Les Darlow - Pastel Castle Collection of Original Works and About the Artist



LES DARLOW PASTEL COLLECTION I am a pastel artist, passionate about painting the landscape of the British Isles in all its beauty and glory. I am a keen walker, mountaineer, snowboarder, trainee pilot, storm chaser and photographer. As low pressure builds and everyone turns up the central heating, I find myself heading out to the coast or the mountains hoping for amazing cloud formations, storms, sunrises and sunsets. I have a passion for painting in most mediums, although I particularly enjoy working with pastels as they seem to suit my impressionistic and free style. I like to paint very quickly and try to capture the mood and light in my paintings and not worry about detail: I believe the viewer can then read into the painting and see what they want to see. My love for art began early on in secondary school as I began to explore painting and drawing photo-realistically. My art teacher at school was the best. He was so enthusiastic and passionate about art. I cancelled the order for the astronaut helmet and held my 'A' level art certificate aloft with pride. Moon rock? Forget it. College came next and I continued to pursue my quest for photo-realism, in addition to taking a Technical and Scientific Illustration course at my local college. But nothing's ever straight-forward, is it? Thank goodness for that. I joined a rock band and toured the UK and Europe playing keyboards and piano, much to my parents' dismay. Rock music was an education to say the least, but giving the likes of Bon Jovi a run for their money would have to fall to another band. We were good, but not that good. I unplugged the amps and unpacked the paints. I hand-painted maps in watercolour, I drew historical buildings in pen and ink. I threw myself into anything that was to do with art. Thankfully, I realised I could make some money doing something I loved. It was the early nineties when my children were very young that I started a business in graphic design and fine art and secured a drawing contract for a publishing company. The bills got paid. I was creative. I was a very happy former wannabe astronaut. If you would like to chat about any painting you have seen, or just find out a little more information about myself as an artist, please send your message in the form below. _____________________________________ LIVE PAINT DAY Les Darlow invites you to a Live Paint Day at Sides Art and Frames in Lytham St Annes on the 7th May 2011. Located: 1 Tudor Buildings, South Westby St, Lytham, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire FY8 5JEI. He will be painting Landscapes in Pastel… from 10am - 4pm. There will be a selection of Half Priced original Paintings for ONE DAY ONLY - Plus collect your FREE signed Limited Edition Print of Lytham St Annes.There will also be a competition to win a Voucher for £150.00 towards the Purchase of your own Private commission. Commissions are from £300.		s
_____________________________________ Les Darlow Collection Select the original pastel you wish to purchase and we will reply with an itemized quote including shipping for your review, prior to purchase. Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England Unframed Original Pastel, Size 15.5in x 10in (392mm x 255mm) UK Price £ 345. See this price in your currency. Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire, England *Unframed* Original Pastel, Size 16in x 20in (406mm x 507 mm) UK Price £ 345. See this price in your currency. Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire, England *Unframed* Original Pastel, Size 24.75in x 18.75in (630mm x 475mm) UK Price £ 345. See this price in your currency. Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England *Unframed* Original Pastel, Size 19.75in x 9.5in (476mm x 244mm) UK Price £ 345. See this price in your currency. SOLD Brougham Castle, Cumbria, England *Unframed* Original Pastel, Size 19in x 12.25in (480mm x 310mm) SOLD Peel Castle, Isle of Man *Unframed* Original Pastel, Size 24in x 20in (610mm x 507mm) __________________________________ Les Darlow Artist Bio To top of gallery Other castles and historic villages, landscapes by Les Darlow are available. Just ask. Name: Required. Email: Required. Phone: Required. Country: Required. Shipping Address: Any Message? d. CASTLE art enquiries ONLY. All advertising emails are deleted without reply.
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