p=228 Visitors to the beaches of Weston-super-Mare this summer will not only be able to enjoy the famous donkey rides, but will also have the chance to take part in a new donkey-themed town attraction. The Grand Pier has launched a scheme to brighten up the town with a trail of ... http://the-art-house.com/?p=227