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02/08/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend - John Duncan Fergusson

Born in 1874, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Scottish artist, John Duncan Fergusson. The eldest of four children, Fergusson trained as a doctor before realising his true vocation was painting. He enrolled at an art school in Edinburgh, only to change direction and teach himself.

He travelled extensively, visiting Morocco, Spain and France. During a trip to Paris, Fergusson found inspiration in the Impressionist style of painting, especially those of Gustave Caillebotte. He met artists including Picasso and Matisse in the salons and art cafes, and befriended Samuel John Peploe.

Following World War Two, Fergusson settled in a London studio and resumed painting. He is considered one of the key members of the ‘Scottish Colourists’ school of painting, alongside his good friend Peploe.

01/08/2024

Series Spotlight - Steen Doessing

Born and raised in Denmark, Steen Doessing grew up surrounded by water. The ocean, lakes and rivers were everywhere he looked. Water, to him, represents life and the powerful equanimity of nature. Using long exposures, he captures a slow-motion sequence of movements and static objects and lets the elements blend into a single visual plane.

Steen Doessing's work is widely recognised and has featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the UK, US and Europe. He has been published in many national and international publications as well as being awarded multiple international photography awards. In 2011 he was awarded "European Photographer of the Year" for his picture "Calm before the Storm".

29/07/2024

Be Inspired - Ocean Breeze

Featuring dimpled white sands soft underfoot, bright blue skies overhead and serene seas in the distance, this coastal collection includes plenty of inviting and stunning scenes. Reminiscent ofrefreshing salt-tinged air and rustling reeds as well long and languid days of boating, with wind buffeting in the sails, these breezy artworks take you straight to the seaside. From ripples and reflections across peaceful waters, sun-dappled and still, to dramatic tableaus of foamy waves crashing in the distance, these prints are powerful, whether peaceful or rousing.

Including golden sunrises and sets, vibrant tidal teals and cobalts, more neutral sandy tones, as well moody black and white misty landscapes, this varied collection could fit any style. Whether striking photography or impressionistic paintings or colourful coastal motifs, these seaside scenes suit all sensibilities, for those who prefer quiet beach days, adventurous activities, or the sublime majesty of the ocean.

26/07/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend - Sir John Lavery

Irish painter Sir John Lavery was particularly skilled at his quick oil sketches that captured the mood, and his series of oil sketches depicting modern life and crowded scenes which exhibited at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1888 caught plenty of attention. It was these sketches that awarded him the commission to paint the state visit of Queen Victoria to the exhibition which then launched his career as a society painter.

After moving to London, he was able to paint Lords, Earls, Prime Ministers, Ballerinas and more, including being commissioned to paint the Royal Family again in 1912. His success and notoriety only increased as was appointed an official artist in the First World War but ill health and a car crash limited his abilities. He was knighted after the war, elected to the Royal Academy in 1924 and his artworks regularly featured on the cover of Country Life magazine.
Growing up an orphan and in poverty, Lavery’s early career was not one that afforded him with plenty of opportunities. In fact, he was pleased that the studio that he set up in 1878 was destroyed in a fire only a year later as the insurance payout allowed him to travel and study in London and Paris. As he began to succeed, he continued to travel, always bringing his painter’s kit along with him; this sunshiney collection of artwork includes some of his most summery travels. First visiting Morocco in 1890, he visited again several times in the first two decades of the twentieth century, particularly Tangiers, as he was fascinated by the strong light and brilliant colours.

Particularly famed for his depictions of beautiful women, he frequently depicted summery scenes of gorgeous women in his many visits to the South of France, even travelling as far as Palm Springs. These striking summery outdoor paintings prove why Winston Churchill called Lavery a ‘plein-airiste if there ever was one’.

23/07/2024

Be Inspired - Heartland

With connotations of farmland and agrarian self-sufficiency, Heartland is reminiscent of a countryside farmhouse style with sweeter and softer sensibilities. Including classic comforting farmhouse features including clean minimalism, a neutral palette and rural motifs, Heartland is balanced with touches of cottagecore, evident in the more romantic and sweet pastel features. Rooted in nature and focusing more on slow living, this tranquil collection is both grounded and timeless.

Whether landscapes featuring fluffy trees and grass growing into pathways or sketchy charcoals of country critters that are unkempt and rough around the edges, these peaceful prints are engaging and alluring in their intentional imperfections. From golden hour photography to the majesty and mystery of misty meadows and hazy horizons, from fields overgrown with an abundance of wildflowers to sun streaks streaming through forest canopies, this charming collection emphasises the sweet simplicity of rustic life.

19/07/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend – Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist Exhibition in 1874. Although he rejected the idea that he was an Impressionist, French artist Edgar Degas arguably shaped the Impressionist movement, bringing together the artists we now consider key to the movement as well as organising and participating in several of the Impressionist exhibitions between 1874 and 1886. Whilst he did follow the impressionistic ethos of capturing fleeting moments in time he did reject the idea of painting en plein air, instead preferring the way that artificial lights created contrast in contours. Degas’ father recognised and nurtured his son’s artistic gift early, allowing him a classical artistic education which he often subverted. Although he frequently displayed academic artistic techniques, Degas’ subjects were more urban and ‘low’, depicting scenes of modern Paris like café life, milliners, launderesses, and dancers. He is arguably best known for his works of dancers, of which he created 1,500; these were not traditional portraits but often used awkward cropping and perspectives to focus on movement, physicality, discipline and contortion;

Degas displayed a scientific interest in many types of media, experimenting with engraving, monotype, photography and sculpture, on top of painting and sketching. A contemporary critic noted that Degas conducted ‘restless searches for new procedure’, frequently using novel combinations of materials, from breaking up surface texture using hatching to using both dry and wet pastel to using watercolour and gouache to soften contours. Even in his sculptural work he mixed media and in the one sculpture he displayed to the public, despite making many more, he created a nearly life-size wax figure of a dancer with real hair and a cloth tutu. Critics were astounded by the realism of this sculpture, claiming that he ‘has revolutionised the traditions of sculpture as he has long since shaken the conventions of painting’.

17/07/2024

Be Inspired - Industrial Interest

The weathered and raw unrefined nature in these authentic industrial artworks have their own unique appeal; although it may be easy to see the industrial style as cold and unwelcoming, embracing these imperfections for what they are creates a casual environment that is laidback and unpretentious.

Featuring neutral and understated colour tones alongside collage-like layering, this clean collection includes busy blocks that overlap and blend into one another with sharp geometric angles that still prevail amongst structural and severe yet simultaneously stunning skylines. With a focus on the functional and architectural elements, these prints have a rich and textural depth that balance the open and airy space to help create a simple yet striking minimalist style.

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15/07/2024

Introducing Johannah Muriel

Johannah Muriel is a London-based artist and printmaker. Her one-of-a-kind, mixed media studies combine gestural marks and abstract shape formations, to produce layers of colour and texture. Johannah’s prints are the result of instinctive reactions to natural references, capturing her emotional response to the world around her.

Areas of varnish and detailed hand-embroidery manifests on paper into organic forms and compositional features, encouraging the viewer to investigate each layer of the work. Johannah studied Fashion Design and currently teaches Art in the UK. Her work is regularly exhibited in West Suss*x and London.

We recently spoke with Johannah to learn more about her process:

How do you know when a piece of art is finished?
"This is a hard one. Sometimes I ‘over-cook’ the piece and it’ll go in the bin, or I’ll leave it for months and re-visit it later. Usually, I can just tell when a piece is finished- especially in the printing stage. I know that I can add compositional features or embellishment with embroidery rather than ‘risking’ one more layer through the press!"

Read the full interview and see the collection, on our website now.

12/07/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend – One Love by Sidney Maurer

Artist Sidney Maurer was best known for his work in both the Art and Music scene, depicting his A-list clientele in mixed media artworks. This portrait depicts pioneer of reggae and Rastafari icon, Bob Marley, who popularised Jamaican Music to the world during his tragically short life. Born in Jamaica, Marley started his music career at only 18 as a member of the Wailers, a group which eventually came to be known as Bob Marley and the Wailers. They quickly rose to fame, fusing reggae with rock accents to appeal to popular sensibilities of the time. Although they were originally scheduled to open 17 shows in the USA, they were fired after only four as it quickly became apparent they were more popular than the main acts. Although the Wailers disbanded in 1974, each pursuing solo careers, Marley kept the moniker ‘Bob Marley and the Wailers’ and achieved a solo international breakthrough with his live version of ‘No Woman, No Cry’ in 1975.

After surviving an assassination attempt towards the end of 1976, Marley and his family fled Jamaica, moving to Chelsea, in London, in 1977. It is rumoured that he chose Chelsea due to its proximity to Battersea Park, where he played football with his friends every day. During his five months in Chelsea he recorded Exodus, the legendary album that includes song like ‘One Love’ and ‘Three Little Birds’, as well as writing many songs for his next album Kaya. After finding a melanoma under the nail of his toe and refusing amputation, Bob Marley died in 1981, at 36 years old. His time in Chelsea may be inextricably linked to his icon status as Exodus, which stayed on the British charts for 56 weeks in a row, was awarded ‘Album of the Century’ by Time magazine and ‘One Love’ was awarded Song of the Millennium by the BBC. The tale of this pioneer and icon has been told many times in books, biographies and documentaries but has been most recently told again in Bob Marley: One Love, a biopic which came out in early 2024. Such a beloved figure, this movie’s release in Jamaica set a record for the biggest box office opening ever in the country’s history.

11/07/2024

Be Inspired - Decorative Delights

Decorative art has a beautiful balance of both function and fashion, inspiring pieces that were more than simply aesthetic appearance. The Arts and Crafts movement which blossomed between the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, saw a turn towards traditional craftsmanship, frequently featuring simple but embellished styled from folk art such as Indian miniatures, to more medieval or romantic styles, like the artwork on tarot cards.

These pretty prints display the best features of decorative art, modernised for today, a kind of maximalism on a small scale, keeping it bold but balanced, ornamental but not overwhelming. Featuring ornate ornithology, almost botanical floral illustrations, posed portraiture and more, this varied collection all share an elegance in their ornamentation. Full of rich textures and intricate patterns, delve into the detail of these adorned artworks.

https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/decorative-delights/

09/07/2024

Be Inspired - Bold Brushwork

With bold brushwork, the fluid and freeing movements in these powerful prints are emphatic, expressive and energetic. These simple scenes are sometimes reminiscent of hazy horizons and faded landscapes and others are often altogether more abstract; by removing unnecessary detail we are able to focus on the broader strokes, the bigger picture.

This collection is captivating in its confident simplicity, with an assortment of colour schemes to suit any style, from muted and monochrome to vibrant and verdant. Including a mix of styles, with sharp geometric edges and fluffy cloud-like blending, industrial collage-like layering and interweaving webs of sketchy lines, these prints all feature tell-tale textural marks that indicate pressure and motion, creating a sense of directionality and dynamism in every piece.

05/07/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend - Joyful Mountain Landscape by Paul Klee

Klee's credo (belief) placed on his tombstone by his son Felix, said 'I cannot be grasped in the here and now, for my dwelling place is as much among the dead, as the yet unborn, slightly closer to the heart of creation than usual, but still not close enough'.

Paul Klee (1879–1940) was a Swiss-born painter renowned for his distinctive style that combined elements of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. His work is characterised by a unique use of colour, geometric forms, and whimsical imagery, often evoking a sense of playful abstraction. Klee was an influential figure in modern art and a notable member of the Bauhaus school, where he taught alongside other avant-garde artists.

This painting and many others were influenced by Klee's visit to Tunis in 1914 when he spent time with August Macke and Louis Moilliet and he was impressed by the quality of the light. Klee experimented with the cool romanticism of abstraction and with this vocabulary he added colour to his abilities in draftsmanship. The coloured rectangle became his basic building block which some scholars associate with the musical note which Klee combined with other coloured blocks to create a colour harmony and Analogous to a musical composition. His selection of a particular colour palette emulates a musical key.

02/07/2024

Be Inspired - Farmhouse Fun

Grab your cowboy boots and saddle up; country is back and more popular than ever. From the Eras Tour to Cowboy Carter to rising country artists like Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan and Dasha climbing up the charts and sticking around to be songs of the summer, country-infused music has made the mainstream. Country music was the fastest growing music genre last year and these artists have taken advantage of an already booming interest in country. Whether coastal cowgirl fashion or Westerncore, this grounded and down-to-earth style strikes a balance between more modern, in the moment trends and traditional and timeless features.

Farmhouse has been a firm favourite in the interior decorating world for over a decade now because of its timelessness and versatility but has still had its own evolution. This refreshed collection has all of the warmth and elegance of classic farmhouse style with a sweet simplicity and more fresh and fun modern twist. Featuring bucolic scenery and rustic motifs, from farmyard florals to hard-working horses, this classic collection balances both the inviting and the interesting, the cosy and the quirky.

28/06/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend - John James Audubon

John James Audubon was a renowned French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He was known for his expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. Here are five notable facts about him:
1. James Audubon is best known for his monumental work, "The Birds of America," a collection of 435 life-sized prints of North American bird species. Its considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed and his vibrant illustrations set a new standard for ornithological art. Audubon also identified 25 new species and a number of new sub-species.
2. Born on April 26, 1785, in Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). He was the son of a French Navy Official and his mistress - a 27 year old chambermaid. He was later taken to France, where he was formally adopted by his father and stepmother, and grew up in Nantes, France, before moving to the United States.
3. He travelled extensively through the wilderness of North America, often enduring harsh conditions. His commitment to his work included living in primitive conditions and facing financial difficulties, yet his passion for birds drove him to continue his efforts.
4. Audubon developed innovative techniques for studying and depicting birds, including being one of the first to band birds to track their movements and life cycles. His field notes and observations contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of bird species.

5. Audubon's dedication to the study and conservation of birds has had a lasting impact on ornithology and environmentalism. The Audubon Society, founded in his honour, is one of the oldest and most respected conservation organisations in the United States, continuing his legacy of protecting birds and their habitats.

26/06/2024

Series Spotlight - Nautical Detail by Ben Wood

Ben Wood began his photography career in London at the age of twenty-one, honing his skills assisting renowned photographers such as David Bailey, Don Freeman, and Cameron Watt. He later established his own studio in Clerkenwell, London. In 2000, Wood relocated to the Isle of Wight, where he found a calling in marine photography.

This latest collection, Nautical Detail, encapsulates the essence and beauty of maritime environments, exploring the dynamic and intricate life aboard ships. His work is deeply rooted in the timeless nature of life at sea: the classic details and the spirit of journey and adventure.

With a keen eye for detail, his photographs showcase the intricacies of nautical life. Our Nautical Detail curation is a visual tribute to the enduring allure of the sea and the machinery that allows us to explore it, making it a must-see for sailors and maritime enthusiasts alike.

24/06/2024

Be Inspired - Lavender Infusion

While lavender is currently enjoying a well-deserved moment in art, design, and interiors, the colour purple has always held a significant place in the art world. Monet famously exclaimed: “I have finally discovered the true colour of the atmosphere. It is violet. The open air is violet. I found it!” And it is well known that the Impressionists loved to experiment with different tones and hues of purple, capturing the fleeting moments of water and light. However, before Impressionism fell in love with purples, lavender was a colour reserved only for the wealthiest in society. It wasn’t until 1856, with the invention of a synthetic dye, that lavender became more commonplace in fashion and interiors.

Lavender is a versatile colour that partners well with others. Pair it with pinks and blues as part of an analogous colour scheme or combine it with greens and oranges for a lively yet balanced triadic palette. Explore our latest collection that celebrates this softer side of purple. This curation unites a variety of contemporary pieces that exude the calmness, serenity, and tranquillity of the tone. From florals to abstracts, illustrations to photography, this selection is joyous, graceful, and soothing.

https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/lavender-infusion/

21/06/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend - The Musicians by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Caravaggio is one of the most celebrated painters of the Italian Baroque period. Born in 1571, he developed a distinctive style known as chiaroscuro, a technique involving strong contrasts between light and dark. This allowed him to create realistic scenes that conveyed a sense of emotional intensity. His controversial artistic approach included using ordinary people as models, often from the lower classes, enabling him to produce art renowned for its dramatic compositions and gritty realism.

Among his most famous works is "The Musicians," a painting that exemplifies Caravaggio's unique approach to art. The painting depicts four young men gathered together, engaged in making music. Three of the figures are musicians, while the fourth, often interpreted as Cupid, holds a bunch of grapes, symbolising the themes of love and pleasure intertwined with the arts. The composition is intimate and detailed, drawing the viewer into the scene. Each figure is rendered with meticulous attention, from the textures of their clothing to the subtle play of light on their skin.
"The Musicians" is a testament to Caravaggio's innovative approach to realism and his departure from the idealised forms of the Renaissance. It remains a significant example of his influence on Baroque art and his enduring legacy in the history of painting.

19/06/2024

Palm Springs

The Palm Springs aesthetic seamlessly blends bold colours and geometric patterns with mid-century influences. It features architecture that blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, whilst reflecting the surrounding desert environment. This style is playful and lively, yet adeptly incorporates pastels and neutrals to create a comfortable and stylish appeal. Palm Springs is both modern and timeless, chic and natural.

This diverse collection embodies everything that is Palm Springs: from abstract art and photography to classic paintings and retro-chic illustrations. It showcases a breadth of work inspired by the desert oasis. Our vibrant collection will transport you to the always-trendy, dreamy desert and architecturally inspired Palm Springs destination every day.

17/06/2024

The Night Sky

The night sky serves as a muse for artists, a subject of study for scientists, and a source of mystery and intrigue for countless others. Recently, the skies have dazzled us with natural phenomena such as the Great North American Eclipse and a rare, stunning display of the Northern Lights across the UK and Europe.

What is it about the night sky that has fascinated artists throughout time? Is it the profound beauty and sense of wonder it invokes, the rich palette that allows for exploration of light, shadow, and colour, or simply its compelling nature that ignites the imagination? From its limitless depths to the delights of its stars, moons, and planets, the night sky holds a timeless and universal appeal. It connects different cultures and people through a shared fascination with the cosmos.

Our latest collection embodies the vast array of interpretations that have emerged from capturing the skies in art. From iconic swirling artworks to meticulous studies of the moon, immerse yourself in our curated exploration of The Night Sky.

14/06/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend - The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is a masterpiece of many mysteries. Though it has been extensively analysed for its hidden meanings it wasn’t until 2007 that Oxford doctorate candidate Giovanni Maria Pala discovered a musical secret within the painting.

Pala noted that the placement of the bread pieces along with the hand positions of the thirteen figures created a 40-second melody when overlaid with a musical staff. At first Pala’s attempts at reproducing the melody were unsuccessful. That was until he explored the possibility that it was written right-to-left - as Leonardo often did - and then the melody came to life: a musical reflection of the tension of Jesus anticipating his betrayal by Judas. Pala suggests the hymn is best played on a pipe organ, an instrument popular in Leonardo's time.

But why would da Vinci hide music in his art? Considering that the Duke of Milan commissioned this piece for the Dominican convent of Santa Maria della Grazie, which is where the painting still resides, the artist may have felt certain that his painting would be cared for. That, coupled with the fact that da Vinci was also a talented musician and instrument marker, suggests that this theory is really quite plausible.

Have you heard the music hidden in da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’?

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12/06/2024

Series Spotlight - Jason Jade

Throughout history, art has served as a creative and visual response to global challenges. Now, more than ever, artists are responding to the climate crisis through their work. They explore nature in their practice, advocate for climate action, and embrace innovative methods to reduce their environmental impact. One such artist is Jason Jade.

With a deep commitment to the environment, social harmony, and various scientific and engineering innovations, Jason has developed a unique artistic style. His focus is on ensuring the future survival of all societies within the natural world. In this context, his work is inspired by 'Mother Earth'. Jason hopes that everyone can see the ever-changing spirit recognisable in the endless colours, patterns, and textures that inhabit nature.

Explore Jason's collection, which offers an abstracted view of nature through his unique perspective, celebrating beauty and form in our environment. His visual language not only advocates for the survival of 'Mother Earth' but also raises awareness, inspires change, and promotes positive action.

10/06/2024

Artist in Focus - Sylvette - Picasso's Muse

In the 1950s, Lydia Corbett was introduced to Pablo Picasso at Vallauris on the French Riviera. At this time, Picasso was breaking-up with his wife Francois Gilot, and Lydia’s presence brought a new and positive phase to his work. She became the model for a series of forty works of art. She was known then as Sylvette David, but changed her name during this period. The ‘Heads of Sylvette’ a series of moulded metal sculptures which Picasso worked on through this time, introduced a new major innovation in this work.

In 1968, Lydia decided to move to England and gave all her creative energy to painting. She has been exhibiting ever since and has had numerous shows in London, Europe and Japan. The Anthony Petullo Foundation, one of the most influential collections in America, has a collection of Lydia’s watercolours. In 1993 the Tate Gallery staged a major exhibition of Picasso’s sculpture and paintings. A documentary film on Lydia, and her friend and mentor, was shown on BBC2 at the same time.

Lydia’s beautiful paintings in both oil and watercolour sparkle and take on many subjects. Her fluid lines bring new life to these familiar themes, infusing them with warmth and sunlight. Her ‘assured and gentle approach to the human figure’, as one critic put it, recalls the work of Marc Chagall.

Her pictures are highly distinctive and immediately recognisable. She is very much an international painter and has many fans in the UK and abroad.

07/06/2024

Art History Fact for the Weekend – The Roses of Heliogabus, 1888 by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

The Dutch-English painter Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema was famed for his depictions of luxury and decadence in the Roman Empire. This painting depicts the young Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, also known as Heliogabus, at a banquet wearing a golden silk robe and circlet. He was only 14 when he became Emperor in 218AD and his reign, although short, was known for s*x scandals and religious controversy. He was such a controversial figure that he was assassinated by his own family in 222AD. The debauchery and demise of this young amoral aesthete made Heliogabus an anti-hero of sorts in the Decadent movement of the late nineteenth century.

Depicting a story from Augustan History, a Roman collection of biographies, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s painting focuses on the moment after several hours of drinking and gluttony, where guests lay on the floor exhausted watching rose petals cascade down from the ceiling. As petals continued to fall in such abundance that they even smothered some party guests to death, Heliogabus looks on, unbothered or bemused at best. Out of season in the UK during the winter months, Alma-Tadema reportedly sent for rose petals from the South of France every week for the four months he spent painting this. Although the original Latin refers to ‘violets and other flowers’, this painting’s use of rose petals was an intentional switch; where violets represented faithfulness and modesty in Victorian floriography, roses stood for lust and desire. Dionysian imagery features in the background, from a statue of the god himself, representing winemaking, ritual madness and religious ecstasy, to the woman playing the double pipes in the attire of a maenad, the symbol of frenzied ecstasy and intoxication.

This painting was received very well, exhibiting in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition that year. Using Victorian symbolism and morality alongside this iconic transgressive Roman figure, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema was able to appeal to the sensibilities of both sides of his audience, both artistic and societal.

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Series Spotlight - Steen Doessing Born and raised in Denmark, Steen Doessing grew up surrounded by water. The ocean, lakes and rivers were everywhere he looked. Water, to him, represents life and the powerful equanimity of nature. Using long exposures, he captures a slow-motion sequence of movements and static objects and lets the elements blend into a single visual plane. Steen Doessing's work is widely recognised and has featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the UK, US and Europe. He has been published in many national and international publications as well as being awarded multiple international photography awards. In 2011 he was awarded "European Photographer of the Year" for his picture "Calm before the Storm".

Introducing Johannah Muriel Johannah Muriel is a London-based artist and printmaker. Her one-of-a-kind, mixed media studies combine gestural marks and abstract shape formations, to produce layers of colour and texture. Johannah’s prints are the result of instinctive reactions to natural references, capturing her emotional response to the world around her. Areas of varnish and detailed hand-embroidery manifests on paper into organic forms and compositional features, encouraging the viewer to investigate each layer of the work. Johannah studied Fashion Design and currently teaches Art in the UK. Her work is regularly exhibited in West Sussex and London. We recently spoke with Johannah to learn more about her process: How do you know when a piece of art is finished? "This is a hard one. Sometimes I ‘over-cook’ the piece and it’ll go in the bin, or I’ll leave it for months and re-visit it later. Usually, I can just tell when a piece is finished- especially in the printing stage. I know that I can add compositional features or embellishment with embroidery rather than ‘risking’ one more layer through the press!" Read the full interview and see the collection, on our website now.

Series Spotlight - Jason Jade Throughout history, art has served as a creative and visual response to global challenges. Now, more than ever, artists are responding to the climate crisis through their work. They explore nature in their practice, advocate for climate action, and embrace innovative methods to reduce their environmental impact. One such artist is Jason Jade. With a deep commitment to the environment, social harmony, and various scientific and engineering innovations, Jason has developed a unique artistic style. His focus is on ensuring the future survival of all societies within the natural world. In this context, his work is inspired by 'Mother Earth'. Jason hopes that everyone can see the ever-changing spirit recognisable in the endless colours, patterns, and textures that inhabit nature. Explore Jason's collection, which offers an abstracted view of nature through his unique perspective, celebrating beauty and form in our environment. His visual language not only advocates for the survival of 'Mother Earth' but also raises awareness, inspires change, and promotes positive action.

Artist in Focus - Julia Gilmore What do they tell writers? “Write what you know.” Julia Gilmore paints what she knows. Exploding into the post war baby boom in the role of youngest of three Gilmore girls, it was instantly clear Julia’s mission in life was to spread happiness. Growing up in “the Mid-Century Modern World” the expression of her joy took many forms, from mimicking the family cocker spaniel, dressing up as a hot dog for the 4th of July parade, and belting out “Hello Dolly” in a guttural voice that earned her the family nickname “Louis”. Focusing on visual art as her personal creative form of communication, Julia graduated with a BFA from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Shortly after graduation she launched a 3-piece punk/new wave band, releasing several albums and music videos, while touring extensively for many years. Today, Julia works in her studio armed with a palette knife and huge tubes of oil paint. She creates artwork that elevates ordinary prosaic subject matter to a new level of iconic imagery and captures the essence of a generation with a direct joie de vivre expression of vivid colour and texture. https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/julia-gilmore/

Introducing Jennifer L Mohr

Jennifer L Mohr is an acrylic and mixed media painter living and creating in the Treaty 7 territory of Alberta, Canada. Her creative work mirrors a special connection with the natural world and explores ideas about her identity as being deeply linked to place, specifically the Prairie landscape she calls home. She has a fond affinity for all plants ‘wild and weedy’ and enjoys hunting for wildflowers with her family on their 20 acres of native prairie. Jennifer holds a B.F.A. in painting from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Expressive mark and colour layered in Jennifer’s maximalist style invites the viewer to linger in their own moment of connection with the land. https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/jennifer-l-mohr/

Introducing Colette Moscati Colette represents a fusion of her British/Italian and Singaporean heritage. Creativity runs in the family. Colette regards herself as both self-taught and forever a student in life. Her work is inspired by her experiences of people, places, or objects that bring her joy and she describes her genre as 'intuitive expressionism'. The paint surface is very important and using acrylics on robust surfaces, she adds scraping with her palette knife to achieve the results that give her satisfaction. Be inspired by our Colette Moscati's collection, on our website now.

Be Inspired Look Book - Chasing Sunshine With gloomy weather and shorter days, wintertime is likely to reignite that travel bug inside you. It’s the time of year we’re all craving long days starting with fresh pastries and coffee on the balcony, driving with the roof down, sipping drinks at sunset and dinner on the beach. A time of slow afternoons with no responsibilities, full of rest and relaxation as well as travel and exploration. Full of whimsy and the sun-filled escapism of holidays, this look book is reminiscent of sunnier climes and happier times. Including breezy and beautiful photography reminiscent of the Riviera and other iconic holiday destinations alongside seashells and sails full of wind, dewdrops on waxy leaves and wavy seas, this fresh look book has a wide variety of prints perfect for preserving that summer feeling. Whether whimsical illustrations or Impressionistic seascapes, this look book includes plenty of ocean blues and coastal views to bring on the vacation vibes. The vintage posters and kitschy prints add a sunshiny sense of nostalgia for romantic and relaxing retro times without being dated. Featuring bold botanical patterns and vibrant florals, this cheerful collection of prints also includes a playful and fresh take on the tropical trend that’s currently on the rise. Satisfy your desire for fun, distraction, and warmth with this holiday look book that balances that freeing sense of unrestrained adventure and exploration with the languid feeling of basking in warm sunshine.

Artist in Focus - Stella Chang Stella Chang was born in California and grew up between the US, Taiwan and Canada. She attended New York University where she studied art with inspirational tutors. Stella designed fashion handbags for a number of well-known brands which included recognition from the Queen of fashion, Anna Wintour. More recently, Stella has embarked on artistic experimentation using a range of mediums including watercolour, ink illustration, digital and three dimensional work to create visual narratives, seeking to transcend the constraints of trends and seasons. Her work often conveys messages of light and hope. We recently interviewed Stella to learn more about her influences and her process. What is your creative process - how to you begin a new piece of work? I’m one of those artists whose mind would go blank and start to “chase after fairies”. I’d see a procession of images racing across the blank paper, and I’d pick one or two to put them down. Sometimes I’d see too many of them and would paint until I physically exhaust myself. For a lack of better words, painting and drawing to me really are a compulsion. Read the full interview on our website. https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/stella-chang/

Introducing Erika Greenfield Erika Greenfield is an artist and mother based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been featured in many exhibitions in the US and internationally. Inspired by nature, she enjoys growing flowers in her garden and hiking through forests. She can also be found getting lost in the halls of New York’s many great museums. Drawing on these influences, Greenfield aims to imbue a strong emotive quality in all of the work that she creates. Be inspired by highlights from our Erika Greenfield collection, now on our website. https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/erika-greenfield/

Artist in Focus - Paul Klee

Artist in Focus - Paul Klee Paul Klee (pronounced Klay) was born December 18th in Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland in 1879. His first artistic direction was towards music, the piano and violin. In 1898 he hesitated between music and painting, but finally opted for the latter. Klee’s artistic breakthrough came in 1914, after a trip to Tunisia. Inspired by the light there, Klee began to delve into abstract art. Klee taught at the Bauhaus from 1921 to 1931, alongside his friend Kandinsky. Kandinsky and Klee formed the Blue Four (die Blaue Vier) with two other artists, Lyonel Feininger and Alexei von Jawlensky, and toured the United States to lecture and exhibit. Klee also had exhibits in Paris around this time, finding favour with the French surrealists. Klee began teaching at Dusseldorf Academy in 1931 until he was fired under Nazi rule and moved to Switzerland in late 1933. Klee was at the peak of his creative output during this tumultuous period. He produced nearly five hundred works in a single year. His work is impossible to categorize; and moved freely and imaginatively from one style to another. https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/paul-klee/

Be Inspired - Small Size Big Impact These powerful but petite prints can be a unique and unexpected focal point that doesn’t entirely consume your space. Full of fuss free features for clean and cultivated themes these artworks are simple and striking, perfect for minimalist spaces and considered styles whether above furniture like beside tables or mantlepieces or on a big empty wall. Play with negative space and asymmetric placement for a bold way to provide depth and intrigue to any space. With geometric abstracts and structural sketches alongside rich landscapes and roomscapes there is a wide variety of styles and themes to accent any space. Including similarly simplistic muted colour schemes for the monochromatic minimalist and vivid and graphic colours to add a pop of colour to tie a room together for the considered connoisseur. We have so often seen gallery walls and large wall art, it’s about time for a subtle subversive statement piece that’s small in size but big in impact. https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/small-size-big-impact/

Artist in Focus - Manny Woodard Manny has drawn since she was a child, for her it is an expression of her character, like her own hand writing. She sees it as a way of articulating unsaid thoughts and emotions through the tactile and immediate medium of charcoal or pencil. Most of her drawings are of seemly ordinary people caught in a moment of time. She enjoys the random marks and mistakes, which is the nature of the medium, and treats them as part of the final work. These marks are welcomed rather than rubbed out or hidden. For her, the serendipity of the drawing process, with all its imperfections, adds an openness and honesty to the work. Manny started sculpting in approximately 2006. In that year she won the ING Discerning Eye Sculpture Prize in London and also the Chelsea Art Society Sculpture Prize. Since then her sculptures have been exhibited in many galleries in the UK. She then largely stopped making new art while helping her husband, who is also an artist, to renovate houses. We recently interviewed Manny to learn more about her influences and her process. Head over to our website to read the full interview.

Series Spotlight - Tuscan Travels Florian Schleinig is an artist with his camera, he captures the world with a unique eye through his story-telling photography. And travel is one of his greatest muses. We are delighted to showcase this charming collection of photographs from his adventure through Italy - in a campervan with his family. It is a beautiful and personal tale of his Italian adventure. Driving through the rolling hills of Italy, he captures the vast, golden fields and traditional, classical architecture of this part of the country. From sprawling landscapes and charming buildings to intricate moments and details, Tuscan Travels is a snapshot of freedom and exploration. Beautiful light weaves throughout this series that exudes beauty, history, and bygone moments. Let Tuscan Travels whisk you away to Italy itself, a country that offered the artist free rein on his creativity and resulted in a truly creative collection of photographs.

Artist in Focus - Holly Frean

Artist in Focus - Holly Frean Holly Frean is an award-winning artist whose work incorporates a range of mediums from oil painting to original prints. Holly has developed a unique and technically accomplished style which appeals to a wide range of art lovers and collectors. She has been commissioned by the leading Designers Kit Kemp and Johnny Bowden working in collaboration with a wide range of brands including Burberry, Paul Smith and Anthropologie. She was awarded the National Open Art Competition Painting Prize in 2012 chosen by Grayson Perry and regularly exhibits at the Royal Academy. She exhibits regularly both in the United Kingdom and the USA and commissions include those from the Duchess of Northumberland, designer Betty Jackson, comedians Russell Howard and Ricky Gervais and actor Russell Tovey. We recently interviewed Holly to learn more about her influences and her process: For someone discovering your work for the first time, can you tell them a bit about you, your art and how it began? I grew up in a highly creative household and have been lucky enough to live as an artist since leaving art school. My parents are graphic and textile designers and I originally thought I would be an architect so I began an architecture degree before I decided it wasn’t where I needed to be, and I quit and enrolled on the BA in Fine Art at City and Guilds of London Art School. I have retained a love of pattern and repetition and a sense for planning, which I think comes from being aware of the built environment from a very young age. Early discussions around the dinner table were all about colour, shape, form, balance, construction, composition, line, tone, materials… Read the full interview on our website now!

Be Inspired - New Reality

Be Inspired - New Reality The relationship between art and technology is changing rapidly. As society becomes ever more tech-focused so too does art; even the value of art within a digital space is ever-increasing, from the metaverse to NFTs. Technology in the art world has helped push both boundaries and realities and is altering the way that we are able to experience art. Art is moving to the realms of extended reality, from virtual reality to mixed reality to augmented reality, the digital and technological advancements made in very recent history alone has created a new canvas for art and artistic expression entirely. Discover and explore an intermingling of forward-thinking technology and the real world. Proactively reinventing what we already know, from familiar artworks fused with futuristic features, streets and sidewalks and avant-garde augmented architecture, this collection is both for those who want to escape reality or just distort it. Full of fun and whimsy, this curious collection of pioneering prints celebrates the new reality of art and however it may continue to change in the future.

Artist in Focus - Andrew McKay

Artist in Focus - Andrew McKay https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/andrew-mckay/ Born in Scotland, Andrew McKay aims to capture the wonder, essence and beauty of the places he visits in such a way that will inspire others to enjoy the outdoors, explore nature and care for the environment. At the beginning of this century, Andrew photographed a beautiful sunset on a Scottish beach and was so pleased with the result that he started on a career as a professional photographer in which profession he is becoming increasingly recognised with him being a finalist on a number of occasions in the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition. Andrew is also a scratch golfer and he merges his love of the game with his professional expertise to produce stunning photographs of golf courses alongside his wonderful landscapes. We recently interviewed Andrew to learn more about his influences and his process. Have a look at the full interview on our website now!

Introducing Lilia Orlova Holmes https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/lilia-orlova-holmes/ Lilia was born in Eastern Europe and now lives and works in England. Her paintings are in many collections around the World and her looser and freer brush-work expresses her own emotive intuition. The work is anchored in figurations which are neither representational nor observational, but are explorations of feeling awoken by the artist's search for inner meaning. Lilia is inspired by the way nature creates endless variety without judgement on what should or should not be. Her work has been described by a leading art critic as `the ethereal beauty of Lilia's fantastical garden-scapes is mixed with a loose Impressionist technique as brush-marks seem to fall off the canvas. Allow earthly splendor to fill the room with dreamy romance and a distinct Japanese calligraphic influence' View our website for the full collection!

Series Spotlight - Ellen Levine Dodd https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/ellen-levine-dodd/ Ellen Levine Dodd grew up in a small New England beach town near Boston, Massachusetts. She has been doing artwork all her life. Starting with art lessons after school to university degrees in painting, photography, and paper making, she has had an eclectic and wide-ranging education in art, studying with many well known painters, photographers, and digital printers. Her extensive travel through out the United States, Europe and the Middle East has had a strong influence on her art. Ellen has lived in the San Francisco Bay area since the 1970’s, after moving from New Mexico, where she lived after leaving art school in New England. Ellen developed and launched Bradford Gallery located in San Anselmo California where she worked as gallery director and curator. The gallery specialised in representing and showing landscape and plein-air artists. Currently as an independent curator she has curated “Colour Play 1”, “Colour Play 2”, and the “Modern Landscape” at the Danville Village Theatre Art Gallery. Ellen works full time as a professional painter, photographer, printer and art teacher and mentor in her studio in downtown Novato, California. She has worked in leather, paper making, wood, photography, printmaking, drawing and painting. Her work is boldly coloured and richly textured, with multiple layers, scratched, sanded, carved into and drawn onto. Her vision is emotional, expressionistic, and positive; with brightly coloured gestural brushwork, a strong sense of story and symbolism, and a passionate reference to the preservation of the landscape. Head over to our website to view our wonderful collection of Ellen Levine Dodd artworks!

Artist in Focus - Anthony Lamb Born and raised in the North of England, Anthony Lamb is a fine art photographer based in London and Abu Dhabi. Anthony was always motivated to pursue a career in the arts, attending Art College and completing a BA in Furniture and Product Design at Nottingham Trent University. His interest in photography was a combination of several influences. Since childhood, he’s been lucky enough to travel to some extraordinary locations; including the European Alps, North Africa and the Scottish Highlands. These visits ‘fuelled’ Anthony’s love of the wilderness and created an appreciation for uninhabited areas, places where solitary embodiment was possible. This fascination with the natural environment and his passion for minimalist art and design inspired Anthony to pick up a camera in 2003. His intention; to document his outdoor experiences by capturing the essence of the landscape through simplistic glimpses. In his photographs, negative space and an ethereal aesthetic provide the viewer with a sense of serenity, calm and connection, interpreting the emotions of the moments captured. His post-production style offers pastel expressionism to soothe the soul further. Incorporating a minimalistic approach within his photography and drawn to water and open space; you will see these narratives in many of his photographs. ‘My wish is to offer different frames of reference that transport you to a place suspended between reality and your imagination.’

Artist in Focus - Lucy Francis https://www.rosenstiels.com/be-inspired/lucy-francis/ Lucy Francis is an illustrator and fine artist based in London. She studied Illustration & Visual Communication at university, obtaining a First Class Honours degree. Since graduating she has worked within various creative fields, however her true passion has always been drawing, primarily using traditional tools and practices. Lucy specialises in finely detailed illustrations, inspired by the natural world, she strives to capture the realism and beauty inherent in the subjects she draws. With a particular fascination with flora and fauna, she creates decorative pieces for the home, with an additional interest in designs and patterns for textiles, gifts and stationery. Her work has been exhibited at David Shepherd’s Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibitions (2013 & 2015), with original drawings displayed in the Mall Galleries in London. She was also featured as part of the 'The Best New Creatives of Noise Festival 2014' exhibition, having been selected as Curator’s Choice for the Illustration category by Gerald Scarfe CBE. As a result of this selection, her work was displayed on a plinth along London’s famous Southbank. Gerald Scarfe described Lucy's work as “wonderful, traditional wildlife drawings, faithfully, beautifully observed and drawn. Wonderful work for textbooks or prints. Exceptional work”. Lucy’s work has been sold in high profile retailers internationally.