'Treetops' by Tony Forrest

Gallery Rouge is excited to announce the commencement of a new relationship with the United Kingdom’s most talented wildlife painter, Tony Forrest.  Tony has excelled in his practice through his dedication to capturing the essence of the animal kingdom, from the creatures which inhabit it to the endangered environments in which they live.  Now entering into his 25th year of professional painting, the artist continues to travel worldwide to observe his subjects in the wild.  Speaking of his first encounter with a wild tiger, Tony recalls;

“Seeing the wild gorillas of Rwanda was the most awe-inspiring wildlife experience of my life – until I saw my first wild tiger.  This is the only time I have ever actually cried my eyes out, right there on the spot.  Having decided long ago that I would probably never get the chance due to their ever declining numbers, I went to Bandhavgarh and Pench National Parks in Central India for a two week stay just to look for tigers.   With one of the best tiger trackers in the business, Digpal Singh, I had several sightings.  The first of which was a very tearful experience and will quite possibly remain the principal highlight of my entire wildlife career.   I have seen many big cats in many countries around the world, but nothing will ever come close to this.  Like ghosts in the night, they appear from nowhere, then they are gone.”

Gallery Rouge is proud to present four new paintings from the artist created especially for clients and collectors; ‘Golden Eye’, ‘Identity Crises’, ‘Secret Jaguar of the Amazon’ and ‘Treetops’ (shown above).

Tony has exhibited and sold through some of the most prestigious galleries in the country including Halcyon Gallery, Harrods and Mall Galleries; collectors have flown across the globe to add his works to their private collections, most notably from the United States, Japan and India.

To view and acquire these fantastic new original paintings by Tony Forrest, please click here

Tony Forrest with 'Treetops'

Tony Forrest with Gallery Rouge Owner Kuldip Chohan

We were delighted to see Hertfordshire based artist John Keane in the gallery this morning, who was here personally delivering four new works for us to showcase to collectors.  Fusing glass in the traditional kiln, romance was clearly in the air judging by these beautiful interpretations of the love heart!

With Valentines Day less than a month away, these pieces are sure to be snapped up quickly as thoughtful and enduring gifts.

To see see these works as well as John’s full collection, please click here…

Gallery Rouge is thrilled to announce that following from her unparalleled success in 2011, Welsh artist Kerry Darlington has delivered to the gallery the highly collectable original work ‘Faerie Hollow’ which we are delighted to offer to clients and collectors for acquisition.

Building upon previous themes in ‘Faerie Forest’ and ‘Enchanted Forest, this original work exhibits a outstanding level of detail, finesse and technical accomplishment which fused with Kerry’s dynamic imagination and playful approach forges a remarkable impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Kerry Darlington collector to acquire an outstanding artwork and future masterpiece.

Please contact us with any enquiries at info@galleryrouge.co.uk or on 01727 860401 and click here for more artworks available by Kerry Darlington through Gallery Rouge.

'Light of My Life' by David Renshaw

'Taking Our Love Higher' by David Renshaw

In the chilly December weather it was with excitement we at Gallery Rouge unwrapped the new paintings sent by David Renshaw from his studio in Southport.  Building upon his phenomenally successful ‘Northern Romance’ series, David has ventured his lovestruck companions into starlit snowy slopes where their courtship continues.

Romancing those who view his work, David kindly e-mailed us providing insight into his inspiration;

“I am constantly dreaming up new scenario’s for my ‘Northern Romance’ paintings and for the latest snowy scenes I reflected back to my childhood, when the idea of magical lands and adventures would have been perfectly acceptable to me.  These new works feature a frosty winter backdrop however I was conscious that I wanted to retain a warm feeling in the work which is something that I always try to achieve…. I will leave it to the viewer decide if I have succeeded.  I have drawn inspiration from stories that I read as a child including the books featuring the tales of ‘Narnia’  and more recently, from stories that I have read to my own children to assist in creating this new setting for my characters.  My own little observation of the romance between the recently named ‘Doris’ and her doting partner ‘Ted’ continues in these new works and I am excited to proceed to develop the paintings with this new approach.”

To be the first to view the new collection, please click here….

Neil Buchanan poses with Gallery Rouge owner Kuldip Chohan and Gallery Consultants Katia Hickmer (L) and Laura Coates

The fantastic collection 'Hope Street' on display at Gallery Rouge

Gallery Rouge was delighted to welcome ‘Art Attack’ star Neil Buchanan into the gallery to launch his very first collection of fine art limited editions from the acclaimed collection ‘Hope Street’.

Clients and Art Attack fans alike were not disappointed; as soon as Buchanan walked through the door he announced in his famous Liverpudlian accent that there would be ‘time to have a natter’ with everyone.  New collectors waited patiently to inform the artist of which of the 12 pieces they had selected to display in their homes.  Speaking of the collection, Buchanan attested that ‘Hope Street’ refers to a youthful state of mind, nostalgic of a childhood where parents needn’t worry about their young ones playing in the street, or disappearing during a game of hide and seek.

Buchanan has come far from his roots in the North, with a BAFTA awarded for his work on Art Attack however it became apparent when discussing his intentions with gallery owner Kuldip Chohan that he was out to prove himself, “after 17 years I still used to get people coming up to me in the street and saying ‘I saw you on TV last night, Art Attack is awesome, but can you really draw?’”

The answer is overwhelmingly positive, affirmed by the appreciation and acquisition of his work by many clients and attendees.  Gallery Rouge is proud to be amongst only a handful of galleries to represent Neil Buchanan’s work and will be excited to welcome the artist back into the gallery with his anticipated second fine art collection in 2012.

Terry O'Neill with Gallery Rouge owner Kuldip Chohan

'Life Through a Lens', Gallery Rouge

Gallery Rouge was delighted to welcome back Terry O’Neill for an exclusive exhibition of many previously unseen photographic works.

An amiable and approachable man, O’Neill was delighted to mix and talk with clients. Of particular note were his candid narratives about each piece – as though transported back in time he brought to life the location of each photograph. Eloquently describing the scene and providing fantastic colour commentary about the subjects, O’Neill is humbled by the privileged access he was afforded to the stars. O’Neill has come a long way from his East London roots, where his time in Hollywood during the 1960’s and 1970’s made him one of the foremost chroniclers of cinematic and music history.

Terry O’Neill signed Limited Edition pieces are becoming rather desirable and it is no surprise that collectors of photography and 1960’s memorabilia are seeking out his work to add to their collections. Gallery Rouge is proud to be amongst a select few galleries to represent Terry O’Neill and his work, where you can view a comprehensive selection of pieces by clicking here…

'Quiet Waters' by Rory Browne

'That Familiar Place' by Rory Browne

Gallery Rouge is delighted to announce the start of a new relationship with talented landscape artist Rory Browne.  Since graduating from Chelsea School of Art, Rory has established his reputation as a contemporary landscape artist.  His vibrant and richly textured landscapes have gained national and international recognition.  He has contributed to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition on a number of occasions.  He has had over 20 solo exhibitions to his name in recent years, won a number of prestigious awards and been featured in numerous articles, including Country Living magazine.  His work is featured in public and private collections both in the UK and abroad, including British Gas, Rank Xerox, London Borough of Barnet and Hertfordshire County Council.

You can view the new works by Rory Browne by clicking here….

To preview the ‘Hope Street’ collection by Neil Buchanan, please click here..

Artworks shown L-R – Keith Proctor, David Renshaw and Kerry Darlington.

Please click here to visit the Gallery Rouge website, or better still visit us this coming weekend to view the new display in full!!

Kerry Darlington is an artist that never rests; constantly seeking new inspiration and subject matters she has excelled with her latest collection entitled ‘Pot of Dreams’.  Vibrant and playful, Kerry has involved her much admired butterflys, cupcakes and love hearts recognisable from her popular ‘Tree of Tranquility’ collection, into these fun still lifes.

Much anticipated are the new ‘Posy Joy’ floral artworks which are a subtle wash of blossom.  A keen size at 22 x 22 inches framed, they could bring lightness and warmth to any home.

To view the new collection in full, please click here….