Saturday 20 February 2010

JACK THE LAD PAINTINGS





I went to Castle Galleries in Newcastle this morning to have a look at the paintings now on display in the window and I was realy pleased with the way they have been presented they look just fine ( if I say so myself! ).
There are lots and lots of Galleries including "Castle Galleries" all over the UK having a KP day to launch the "Jack The Lad" paintings,it is next Saturday the 27th, I will be at Castle Galleries in Newcastle from 1 to 4pm so if your in town please call in.
The feed back I have received so far is "bloody marvelous", actually "bloody Marvelous" is a good title for a painting, dont  know if "bloody" is a swear word though, Comments welcome.
You can contact Castle Galleries in your area HERE.
The images shown above are "I have a dream" which has a story to tell!, "Jumpin Jack", "Bzzz" and "Its a man thing".
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22 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 February 2010 at 09:45

    congratulations on KP day exhibitions. I'll check it out here in Glasgow Keith. As for 'bloody' i know some people would never use it because it is a swear but they seem tolerant of it to some extent:)

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  2. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog21 February 2010 at 11:28

    Rahina
    I think I would have been grounded as a kid if i said it but things have changed as you say, we will see! , thanks for the comment.

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  3. SharonWrightArtist21 February 2010 at 18:16

    Bloody fantastic!

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  4. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog21 February 2010 at 19:35

    Sharon your a bloody star !

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  5. Mick & Ali21 February 2010 at 20:49

    We saw your collection at Castle in Leamington and thought they were absolutely bloody fantastic! Reminded us so much of our little boy - the order's placed!

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  6. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog21 February 2010 at 21:27

    Mick & Amp
    Thankyou I hope you enjoy the painting.
    Sorry about all the bloody swearing !!

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  7. Janet Ternoff22 February 2010 at 00:56

    Sometimes there is no better word than "WOW”. Each is well handled. I really admire your use of color and ability to create atmosphere.
    Can't wait to see more.

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  8. Nicki22 February 2010 at 03:19

    These are wonderful! You have definitely found a muse in your little boy. I love the first one with the sidewalk chalk... it makes me think of my boys! I'm sure you are still walking on air. Enjoy!

    Nicki

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  9. Victor Bauer22 February 2010 at 15:55

    My wife said I should see it and she is right….it’s awesome! Congrats man! This is fantastic. You really do capture some amazing moods. Beautiful lighting on the "I have a dream".I love them all.

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  10. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog22 February 2010 at 21:30

    Cheers Janet, Nicki and of course Victor your comments are much appreciated.

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  11. Esther D25 February 2010 at 19:48

    Just seen your paintings at Castle Galleries in Meadowhall, Sheffield and I was 'blown away'. I can 'see' my 4 year old twin boys in several of the paintings,you have captured that carefree cheeky essence so well. Dropping 'bl**dy' big hints to my husband as birthday/anniversary coming up!

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  12. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog25 February 2010 at 20:11

    Nice one Esther, glad you like them , thanks / Keith

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  13. Fiona26 February 2010 at 15:35

    Hi Keith,

    I fell in love with your work after seeing "it's a man thing" in a gallery window in Windsor. I know everyone says it but I could really see my 3 year old Alex - perhaps all little boys are the same. My husband & I have never really been "into" art but after seeing your work I knew I had to have one. Have since ordered 3 - one from Newcastle but sadly we can't make it. Your work has also inspired me to start drawing again - after 20 odd years I'd say that's a bl*#@y miracle! Look forward to lots more!

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  14. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog26 February 2010 at 16:00

    Fiona
    Wow, Thanks very much, I hope the drawings go well, Good luck with them "enjoy". Keith

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  15. Dean Grey27 March 2010 at 18:29

    Keith!

    The first one is especially amazing and clever!

    Love the chalk lines on the ground!

    -Dean

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  16. Fiona16 April 2010 at 21:56

    Hi Keith,
    I've just picked up my third original - this time it was "playtime" which you kindly dedicated on the back. Absolutely love it - just like the others. I'm desperate for a Jack & girl original like "It's a man thing" - are you planning on doing any??
    Many thanks once again,
    Fiona

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  17. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog16 April 2010 at 23:26

    Cheers Fiona , I am doing more of Jack and the Girls, if you ask your local Castle Galleries to keep yopu informed i am sure they will do so,thanks for the enquiry and again I hope your own sketches are underway ! Keith

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  18. joannep9 July 2010 at 16:26

    Hey keith.

    I saw your collection today, never had any dealings with art just wanted to say how wonderful your paintings are... It was like love a first sight, and it just took me a few mintues to make a decision to buy one. You my dear have transformed me I think I found somethink better than shoes...lol Your Jack the lad paintings.
    thanks Jo xx

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  19. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog17 July 2010 at 20:47

    Jo
    Sorry not to reply sooner Jo " I have been away ! so nice to receive your feedback , paintings are easyer to frame than shoes anyway Jo and dont wear out " Hopefully !! so pleased you like my work / Cheers Keith

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  20. Unknown22 January 2011 at 12:02

    Love your work! I think I have a little painting done by you. It was left in our house by the former owner. Its of two golden labs on an autumn day lying on bracken. Only small - but when I put my magnifier on it I was delighted to see that it was not a print, but a lovely little watercolour. On the back of the frame it says 'Running Fox Gallery, Nothumberland'. Anyay, I do treasure it. We have Golden retreivers!

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  21. Unknown22 January 2011 at 12:11

    Love your recent work! I think I have a painting done by you some time ago. It was left in our house by the former owner.It's of two Golden Labs lying on autumnal bracken. It's only small, but when I put my magnifyer on it I was delighted to see that it was not a print but a lovely little watercolour. On the back it says, 'Running Fox Gallery, Northumberland'. It is one of my little treasures! We have Golden Retrievers. Sheila

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  22. KEITH PROCTOR Painting blog22 January 2011 at 18:33

    Thanks a lot for letting me know Sheila , I remember doing those paintings years ago / Keith

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