January 2012
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Exhibition at Bait Muzna Gallery attracts art...
Oman Observer
The Bait Muzna Gallery in Oman held the first exhibition “Wave of Arts” at the Sultanate’s 18 hole Golf Course at The Wave.
One of the paintings sold was of Dhows,Sur by Alan Reed. The painting was purchased by officials of The Wave who presented it as a gift to the VIP His Highness Sayyid Kamil bin Fahd al Said who inaugurated the exhibition.
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Hot off the Press
This fantastic new watercolour painting of “Grey Street, Snow Shower” has just come off the drawing board today. It will also be reproduced as a limited edition print of 95 and is available in two different sizes.
The painting captures the majestic sweeping curve of what has been described by the architectural critic Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as being the finest curved street in Europe....
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Pump Room, Bath
“Pump Room in the Snow” is a large studio watercolour by my husband Alan Reed based on studies made on location in Bath.
Over the last two years he entered the Bath Prize, a painting competition held annually in Bath where contestants are given a specific location in Bath to paint “plein air”. Once they have painted their allocated scene before the competition deadline, they can enter other...
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October 2011
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Alan Reed Winner of the Circus Painting, Bath 2011
Once again Alan Reed has scooped a winner at the Bath Painting Prize 2011. This year he has won the best painting of the Circus.
“ I wanted to retain the freshness of the location sketchbook watercolours I had painted of the Circus, so I kept my leather bound sketchbook open in front of me at all times as a constant reminder. The result was a winning painting, an original watercolour...
August 2011
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My Little Italy
As a lover all things Italian my other website creation had to be Paintings of Italy bearing in mind that I am an amateur and that this is a little work/hobby thing I hope that you find it enjoyable to read as I have in making it.
Of course the paintings are by Alan Reed as that is our business and I do believe he is an amazing talented Artist - and husband!
My favourite page is the...
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Paintings of the Gulf
These last few weeks I have been experimenting building 2 mini websites and although there are still a few tweeks needed I am quite pleased with myself. The site relating to Paintings of the Gulf, including Oman, Kuwait and the UAE can be seen on www.gulfart.co.uk I have uploaded slideshows and the Famous Sketchbook of Oman that was given to Queen Elizabeth on her visit to Muscat.
July 2011
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A Match made in Heaven
‘One in a million’ couple’s remarkable story told on TV
A chance meeting at Ponteland’s Diamond Inn 20 years ago led to Susan Reed meeting her perfect match.
But little did she know just how much talented local artist Alan Reed would transform her life.
Their marriage three years later was very much a meeting of minds – as two committed Christians they already had a lot in common, as...
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Italy, Wine and Websites
After a hard days work I decided to make butternut squash risotto. However, when I came to toast off the rice I realised that I had no white wine!!! not like me at all in fact I can’t ever remember having no wine in stock.
Anyway, I discovered that gin would do instead and I’m happy to report that it was a very tasty risotto indeed.
The exciting thing for me this week is that I have...
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July Newsletter for Artist Alan Reed
You are invited to view our July NEWSLETTER where you will see information about INDEPENDENCE EXHIBITION staring 4th July.
The evening will include items generously donated for auction including a 3 hour luxury indulgent spa package from award winning beauty salon City Retreat.
Also a Sunday lunch for 4 from NE2 Social who are providing wines and canapés.
To view some of the paintings by...
June 2011
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Artist Alan has his own Independence day -... →
Published on Tuesday 28 June 2011 01:00 by The Morpeth Herald
AN acclaimed watercolour artist is putting his work on show for charity in a new exhibition.
Alan Reed, who works and sells paintings from his home studio in Cheviot View, Ponteland, will present a collection of his work in aid of local charity Own It.
The scheme helps disengaged young people, aged between 14 and 16, to...
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INDEPENDENCE
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Living in Italy
A short story about some of my time living in Italy. This was published in the Italy magazine a few years ago as I won the “Your Favourite Spring Pasta” competition.
In the 1980’s I lived in Venice for a 5 years and very shortly after arriving, I met a delightful old lady called Nai. The Italian language was unfamiliar to me but she spoke beautiful English and took me under her...
“One was a man who received a scalp bullet - an entry and exit point … and I had...”
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May 2011
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The Art of Alan Reed
Alan Reed from Newcastle upon Tyne can be seen this Wednesday on “Show me the Monet” with his artwork, on BBC2 at 5.15pm.
Click on the link to see Alan Reed Art latest newsletter for more information.
“The series following the fortunes of amateur and professional artists from all over the United Kingdom, as they battle it out for a spot at the Show Me the Monet grand exhibition and...
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Charity Art Exhibition/Making Dreams Come True
The Castlegate Centre, Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne will be the venue to host a major Art Exhibition of the work of established artist Alan Reed.
Alan Reed Art will give 20% of all sales to this amazing charity that is changing the lives of our young people and giving them opportunities that they would otherwise not have.
OWN IT was established in 1997 with the work of Richard Davies...
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Show Me The Monet
The BBC Series titled “Show me the Monet“ series began Monday 9th May on BBC 2 weekdays 5:15-6:00pm. Artist Alan Reed will be appearing in the program on Wednesday 18th with his painting of Grey Street, Newcastle.
“The series following the fortunes of amateur and professional artists from all over the United Kingdom, as they battle it out for a spot at the Show Me the Monet grand exhibition and...
April 2011
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Artist's Newsletter
Our artist newsletter this month has some exciting stuff in about Alan Reed and Royalty, if you would like a peek then click on the link and enjoy the read……………
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Italy
After reading the Italy/Italia magazine it just makes me long to go back to Italy. We have so many memories of long sunny days, salami, home made bread, wine, ice cream……….
Casalalta by Alan Reed
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Buckingham Palace
How about a beautiful signed and numbered limited edition print of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Royal Wedding?
This painting of Buckingham Palace from Green Park by Alan Reed can be found on his website at www.alanreed.com
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Shopping in the Souk
Every trip that we make to Oman involves an hour or so in Mutrah Souk, it provides a real insight to the flavours, smells and wheeling and dealing in the Middle East.
We always stock up on frankincense which we burn at home and of course I always have to stock up on a pashmina or two.
Spices are in abundance and so are Omani daggers, maps and old artifacts, some of which probably arn’t...
March 2011
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Drink the Milk
Drank warm camels milk for the first time ever, it was quite nice but was a bit off putting after seeing the milking procedure beforehand!
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March Watercolours
Throughout March there will be a varied selection of original paintings and limited edition prints by myself, my father Kenneth Reed and Sherree Valentine-Daines at the Studio & Gallery in Ponteland. Old Eldon Square by Kenneth Reed The new Alan Reed Website is continuing to provide an online forum to view and buy my paintings. One can also access my blog to receive regular information...
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Paintings of Oman for Queen Elizabeth
http://main.omanobserver.om/node/31076
“Alan Reed works on location by capturing scenes both by camera and in a small watercolour sketchbook which is with him all times. A limited edition facsimilie of this book has been produced on handmade paper, bound in red leather in a slip case. Each book is numbered and signed by the artist. Copies of this exquisite book are available...
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The Great Blog
I know you might think I am biased being The Artist’s Wife but really the blog of Artist Alan Reed from Ponteland is truly amazing. Please take a look!
Alan Reed’s Blog
February 2011
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Paintings of Italy
I was just thinking today, it’s a while since Alan & I visited Italy. Venice holds some wonderful memories for us, it was the fist place in Italy that we visited together.
Alan being the artist was quite emotional on the day we left. He was so awestruck by the amazing architecture and already knew that he would be back many more times with his paints and brushes. This small watercolour...
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Camels
This is one of my favourite oil paintings, “Camels by Alan Reed”
Not only is Alan a magnificent watercolour artist but as you can see he has other hidden talents in oils, which are rarely displayed for others to see.
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Open Day
To see February’s Newsletter please click on the link http://eepurl.com/cyrx2
Every Saturday throughout February is now an open day for anyone who would like to pop in for a glass of wine and browse in our Gallery, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne/Northumberland.
This month we are launching the Oman Sketch Book Sketch Book of Oman a facsimile sketch book containing 27 giclee reproductions of...
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New Look
I hope you are finding our new look Alan Reed website very informative, particularly as it gives you easy access to Alan’s new wordpress blog which will have regular features including “What’s on the Drawing Board?”, “Painting on Location” and “Top News Story”.
January saw Alan painting several commissions for clients and a trip to Oman to launch “Sketch Book of Oman”. It’s a facsimile...
January 2011
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Hotel Comparison
Following my emergency operation in December Alan & I have been fortunate enough to spend 5 nights at the Crown Plaza in Muscat, Oman. We had a fantastic sea view with a balcony which was a real treat. The food at the hotel was excellent but a little pricey and the hotel it’self although very clean and well situated was also expensive and a little tired looking.
However, I was very...
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Andy in Oman
After following Andy in Oman for some time on his very interesting blog, Alan & I were finally able to meet up with him, his wife Che and baby boy Gershom. It was a lovely afternoon sitting in Starbucks, Muscat overlooking the sea.
If anyone wishing to get some honest insight on Oman’s culture, restaurants and life in general in this unique Gulf country, then Alan and I thoughourly...
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Appreciative Inquiry
There is a process in the development world called ” Appreciative Enquiry” through which people can be taught to find solutions to their difficulties by observing and mobilising the resources around them.
By recognising what they have within themselves or in their environment people can become contributors to the solution rather than relying on the generosity and expertise of others.
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December 2010
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No Christmas Cards
To all my dear friends and family, thank you so much for all your lovely christmas cards which Alan has hung up today.
For those of you who have not received cards from us it’s not that we havn’t been thinking about you, but we had an emergency crisis last Friday 17th.
I had to be rushed into hospital and ended up having a bowel operation. I’m back home now and still quite...
November 2010
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Emily
Good start to the day, just sold the last limited edition print of the “Theatre Royal in the Snow” this was one of my favourites as it featured our precious grandaughter Emily in her red coat.
October 2010
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Whats Important?
Bible
The Bible is the most important book ever written, packed with life-saving truth and common sense wisdom for everyday living today. It’s for everyone from ordinary individuals struggling to cope, to leaders of nations wrestling with issues of justice and ethics. For us, the Bible has the last say.
Spirit Christianity is not a religion. It’s a relationship with a God who is alive...
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle is one of my favourite Cities, not just because I have lived here all my life and class myself as a true Geordie, but because of the many highlights it has to offer.
The Architecture is truly outstanding, especially the curves of Grey Street and the beautiful colour of the stone. Old Eldon Square is another great place where there still remains a Terrace of Georgian houses, many which...
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Fab Art
This fabulous watercolour painting by Alan Reed of “Great Pulteney Street” Bath, has been sold by the Octagon in Bath.
This is where all the finalists for the “Bath Prize 2010” have been on display. This particular painting was done on location with Alan holding a paintbrush in one hand and a umbrella in the other !!
The exhibition ends on Saturday 9th October at...
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Saluki
One of my favourite dogs are the Arabian Saluki’s. This one belongs to our friend’s Bill & Maggie and his name Bourkan. This one was bred by the Director of the Saluki Centre in Abu Dhabi http://bit.ly/a5vu55
Photograph of Bourkan
Watercolour painting of Bourkan by Artist Alan Reed
Aromasin (Exemestane)
After having surgery for breast cancer my consultant put me on Exemestane. This drug did not agree with me and I had numerous side effects which prevented me from living a normal life.
I stopped taking the drug after about 1 year and told my consultant at my next appointment, he said that it did not matter as it would not have made much difference at all! apparantly, the drug is only given as a...
“Aromasin (Exemestane)”
– Aromasin (Exemestane) | Breast Cancer | Drug Information, User Ratings and Reviews
September 2010
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