It may be tempting to shy away from the trend for all things ‘social’ online, but for artists it is a rapidly growing way of getting their work noticed. Giles is a keen advocate of the online world, especially the social media platform Instagram. “I used it very early in my development as a painter…
The right picture in the right location can make any space suddenly come alive. Using large format canvases and bold, colourful imagery can turn a sober room into an engaging and warm environment. The work of painter Giles Ward has been utilised to great effect to bring warmth, colour and humour to walls. His work…
The Algarve has long been a rich source of inspiration for artists. The stark white light and succulent colours offering a stunning vibrancy – from the over-flowing market stall with its eclectic variety of foods, bustling village squares, full beaches and, of course, clear blue sea. So, it is no surprise that Giles Ward’s paintings…
We are very lucky in this country to have many wonderful independent galleries all supporting and promoting our artists. Giles currently exhibits in a a number of these throughout the South and South West. Running an independent commercial art gallery is a true labour of love. It takes passion, patience and a great eye. Art…
Two popular Giles Ward paintings are available again for sale. Until recently both have been part of an exhibition of works at South Sands Hotel and Restaurant near Salcombe. ‘Rainbow Trout’ is a popular selling art print and acrylic print published by Whistlefish Galleries in Cornwall, whilst ‘South Devon Lobster’ is published as a strictly limited…
The Summer months are busy for Giles both in the studio – and out. Dry weather and clear light offer the opportunity to create larger works that demand outside space and good weather to be able to develop. One larger piece ‘Sea Bream Head’ measuring over 1 metre square grew from a base of house…
We currently have three strictly limited edition hand-signed prints available: The very popular ‘Devon Shore Crab’, ‘Fish Supper’ and, newly released for Summer 2018, ‘South Devon Lobster’. ‘Devon Shore Crab’ (oil & acrylic 2017) ‘Fish Supper’ (oil & mixed media 2017) ‘South Devon Lobster’ (oil & acrylic 2018) All three come in a strictly…
There is a wonderful synergy between Whistlefish Galleries and Giles’ current collection of paintings of fish and shellfish. Whistlefish is an art publisher based in Cornwall with ten galleries dotted along the South West coastline. Many are in wonderful seaside locations like St Ives, Dartmouth, Padstow and Looe, to name a few. These are evocative…
They’re all your babies. You’ve seen them grow up and take on a life of their own. And then they leave home for good. ‘Shore Crab’ has recently been exhibited at Corte Real Gallery in The Algarve and this week has found a new home out in Portugal. Let’s hope his new parents enjoy having…
