RICHARD
CLARE LANDSCAPE PAINTER
Vibrant Landscapes
Vibrant Landscapes A N E X H I B I T I O N O F PA I N T I N G S O F S A D D L E W O R T H & M A N C H E S T E R BY R I C H A R D C L A R E 1 1 T H JA N UA RY
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VENUE: RECLAMATION ROOM CAFE AND ARTSPACE LEE STREET, UPPERMILL, SADDLEWORTH, OLDHAM OL3 6EA OPEN TUESDAY to FRIDAY 9am to 5pm SATURDAY 10am to 5pm and SUNDAY 10am to 4pm CLOSED MONDAYS For further information please contact EMMA GIVVONS TEL: 07557 983095 or Email Richard Clare at richardclareart@gmail.com Front Cover Painting: AUTUMN, BLEAK HEY NOOK Acrylic on Canvas 60cm x 60cm (£950)
Introduction A
WARD-WINNING ARTIST RICHARD CLARE has been fasci-
In addition to vibrant colour, light quality plays a huge part in his
nated by landscapes from a very early age. Most weekends were spent
work, just one of the reasons why he made the bold decision to move
with a sketchbook in hand walking the moors and dales of the Peak
to Italy in 2007. He is now based back in Saddleworth near Oldham
District and Yorkshire, the nearest counties to his hometown of
where is has a studio and framing workshop.
Sheffield, and later throughout The British Isles. Since those early days of discovery, Richard worked for over 15 years in the graphics industry before becoming a
“Strong use of colour always plays a major role in my work, it is what links my
full-time artist in 1998.
wide subject matter. From cityscapes to the landscapes of northern England, Italy and France, whether plein air painting or studio-based work. Even adding colour
His painting technique is based more upon memory recollection supported by
where there is none, I want to create my own colourful world in my paintings,
sketches and photographs, depending on his choice of subject. “Walking in the
they cheer people up on a dull day, even my colour-blindness adds another
landscape, soaking up the atmosphere is just as important as the final act of paint-
dimension!” says Richard.
ing. I am not particularly interested in lifelike realism as I want the viewer to complete the picture in their own minds” says Richard.
He has received media attention in national magazines, won several awards, including finalist in a competition organised by The International Artist magazine,
Many artists continue to inspire him, especially The French Impressionists, Abstract
where over 3000 entries were received from all over the world. His paintings are in
Expressionists and The Scottish Colourists, all these art movements conveyed shape
private collections throughout Britain, Europe and as far as USA and Australia.
and form via colour and bold mark making.
Last year one of his paintings was acquired by The Old Bailey for their collection.
Ashness Bridge in the Rain, The Lakes Acrylic on Board 30cm x 30cm (£485)
KY17, Pittemweem, Fife Acrylic on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
A Hint of Sun, Manchester Acrylic on Board 30cm x 30cm (ÂŁ485)
Blustery Day, Bleak Hey Nook, Saddleworth Oil on Board 30cm x 30cm (£485)
Beetham Tower Twilight, Manchester Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
Lights reflecting on The Irwell, Manchester Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
After the Rain, Slack Lane, Saddleworth Acrylic on Board (ÂŁ350)
Rainy Skies, Doctor Lane, Saddleworth Acrylic on Board (ÂŁ350)
Cottages, Slack Lane, Saddleworth Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
Farm Buildings, Slack Lane, Saddleworth Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
Bridge, Delph, Saddleworth Acrylic on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
Burnt Moorland Acrylic on Canvas 60cm x 60cm (£950)
Sunrise, Derbyshire Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
Setting Sun over Yorkshire Acrylic on Canvas 60cm x 60cm (ÂŁ950)
River Tame, Delph Saddleworth Acrylic on Board 25cm x 25cm (ÂŁ435)
Uppermill Viaduct, Saddleworth Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (ÂŁ435)
Castlefield Ironwork, Manchester Acrylic on Board 30cm x 30cm (£485)
Manchesterland Oil on Board 30cm x 30cm (£485)
Turbulent Sky over Stanage Edge Acrylic on Canvas (ÂŁ1450)
Passing Snow Showers Acrylic on Canvas 50cm x 50cm (ÂŁ750)
Cross Street Commuters, Manchester Oil on Board 30cm x 30cm (ÂŁ485)
View from Running Hill Gate, Saddleworth Acrylic on Board 25cm x 25cm (ÂŁ435)
View from Manchester House, Manchester Acrylic on Canvas 100cm x 100cm (ÂŁ1950)
Wolfscote Dale, Deryshire Acrylic on Board 30cm x 30cm (£485)
Thurston Clough Lane, Saddleworth Oil on Board 25cm x 25cm (£435)
Knarr Barn Lane, Saddleworth Oil on Board 30cm x 30cm (ÂŁ485)
Lark Hill, Saddleworth Acrylic on Board 25cm x 25cm (ÂŁ435)
Farm above Diggle, Saddleworth Acrylic on Board 25cm x 25cm (ÂŁ435)
Light on Yonder Fields Acrylic on Board 30cm x 25cm (ÂŁ435)
Vibrant Landscapes A N E X H I B I T I O N O F PA I N T I N G S O F S A D D L E W O R T H M A N C H E S T E R BY R I C H A R D C L A R E 1 1 T H JA N UA RY
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VENUE RECLAMATION ROOM CAFE AND ARTSPACE LEE STREET, UPPERMILL SADDLEWORTH, OLDHAM OL3 6EA OPEN TUESDAY to FRIDAY 9am to 5pm SATURDAY 10am to 5pm and SUNDAY 10am to 4pm CLOSED MONDAYS
For further information please contact EMMA GIVVONS TEL: 07557 983095 or Email Richard Clare at richardclareart@gmail.com
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