2008 Exhibitions - Art Decor Gallery

Solo Exhibition - Ross Eccles

May 2008

"It is an honour to present David (Bentley) with this original painting as he is just as much an `artist` himslf for his skill on the football field" Ross Eccles

The gallery's most steadfact clients, associated dealers, and dedicated collectors of Ross's works were treated to our very first hugely successful solo exhibition at the gallery. The exhibition featured over fifty of Ross's abstract, acrylic paintings alongside his signature pen & watercolours and was the largest collection of Ross's works ever in the UK.

Mr David Bentley, the young star-player of Blackburn Rovers football Club was presented by Ross with one of his signature abstract paintings. On the evening, ross described David as an artist himself for his skill on the football field.

Ross's approach throughout his long career has always been to defy traditional compositions in favour of something truly unique and inimitable which appeals to people of all ages and cultures.

Carl and Julia Allen, fans of both Ross and David, left not only with a signed painting but also a signed David Bentley shirt for their baby son Joshua!

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Exhibition Evening - Whalley CE Primary School

June 2008

"This has been an extremely generous donation from both the artist and Art Decor Gallery. Our school's partnership with the gallery has again enabled the children to learn new skills and to create excellent pieces of work" Brian Beresford - Headmaster, Whalley CE Primary School

Children of Year Five at Whalley CE Primary School, along with their parents and teachers, gathered for a special exhibition evening to showcase their contemporary paintings using acrylic paints on canvas inspired by the works of Ross Eccles. The evening was the culmination of a three month project to help support and promote art in the local community. Danielle Jacks and Alex Armsrong were the two artists that Ross chose to receive a cash prize, donated by the gallery. Half of which went to charities of their choice, which were Cancer Research and the NSPCC.

On the night it was announced that £650 had been raised by the gallery organising an on-line auction for the painting that Ross had painted and generously donated whilst visiting the school and demonstrating to the children his acrylic painting technique.

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Solo Exhibition - Todd White

September 2008

"To Julie and Chris - All the Best and Great Gallery!" Todd White

Hollywood artist Todd White is one of the top three best-selling artists in the UK today and has Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Macauley Culkin and Hugh Heffner as some of his celebrity Hollywood Collectors alongside many from the Ribble Valley now.

As one of only four galleries in the UK to receive a visit from Todd this year we were given the chance of exhibiting an exclusive set of limited editions unavailable to other galleries. The evening was very special indeed!

Our clients loved meeting Todd and relished the opportunity to have sketches drawn of them on the back of their paintings.

In addition to originals, unseen limited editions and study sketches, Todd unveiled his first ever bronze sculpture entitled 'Delicate'.

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Christmas Exhibition - Various Artists

November 2008

"Do you like `em then?" John Thompson

Back by popular demand, our pre-Christmas exhibition featured contemporary artist John Thompson, famous for his group and figure works, as well as work from Geoff Butterworth and Ian Pickvance.

On the night John was on hand to sign his book, `Do you like `em then?`- a favourite saying of his . He also chatted to guests in the gallery about his work and his life whilst showing off his latest Gucci shoes!

Geoff chatted to new and old collectors alike in the `Viewing Room` where his collection was featured. He introduced a new theme of late Victorian Cottage Interior paintings amongst many of his other local scenes whilst Wildlife artist Ian Pickvance showcased a selection of British and African Wildlife paintings in acrylic paint. His 'Baby Animals' series were a definate hit along with his ever-popular birds of prey.

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