York Fine Arts Newsletter: December-2014

The temperatures have dropped and the gallery’s Christmas tree is up, signalling the start of the Christmas Season. Our newest exhibition, ‘Town and Country: A Celebration of British Landscapes by Gordon Lees and Edward Hersey’, is in full festive swing; so do drop by and have a peek before it finishes on the 14th of December.
The gallery is also proud to welcome the work of our newest artist, Ken McKie. Ken’s work brings the everyday beauty of objects to life, making each painting a statement piece for any collection.
This month the gallery acquired new paintings by Edward Hersey, Michael James Smith, Raymond Campbell, Carl Whitfield, Les Spence and a strikingly graceful ‘White Swan’ by Wayne Westwood (see left). Two new signed limited edition prints are also now available, Wayne Westwood’s seasonal 'Winter Robin’ and Michael James Smith’s ‘Spurn Point, East Yorkshire’. Both are published exclusively by York Fine Arts in editions of 65.
We wish you the warmest of holiday tidings, and look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours faithfully,
The Directors of York Fine Arts
- Yours faithfully,
- Philip Short,
Gallery Director 
- Edward Hersey
- British Landscape Artist
- (b.1948) Surrey, England
- Renowned for his style and attention to the detail of the British countryside, Edward Hersey has forged a strong loyal international following. His application of mood and lighting has made him one of the most highly sought after traditional painters of his generation.
- Eight original paintings on canvas by Edward Hersey are now available to purchase.
View all artwork by Edward Hersey
- Michael James Smith
- British landscape artist
- (b.1976) Essex, England
- Michael James Smith is a leading British landscape artist. His approach is established and grounded in tradition whilst progressive in terms of light and technique. Michael’s inspiration is drawn from the classic English landscape tradition comparable to the works of Constable and Gainsborough. His, as with work from these classic painters, holds a palpable love for the British pastoral rural landscape.
- Seven original paintings by Michael James Smith are now available to purchase.
View all artwork by Michael James Smith
- Carl Whitfield
- British Wildlife Artist
- (b.1958) Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, November 1958, Carl began painting at the tender age of four and to this day is totally self taught. Carl’s unique attention to detail and use of vibrant tones has enabled him to develop his reputation within traditional farmyard scenes and in particular country wildlife.
- Five original paintings by Carl Whitfield are now available to purchase.
View all artwork by Carl Whitfield
- Ken Mckie
- British Still Life Artist
- (b.1941-2015) Northumberland, UK
- Still life artist Ken McKie is renowned for his ability to effortlessly reveal the beauty of simple everyday objects. With a background in illustration, it is no small wonder that McKie is capable of animating his still life paintings with such ease and competency.
- Two original paintings by Ken McKie are now available to purchase.
View all artwork by Ken Mckie
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