December 2017 – Artwork update

It’s been a few weeks since I posted on my blog, here’s some updated on my work so far.

It’s been a very busy month with a few commissions, one of The Bristol Children’s hospital which was an A4 illustration on board and framed, see below for a pic of the finished framed piece.

Have been working on new paintings of Bristol scenes which are now exhibited in The Ropewalk Pub in a Bedminster where work is selling really well recently. Here are a few of the recent paintings. I’ve been experimenting with new abstract style backgrounds and really enjoying doing these.

I am also busy betting my website up to date and more artworks and prints are being added to my website in the next few days. I’ve recently been involved in illustrating some poems for a new book, which features around 50 poems illustrated by different artists, my illustrations were for poems called “Cash for dreams” and “The Guffaloo”

The illustrations are below and the book, Fiendish Kebabs by Matt Horrors can be purchased from the following link Matt Horrors

I’ve also been getting out and about around Bristol taking photos for inspiration on new paintings, so have lots of ideas for new work over the next few months.

My next main exhibition will be at The Grain Barge in Hotwells, Bristol, from March until May (exact dates to be confirmed) but I also have work on sale at Its all 2 much Gallery, in Stokes Croft, Steak of the Art in Millenium Square, Bristol, The Ropewalk Pub in Bedminster as well as prints and postcards on sale at Upfest Gallery and 7th Sea Art.

Will post more updates when I get the chance.

Artwork update 2017

I haven’t updated my blog for a few months as I am mostly posting on Instagram and Facebook under my user name @JohnCurtisArt., so this will only be updated once a month from now on.

Here’s a quick update of 2017 and events and exhibitions I have been involved in

February 2017 – Commission for an antique table painted with my illustrations for The Grand Hotel in Bristol as part of their refurbishment where local artists were commissioned to produce artwork for the rooms and lobby area.

March 2017 onwards – exhibited artwork at Steak of the Art at the Harbourside in Bristol as part of a long term exhibition.

April 2017 onwards – Exhibited Bristol themed artwork at The Ropewalk Pub in Bedminster as part of an ongoing exhibition at the pub.

May 2017 – Started producing more Bristol themed artwork and concentrating more on this style for my recent artwork.

July 2017 – Took part in Upfest 2017 in Bristol painting at the Rising Sun pub and producing the below Bristol themed piece based on the Clifton Suspension Bridge

August 2017 – Started selling limited edition giclee prints from my shop on my website, with a current selection of 6 versions available with more on request.

Here are places where my work is currently available to purchase,

Arnos Vale Gift Shop, Bristol

The Ropewalk Pub, Bedminster, Bristol

Its all 2 much Gallery, Stokes Croft, Bristol

7th Sea Art, Gloucester Road, Bristol

Upfest Gallery, North Street, Bristol

Steak of the art, Millenium Square, Bristol

Exhibitions for 2018

The Grain Barge, Bristol – April to May 2018.

More updates soon.

Blakehay Theatre Bar Exhibition 07.02.17

I’ve just set up a new exhibition at the Blakehay theatre bar in Weston-super-Mare which runs throughout February.

I’ve got a mixture of my Bristol, Weston and Clevedon themed artwork and some abstract art work. If you’re in the area please pop in and take a look.

Glastonbury exhibition April – June 2017

Here’s a few dates for your diaries. I will be having a solo exhibition at the Red Brick Building at Glastonbury from 26th April to 5th June 2017.

More info will be posted nearer to the date but this exhibition will feature my artwork of Bristol and the surrounding areas, like the below.

I will be working on some new artwork over the next few months for this so will post new work as I work on it.

More info about the venue can be found here: http://www.redbrickglastonbury.co.uk/

Steak of the Art exhibition January 2017

I currently have the below 2 framed illustrations exhibited at Steak of the Art in Bristol. 

Bristol Suspension Bridge at night 30x40cm mounted and framed 

Bristol Harbourside at night – 30x40cm – mounted and framed 

If you’re in the area pop in and take a look, the restaurant/art gallery is in the millennium square area.

New exhibition at The Rope Walk Pub 19.01.17

I’ve just dropped off a couple of Bristol canvases at The Rope Walk pub in Bedminster where they will be exhibited and available to buy.

If you’re in the area, pop in and take a look to check out the artwork and enjoy a beer or two!

Happy New Year 2017

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted on here mainly due to a busy Christmas and New Year. Here is an update of my art work so far this year. I’ve got myself an iPad Pro and ipencil and I’ve been doing a few digital pieces of art which are below. I’m starting to get the hang of this and might release some of these as prints in the near future, but at the moment it’s a good way to work on ideas during the dark nights from the comfort of my sofa!

I have an exhibition starting at Zion Gallery in Bedminster Down during  February featuring my Bristol at work this will last for one month. I will post pictures of this once is been set up. Also a small exhibition at the Blakehay Theatre in Weston-Super-Mare during February.

I’m also working on a project for a hotel in Bristol which I can’t really say much about at the moment but it involves painting and illustrating my artwork onto antique style table. I’ll post pics of my progress once I start this in the next few weeks.

Artwork update 16.10.16

It’s been a while since a posted on my blog – I’ve been working hard over the past few months on some new work for an exhibition starting on 14 November, at The Southville Centre in Bristol.

With less than a month to go I will be spending the next few weeks getting work framed and finishing off work. There will be around 60 new pieces all based on landmarks and locations of Bristol and the surrounding areas. From the iconic cranes in the Bristol docks and the Clifton Suspension Bridge known to everyone to graffitied abandoned buildings around the city. 

Here are a few of the pieces and some work in progress shots.

Southville Chistmas exhibition

I will be exhibiting at theSouthville centre before Christmas for an exhibition running from the 14th November until 3 January 2017. This  exhibition will feature more Bristol art work which I’ll be working over on that over the next couple of weeks and will feature work starting at £20 for original artworks and ranging from small canvases to framed illustrations.  I’ll post more art with and updates of work as I progress,  here are a couple of Bristol pieces I’ve  done recently which may be in the exhibition

Upfest 2016 tomorrow!!

Tomorrow I will be heading to Upfest for my 5th year painting there. I will be collaborating with Alex who I have teamed up with over the past couple of years and we will be painting in South Street Park in Bedminster from 11am onwards. Pop by and say hello if you’re in the area. Looking forward to a weekend of painting and seeing some amazing artists at work. Look out for some free art which I will  be dropping in the area.