RICHARD COLSON
I am a long time fan of Richard Colson’s work, sharing his preoccupations with Venice, Scottish lochs, the Norfolk coast and the River Thames. Richard has a very British grasp of atmosphere and sees the beauty of our wet climate. In the tradition of Turner and Constable he is not afraid of cloud and mist. There is a sense in which he seems to be trying to bring the transient into focus; you might call it a struggle between his love for the viscosity of oil and his intention to resolve an image. It reminds me somewhat of Karl Marx’s phrase ‘all that is solid melts into air.’ Crucially, Richard Colson was born in Edinburgh. He studied painting at Goldsmiths (1973-77) where
Richard’s work engages us, delights us and
he was awarded a BA Fine A rt 1st Class (Hons) (1977). Colson’s work began to be included
makes us see things anew.
in group shows at The New Grafton Gallery, the Russell Gallery, Cadogan Contemporary, the Francis Kyle Gallery and then at Theo Waddington Fine Art. He had his first solo show in London at Theo Waddington Fine A rt (1996). This was followed by a solo show in Dublin at the Solomon Gallery (1997). He had a two person show at the New Grafton Gallery (2004) and at the Russell Gallery (2009). Other solo exhibitions have been at Royal Dutch Shell (2005), the Palace of Westminster (2006) and at the Chelsea Arts Club (2020). Colson’s work has often been selected for inclusion in themed exhibitions by Art Below such as Bondage (2016), Queen Themed (2016) and Unmissable (2019). His awards include the Daler-Rowney Prize at the London Group, Barbican Curve Gallery (1992) and the Fresh Paint Prize in Wales, Picton Castle (2017). Notable purchasers of Colson’s work have been Thos Agnew and Sons, House of Lords, House of Commons, Pearson Holdings (F T), Fasken and Royal Dutch Shell. He lives and works in London. front cover
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Morston Moorings V
Dornie, Loch Alsh
Oil on canvas 71 × 91 cm
Oil on canvas 67 × 88 cm
£3,600
£3,400
With thanks to Paul Tucker Photography
Loyd Grossman
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Exhibition dates: 20 th April - 6 th May 2022 Paintings are for sale on receipt of this catalogue The entire exhibition can be viewed online at www.cricketfineart.co.uk
Boat on a Loch Shore Oil on canvas 91 × 152 cm £7,500
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Near Grassington, Wharfedale Oil on canvas 51 × 61 cm £2,500 4
Wharfedale in the Dales II Oil on canvas 71 × 91 cm £3,600 5
Eilean Donan from Ardelve Oil on canvas 90 × 120 cm £5,800
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Flight into Heathland Oil on canvas 56 × 91 cm £3,400 8
Stepping Stones at Grassington Oil on canvas 56 × 71 cm £2,800 9
H o u s e i n t h e Tr e e s Oil on canvas 91 × 152 cm £7,500
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Morston Moorings VII Oil on canvas board 33 × 40 cm £1,900 12
Morston Moorings VI Oil on canvas 41 × 56 cm £2,200 13
Moorings at Morston Oil on canvas 100 × 130 cm £6,900
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Hovering Bird on a Loch Oil on canvas 46 × 76 cm £2,800 16
The Cove at Deia Oil on canvas 61 × 78 cm £3,300 17
Fi s h i ng Vi l l age, S kye Oil on canvas 122 × 184 cm £9,500
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To w a r d s t h e H i l l s Oil on canvas 61 × 78 cm £3,300 20
Ac ro s s t he Fi e l d s Oil on canvas 76 × 102 cm £5,200 21
Across the Glen Oil on canvas 100 × 130 cm £6,900
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Stepping Stones and Mill, Grassington II Oil on canvas 71 × 91 cm £3,600 24
Low Tide at Burnham Overy Staithe Oil on canvas 71 × 91 cm £3,600 25
Deserted Loch, Skye Oil on canvas 91 × 152 cm £7,500
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To w a r d s S e l v a Oil on canvas 66 × 81 cm £3,300 28
Casa con Molino Oil on canvas 66 × 81 cm £3,300 29
The Burn Oil on canvas 90 × 120 cm £5,800
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We l l s - n e x t - t h e - S e a I I
Highland Stream II
Oil on canvas 26 × 31 cm
Oil on canvas board 33 × 40 cm
£1,500
£1,900
Stepping Stones and Mill, Grassington Oil on canvas 71 × 91 cm £3,600 33
Po r t re e, S kye Oil on canvas 100 × 130 cm £6,900
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L o c h To r r i d o n Oil on canvas board 15 × 20 cm £850 36
We s t m i n s t e r Pastel on paper 60 × 112 cm £3,900 37
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