Anita Klein Etchings

ANITA KLEIN 'Butterfly at Breakfast'
Drypoint
image size 44 x 31 cm framed size 68 x 56.5cm
Framed price £335

The work that I got from Anita Klein in London is just back after being framed by Roger. All are signed and numbered original etchings or drypoint etchings.

I am excited about developing our web site and in the New Year we will be offering an online shopping facility but in the mean time I will put images of work on the Blog. Our latest Galloway exhibition has sold very well and with many people taking the work away before Christmas the exhibition will probably have some new additions over the next month.

ANITA KLEIN 'The Birds Wake Me Up'
Drypoint

image size 44 x 31 cm framed size 68 x 56.5cm
Framed price £335

ANITA KLEIN 'Angel in Spring'
Etching
image size 29.5 x 24.5cm, framed size 52 x 49.5cm
Framed price £265

ANITA KLEIN 'Angel Planning'
Etching
image size 12 x 9.5cm, framed size 27 x 26cm
Framed price £120

ANITA KLEIN 'Small Angel with Stars'
Etching
image size 10 x 12cm, framed size 26 x 30cm
Framed price £120

A Busy Book Launch

The gallery was bursting at the seams this afternoon for the launch of John Burns' book 'Series of Dreams'. I know John is delighted by the number of friends who came to support the publication of his new book, many traveling great distances to join us. Big thanks to everyone who made the event such a happy gathering.

John spent the afternoon busily signing copies and had to give his talk three times to get round the fact that people were packed into all the different rooms in the gallery!

The book is an ideal Christmas present for the Bob Dylan fan in your life and we have signed copies for sale.

Impressions of Galloway Opens

What a busy and enjoyable day it's been today...

Jools arrived early to get the mulled wine ready and Jem also came and helped out with all the last minute jobs before we opened.



After all the hard work getting everything ready it was really satisfying to have everything in the gallery looking to so seasonal and connected with Galloway and Scotland.

This was probably the busiest day we've had since we opened the gallery and it's fantastic to work with so many brilliant artists to put on shows like this. Impressions of Galloway is an exhibition we are very proud of.

I feel very lucky that so many people come to support our Openings; there is always such a friendly atmosphere and such enthusiasm for the work on show.



Here are Jill and Roger clearing up at the end of the day!

Galloway Colours - Purples and Greens

Jill and Amanda Simmons

When Amanda Simmons delivered her work today (beautiful purple and green vessels inspired by the colours of the countryside and skies at her home in Corsock) we were struck by the colour harmonies in the room. The work is almost hung and although none of the other artists knew what the other was creating for our exhibition there is a definite cohesion: it must be the colours of Galloway.

Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, the Private View is from 11am to 1pm and we are open the rest of the day until 5pm as normal. We will be serving delicious Mulled Wine made by Jools Cox and a non-alcoholic warm spiced punch.

Book Launch - This Sunday

Get your copy of The Galloway News today to read about 'Series of Dreams' the new Bob Dylan book by local author John Burns (pictured).

Remember we are hosting the book launch at the Gallery on Sunday the 7th of December at 3pm. All welcome.

It's going to be a very busy weekend for us here but we're all looking forward to it. We will be lighting the coal fires so that everyone stays warm in this freezing weather.

Late Night Shopping

We will be open for late night shopping tomorrow (Thursday the 4th of December) until 7.30pm.

Join us for a glass of Ginger Wine in the Gallery and then wander down to Carlingwark Park at 8pm to see the fireworks.

Gift wrapping is a something we are always happy to do for you, at any time of the year. I particularly love this task and Jill is coming round to enjoying it! Customers will also receive a limited edition McGill Duncan jute shopping bag.

Castle Douglas is fantastic for Christmas shopping and with so many shops and cafes open late on Thursday it should be a stress free and enjoyable way to buy your Christmas presents.

Mia visits the Gallery

Sue Dunne, Mia and Jill

We had a busy day with lots of new work arriving for the exhibition on Saturday. Sue Dunne and Rosie Villiers-Stuart delivered their work with canine companion Mia, a very pretty Collie. The photo shows Jill holding Sue's ceramic Hooper swans and Rosie's watercolour in the background. Tea and biscuits were enjoyed by all with lots of chat about birds - Rosie and Sue had been staying at Caerlaverock Nature Reserve, which is heaven for artists who love birds!

CHRISTINE SMITH Doves and Cabbages Earthenware Dish £42

Christine's husband Rodger delivered her work, staying to have tea and biscuits with the ladies. It's great to see how much how much Christine's ceramics are developing and changing since she started using her new clay extruder. This enables her to achieve long clay forms, including wavy ones! Lots of boats, fish and swimmers...