There can nothing more special than a painting created just for you – a one-off artwork that is all yours! If you see a painting that has already sold Giles may be able to re-create a version just for you. Giles Ward not only creates bespoke commissioned artworks for businesses, restaurants and hotels, but also…
One of the most rewarding parts of Giles’s job is hearing from people who have bought his work and now have it hanging in their home: “Picture arrived safe today. It truly is remarkable. We have a house full of Royal Academicians, Australian landscapes, industrial vistas, Downsview woodcuts, Dilnot prints, Persian silk paintings, St Ives…
Giles was recently interviewed by leading industry publication ‘Fishing News’ for their regular feature “A Day In The Life”. The interview touched on Giles’s passion for the natural and sea life world and how he found a new career in the art world. You can read the full article here: GILES WARD – A DAY…
Now available is this visually stunning introduction to the work of sea life and natural world painter Giles Ward. Giles is a leading natural world and sea life artist whose work is exhibited in galleries all around the country and abroad. This booklet is the perfect starter for fans of his work. Order your copy…
Recently, Giles was asked to do an interview for one of his galleries about what informs the inspiration for his popular natural world and sea life art. Why are you drawn to your particular subject matter? I am drawn to the natural world and in particular the smaller things that are all around us. That…
The Giles Ward Studio & Gallery is now open to visitors by appointment. Nestled on the edge of a natural expanse of woodland, the studio overlooks the Angidy Valley in the historic village of Tintern, Monmouthshire. The north facing artist’s studio, built in the 1970s, looks across the valley and is home to the art…
Here’s something to write home about: We are delighted to announce the release of three NEW postcards from sea life artist Giles Ward. Featuring 3 popular designs, each pack comes with 2 copies of each postcard image. ‘Three Sardines On A Plate’ ‘Crab II’ ‘We Will Be As We Are’ GET YOURS HERE
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Just launched – the highly anticipated first publication from leading sea life painter Giles Ward. This book brings together many of his most popular paintings in one collection. GILES WARD – SEE LIFE Paintings inspired by life in the sea • Beautifully Designed • 30 Full Colour Illustrations • Fascinating facts about…
Giles Ward was recently approached by a college art tutor on behalf of one of his students and asked about his art and inspiration: Who or what inspired you to take up art? It always felt very natural to me to draw and paint as a child. I loved art at school and it’s…
Earlier this year Giles Ward was approached by the International Child Art Foundation based in the US. He was interviewed for their latest quarterly ChildArt magazine that features artists from all around the world who focus on animals and the natural world. IACF’s mission is to “seed children’s imagination, cultivate their creativity, and grow mutual…
London International Horse Show at ExCeL, London 13th – 18th December 2023 Look out for Giles’ work at The London International Horse Show this December. The London International Horse Show is one of the premium fixtures in the equestrian calendar. As part of the show, select exhibitors are on hand, including fine art publishers Collier & Dobson. Having…
OFFICIAL RELEASE Three new large format limited edition prints Fine art canvas prints Highly collectable edition of 95 Signed & numbered by Giles Ward Certificate of authenticity Statement size prints Available framed or unframed Limited to a run of just 95, this new collection is published through specialist fine art publishers Collier & Dobson. Printed…
At Giles Ward Paintings we just loved a happy customer: “OMG I absolutely love it, it’s even better in real life – thank you so much!! I can’t stop looking at it – we are getting a room done out and it will be pride of place in it for sure!! You are so talented.…
Giles is delighted to support this year’s Rockfish Crab Festival Auction Dinner raising funds for the Devon Environment Foundation. Giles has donated an original piece for the auction. The painting “Let Me Swim’, is one tiny little sprat’s universal plea to all of us: “I hope by bringing focus to the art in nature it…
PRIVATE VIEW THURSDAY 21st – 5.30pm – 9.00pm Giles will be represented at The FRESH Art Fair at Ascot Racecourse by Forest Gallery Fine Art – STAND B3. Followers of Giles Ward’s art are invited to the Private View on the Thursday before general doors open. This is your chance for a first look at new…
Come along and meet leading sea life painter Giles Ward at Startle Gallery, Holt this coming Saturday 22nd July. This event is part of the renowned Holt Arts Festival 2023. Giles will be at the gallery from 1.00pm to 4.00pm with a display of some of his latest sea life inspired paintings. He will be there…
Giles Ward is delighted to be mentioned in this month’s Country Living magazine. In a beautiful feature for The Fisherman’s Cellars in Cornwall an image of Giles’ striking piece ‘Be Free’ is highlighted and described as “a striking canvas… giving the scheme a contemporary edge while also nodding to its history as a fishing cellar”.…
There can nothing more special than a painting created just for you – a one-off artwork that is all yours! Giles Ward not only creates bespoke commissioned artworks for businesses, restaurants and hotels, but also for individuals looking for that special one-off artwork to complement their home. Giles is a contemporary artist renowned for his…
HAMPSTEAD, LONDON 11 – 14 MAY 2023 This May join Giles at the Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London. Giles is exhibiting courtesy of Forest Gallery Fine Art. Affordable Art Fair returns to the Heath this spring with the best in contemporary art from 100 leading local and international galleries, 1,000s of stunning contemporary artworks, and…
Giles Ward has just released a new, strictly limited edition signed print with a contribution going to The Whitby Lobster Hatchery. For each print sold we will release five baby lobsters into the sea! ORDER YOUR PRINT HERE The Whitby Lobster Hatchery is working to create a sustainable future for the lobster fishing industry…
Shore Crab (Cancer pagurus) Where: The shore crab is found all around the British Isles and throughout Europe, ranging from Norway to the north coast of Africa. Distinctive Because: The shore crab is the most familiar crab species in Britain. It is an iconic symbol of the seaside and recalls memories of rockpooling and dangling…
‘The Sea’ is a new strictly limited edition signed print from Giles Ward. Featuring an original oil and acrylic painting of one of his favourite fish, the wonderfully “beautifully ugly” John Dory. Signed Limited Edition of 150 Giclée Art Print on acid free art silk 290gsm Available framed or unframed Hand signed and…
Once again Giles Ward has been invited to exhibit at The Gorstella Gallery’s bi-annual art exhibition. The exhibition is held at the stunning and unique venue: Tudor Farm, Kinnerton Road, Dodleston, Cheshire CH4 9LP Drinks Reception Thursday 3rd November 2022 6.30pm – 9.00pm Friday 4th November 6.30pm – 9.00pm The exhibition continues: Saturday & Sunday…
This Autumn join Giles at the Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London. Giles is exhibiting courtesy of Forest Gallery Fine Art, Stand L10 The very first Affordable Art Fair took place in London’s Battersea Park in 1999. They now hold fairs in 10 cities around the world including London, New York, Hong Kong, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Brussels, Singapore Stockholm, Melbourne and Sydney. BOOK TICKETS ‘MORNING…
In Giles Ward’s new book of paintings “See Life – paintings inspired by the sea” Giles explains where his love of sea and the wonderful creatures in it came from: “We’ve all done it; paused on a beach walk and crouched beside a rockpool. The surface is still, a drift of seaweed occasionally sighs on…
Giles Ward’s paintings are featured in this month’s BRISTOL 24/7 publication: Leading sea life painter Giles Ward is well known in Bristol, particularly to patrons of Clifton Fine Art, and renowned Whiteladies Road fish restaurant The Spiny Lobster, where many of his works adorn the walls. Originally from Yorkshire, Ward’s decision to base himself…
This September Giles will be showcasing his sea life paintings at the award-winning SeaFeast, Dorset Seafood Festival. 10TH & 11TH SEPTEMBER 2022, WEYMOUTH PENINSULA SeaFeast is one of the country’s leading seafood festivals featuring seafood suppliers, live music, cookery workshops and some of the country’s leading seafood chefs including Mitch Tonks and Mark Hix. Giles’ distinctive sea life imagery has…
Giles Ward Paintings has partnered with the charity, The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall, to offer you something very special indeed. When you buy one of Giles Ward’s popular lobster prints we will adopt a lobster on your behalf! What’s more, for every original Lobster picture bought, we will adopt a whole lobster family!…
Now available – a new set of postcard designs. PACK B features three of Giles Ward’s most popular paintings; ‘See Us’, ‘Whitby Lobster’ and ‘Sea Herring’. Ideal for sending to friends, framing as a set or just pinning to the fridge door! Both Pack A & B are available with FREE postage. PACK A PACK…
GILES WARD – SEE LIFE Paintings inspired by life in the sea COMING SOON Giles’ first collection of paintings in a stunning 52 page book. In this beautifully designed book painter Giles Ward’s passion for ‘life in the sea’ dives out of the page. Featuring many of Giles’ most popular paintings in vibrant colour,…
Introducing a NEW Art Print from leading sea life and natural world artist Giles Ward. ‘Pop Art Mackerel’ is the latest release, ready for Spring 2022 and is an evocative reminder of seaside days and fishing harbour trips. Giles Ward’s popular Large Art Prints are the perfect way to add style and fishy colour to…
Giles Ward has been collaborating with renowned seafood chef Duncan Ray and his restaurant The Little Fish Market in Hove for the past eighteen months. The Little Fish Market has recently been voted by Harden’s Restaurant Guide as the UK’s best seafood restaurant. It has also been voted number 15 in the UK’s top restaurants.…
