www.alanreed.com var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10536931-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @theartistswife)http://blog.theartistswife.com/ Oman Observer The Bait Muzna Gallery in Oman held the first exhibition “Wave of Arts” at the...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16821235939http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16821235939Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:03:00 +0000Oman ObserverBait Muzna GalleryMuscatOmanThe Wave18 hole Golf Course at The Wave.DhowsSurAlan Reed's Paintings of the GulfExhibition at Bait Muzna Gallery attracts art lovers<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lynzv2zzoI1qzm0t4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.alanreedsblog.com/post/16816872637/head-of-an-arab-is-my-study-of-john-singer" target="_blank">alanreed</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong><a href="http://www.alanreed.com/shop/product/head-of-an-arab/" target="_blank">Head of an Arab</a></strong></span> is my study of John Singer Sargent’s oil sketch which he would have painted around 1890-91 when he toured Egypt, Greece and Turkey. It was probably painted abroad, however, he may well have painted it from a model when he returned to London. Sargent was commissioned by the Trustees of the Boston Public Library to paint a mural. He was planning a frieze depicting Old Testament prophets, so this painting is relevant to his preparation.</p> <p>Having worked in the Middle East since 2007, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to Arabs on a number of occasions and I’m quite struck by their distinctive, fine looking features which are fascinating to paint. In copying John Singer Sargent’s oil on canvas, I’ve tried to make the same direct, confident brush marks as Sargent, painting directly from observation, without relying on any tracing techniques. Also, I’ve kept to a very limited palate to ensure that the colours are as close to Sargent’s as possible. Of course, I’ve had to work from a photographic copy rather than the original painting, so there will be obvious differences in colouring.</p> <p>The value in making such studies of the great masters works can be seen when one looks at Sargent’s own studies of the artists he admired such as <strong><span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Vel%C3%A1zquez" target="_blank">Diego Velazquez</a></span></strong> and <span><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frans_Hals" target="_blank">Frans Hals</a></strong></span>. This particular study was made on board and can be seen at my <span><strong><a href="http://www.alanreed.com/studio-and-gallery/" target="_blank">Studio & Gallery</a></strong></span> in Ponteland.</p> </blockquote>http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16820928646http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16820928646Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:54:42 +0000 This fantastic new watercolour painting of “Grey Street, Snow Shower” has just come off...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16590163509http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16590163509Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:46:30 +0000Grey StreetSnowTheatre RoaylAlan ReedPaintingEuropewinterfiguresumbrellas “Pump Room in the Snow” is a large studio watercolour by my husband Alan Reed based on studies...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16129582158http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16129582158Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:53:04 +0000watercolour paintingsAlan ReedAlan Reed GalleryAlan Reed's sketchbooksAlan Reed's paintingsAlan Reed Wordpress BlogBath Prize 2010Bath PrizeBath Painting Prize 2011City of bathPontelandSnowStudio and Gallery in PontelandEating fried bread with tomato sauce on (ugh) and getting a train set for Christmas off Mammy &...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16129110166http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/16129110166Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:44:11 +0000Once again Alan Reed has scooped a winner at the Bath Painting Prize 2011. This year he has won the...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/11744992740http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/11744992740Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:24:00 +0100Bath Painting Prize 2011Alan ReedCircusBath As a lover all things Italian my other website creation had to be Paintings of Italy bearing in...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8508734249http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8508734249Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:00:05 +0100lover all things ItalianMy Little ItalyPaintings of Italypaintings are by Alan ReedSketchbook Studies<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0c9soqNmv1qzm0t4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.alanreedsblog.com/post/495094203" target="_blank">alanreed</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Painting on Location</strong></p> <p>Last September I spent a very inspirational week in Norfolk with my wife Susan, daughter Louise and grandchildren Ewan and Anya. Every morning I rose before 6am to paint on location.</p> <p><span>I usually had two paintings on the go together so that while one wash was drying, I was able to work on the other. The painting above is one I did of </span><a title="Wells-next-the-Sea" href="http://bit.ly/9v5XpH" target="_blank">Wells-next-the-Sea</a><span> on a watercolour block 12” x 9”. The second painting of the same scene was in my sketch book containing hand made Italian watercolour paper. </span></p> <p>After applying a wash of lemon yellow to set the tone and mood for the sky, I worked directly onto the paper, drawing with the brush and paint, rather than use a pencil. By working this way, one is able to make marks which are more spontaneous and fresh.</p> </blockquote>http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8440133418http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8440133418Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:35:42 +0100 These last few weeks I have been experimenting building 2 mini websites and although there are...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8439263015http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8439263015Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:13:57 +0100Paintings of the GulfOmanKuwaitUaeGulfartSketchbook of OmanQueen ElizabethQueen Elizabeth on her visit to Muscat.‘One in a million’ couple’s remarkable story told on TV A chance meeting at Ponteland’s Diamond Inn...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8170227432http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/8170227432Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:21:51 +0100City Church, NewcastleartistAlan ReedA Match made in HeavenChristianpolycystic kidneykidney donordialysistransplant registerPontelandFreeman HospitalNewcastlewatercolourGallerySongs of PraiseAfter a hard days work I decided to make butternut squash risotto. However, when I came to toast off...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7974250278http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7974250278Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:48:02 +0100paintings of italybitternut squash risottowine You are invited to view our July NEWSLETTER where you will see information about INDEPENDENCE...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7118975802http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7118975802Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:38:00 +0100Artist Alan ReedCity RetreatNE2 SocialNorth EastItalyMiddle EastPonte Vecchio from Piazza Michelangelo by Artist Alan ReedRoman Baths by Torchlight by Artist Alan ReedRiver Tyne Sunset by Artist Alan Reed<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnjt8588RU1qzmyuto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnjt8588RU1qzmyuto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnjt8588RU1qzmyuto3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Some of the Paintings by artist Alan Reed on display at The INDEPENDENCE Exhibition starting 4th July 2011 at the CsatleGate in aid of OWNIT.</p> <p>Contact <a href="http://www.alanreed.com/contact/" target="_blank">Alan</a> for further information</p> <p><a href="http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/lifestyle/artist_alan_has_his_own_independence_day_1_3509164" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/lifestyle/artist_alan_has_his_own_independence_day_1_3509164" target="_blank">http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/lifestyle/artist_alan_has_his_own_independence_day_1_3509164</a></a></p>http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7041396065http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7041396065Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0100Paintings by artist Alan ReedINDEPENDENCE Exhibition starting 4th July 2011 at the CsatleGate in aid of OWNIT.Artist Alan has his own Independence day - Lifestyle - Morpeth Herald: Published on Tuesday 28...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7018749014http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/7018749014Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:28:00 +0100Alan 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.Artist Alan has his own Independence day - Lifestyle - Morpeth HeraldAN acclaimed watercolour artist is putting his work on show for charity in a new exhibition.http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6320642155http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6320642155Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:02:00 +0100artist Alan ReedCastleGate NewcastleOWNITwww.alanreed.comIndependence in NewcastleAn exhibition of paintings by Alan Reedwww.ownit-limited.orgmaking dreams come trueRichard Davies MBEWalbottle CampusAfter The Kings SpeechVal d'OrciaFather and Son4th - 9th July at the CastleGate A short story about some of my time living in Italy. This was published in the Italy magazine a few...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315703592http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315703592Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:48:00 +0100Via Garibaldi, Veniceshort storyliving in ItalyItaly magazineYour Favourite Spring Pasta competitionVeniceItalian languageAlan Reed's Sketch Book studiesItalian culturebottegacigarettes “Esportazione”fruit and vegetable boatcanalcarciofiespressoGrappaPASTA ZUCCHINI (IL Primo x 2)<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmdwmn8tLI1qadvrbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315341414http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315341414Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:20:26 +0100“One was a man who received a scalp bullet - an entry and exit point … and I had to do a whole...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315336276http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315336276Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:20:04 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfugtZdpz1qadvrbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I like this, take time to read and absorb.</p>http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315308103http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/6315308103Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:17:52 +0100Alan Reed from Newcastle upon Tyne can be seen this Wednesday on “Show me the Monet”...http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/5551839480http://blog.theartistswife.com/post/5551839480Mon, 16 May 2011 20:58:00 +0100Alan Reed from Newcastle upon TyneThe Art of Alan ReedAlan Reed Art latest newsletterShow me the Monet