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Alan Reed has been exhibiting his watercolour paintings and taking commissions for more than three decades. His watercolour paintings have been exhibited in many galleries in the UK and beyond, as well as his original watercolours. His work has become increasingly collectable and is widely represented internationally through private collectors and corporate/boardroom commissions. Original paintings and Limited Edition Prints are exported all over the world. His client base includes Coutts Bank, Rolls Royce, Northern Rock plc, Newcastle’s Mansion House, Bellister Castle, Northumberland, Ringtons Tea and private clients worldwide.When you purchase watercolour paintings or prints from Alan Reed, you are not simply buying a piece of art; you are buying a piece of captured life and part of Alan’s imagination.EDUCATIONStudied Art & Design Newcastle College 1978 – 1982Awards, TV, Radio and Points of InterestFor three successive years, Alan's paintings were selected for the finals of the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition. - Grey Street in the Rain (other views of Newcastle as limited edition prints also available) - High Level Bridge (limited edition print available) - Shambles York (limited edition print available) Alan's approach to painting is described in a book entitled "Landscapes in Watercolour" by Theodora Philcox, an inspirational book which features the work of 23 leading watercolour artists from around the world. Alan’s beautiful paintings of Italy have made it onto TV - Alan was featured on Italian TV following his exhibition in Marostica, Italy. His work and marriage was a feature on BBC1 Songs of Praise in 2006. BBC Look North interviewed Alan with regards to his watercolour paintings for export to Oman in 2007. Tyne Tees TV filmed Alan whilst creating paintings on location in Dubai in 2008. Various interviews on BBC Radio Newcastle regarding Alan’s watercolour paintings. Selected Collections/Commissions:2007 – 2009: paintings of properties in Italy, Wembley Football Stadium.2006: Sunset over the Siene, Paris. 2006: Stamford Bridge & Highbury Football Stadiums, Original Watercolour Paintings for private Client in London 2006: Grey Street from Emerson Chambers, Original Watercolour painting 2005: Commissioning of various watercolour paintings of properties in Italy 2005: A further series of Northumberland Castles, Northern Rock plc 2004: A series of 9 Northumberland Castles for Northern Rock plc 1981: Ongoing commissions for private clients, solo and joint exhibitions.Single Exhibitions:2009: Lowery Gallery, Kuwait, Studio & Gallery, Ponteland. 2008: Castlegate Centre Newcastle on Tyne –Charity Exhibition with life’s watercolour paintings. A new Horizon at 17 Cheviot View, Ponteland. 2003-2007: Solo & Joint exhibitions at Gallery & Studio 2005: Alba e Italia - Scottish & Italian original watercolours, Di Rollo Gallery, Edinburgh 2005: Italy & the City, Gallery 19, Kensington, London 2005: La Luce (The Light) International exhibition of watercolour paintings, Castello Vecchio, Marostica, Vicenza, Italy 2005: Remember Remember 5th November, Studio & Gallery. 2004: 20th Anniversary, Studio & Gallery, 2000: Scenes of Newcastle and Venetian Carnival, Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne 1997: Cities and Towns of the South of England, Malcolm Innes Gallery, London 1996: Regular exhibitions at 'Gallery of Fine Art', Newcastle upon Tyne 1995: Winter Landscapes @ home residence 1995: Venetian Scenes, Browns Gallery, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne 1995: Cityscapes, Phillips Auctioneers, Gateshead 1995: A Tale of Two Cities, Malcolm Innes Gallery, Edinburgh 1994: Cityscapes, Browns Gallery, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne 1992: Mixed Collection, Calouste Gulbenkian Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne 1992: Scenes from Above, Merton Gallery, Ponteland, Northumberland.Group Exhibitions:2009: La Dolce Vita, Olympia, London, Manchester Art Fair, NewcastleGateshead Art Fair, Living North, Wynyard Hall, Shoreline Gallery Isle of Sky. 2008: NewcastleGateshead Art Fair, Living North, Wynyard Hall 2007: Art Works Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne 2006: Viva Italia, Olympia, London 2005: La Dolce Vita, Earls Court, London 2004: Glasgow Trade Fair, Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow 2004: Henley Regatta, Henley Regatta Stewards Enclosure, Henley-on-Thames 2003: Spring Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2003: Made in Northumberland, Biscuit Factory, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2000: NYAD in New York 1998: Journal Competition, University Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne 1998: Christie-Wild International Exhibition, Florida, USA 1997: Malcolm Innes Gallery, Bury St, St James, London 1996: Stewards Enclosure at the Henley Royal Regatta 1995: 6x6 Show, University Gallery, Newcastle 1994: Sunday Times Competition Watercolour, Mall Galleries and Tour, London 1994: Malcolm Innes Summer/Winter Show, Malcolm Innes, Edinburgh 1993: Sunday Times Watercolour Competition, Mall Galleries, London and Tour 1992: Sunday Times Watercolour Competition, Mall Galleries, London and Tour 1989: Laing Competition, University Gallery, Newcastle Publications:Art Business Today, Italy Magazine, The Journal, Evening Chronicle, Rook Matthews, Pont News and Views, Living North Magazine, Hexham Courant, Crème de la Crème Oman, La Dominica di VicenzaArtist's Statement:“I produce watercolour paintings, which are representational but not photographic. I’m concerned about capturing the light and the fleeting moment in time for which watercolour is ideally suited. I enjoy painting beach scenes, people and cities, particularly pre 20th century architecture and the hustle and bustle of street life. Working on location in various places including the Henley Royal Regatta, West Coast of Scotland, the gulf, U.S.A and Italy has brought a creative sense of fluency to all my watercolour paintings.”
