07/10/2022
Me with one of my small still life pieces. Vase #1 from my 2020 show
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28/09/2022
New studio build underway!
18/09/2022
A couple of my hand finished Angels are Astronauts print editions currently on show at
Friedrichs Pontone Gallery
273 Church Street
New York NY 10013 USA
10/09/2022
Congrats to my new gallery FriedrichsPontone opening last night in New York. Can not wait to represent Manchester UK in New York USA next year there with a solo show !!
08/09/2022
08/09/2022
Get used to seeing pictures of wolfie 🐕 😁
26/08/2022
New studio space! Can't wait to get into this new space in the coming months. All 1600sq ft ! The opportunity of windows and more space to work on multiple shows was to good to turn down.
25/08/2022
Brand new still life piece, this was originally intended to be part of my last solo show but I was never quite happy with it,I've repainted the background 3 or 4 times.
Some pieces fall into place right away but I equally love the paintings that I have to fight with.
The details on the vase are a close up section from my 2019 painting 'last of my kind'.
24/08/2022
Lots underway at the moment, currently finishing a few pieces for with in Dec.
My studio will be looking like below again shortly with finished works ! Photo from before my first solo show in 2020.
16/08/2022
Limited editions.
Current available editions below.
A couple of the hand finished down to there last few.
https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/categories/1/
15/08/2022
Legends in higher places, a piece from 2019.
Currently building up new work for upcoming shows over the next year. Miami, New York, London.
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09/08/2022
08/08/2022
Scaffold platform required for installation of this recent commission piece at a clients home!
03/08/2022
Studio shot from 2017, not long after I moved into my current studio.
I was more nocturnal then, preferred painting in the evening. Time of the day affects how one paints !! Just as music, mood etc does.
02/08/2022
Intersect Apsen with Friedrichs Pontone Gallery New York.
My piece Fragile Things (large piece on the left) alongside work by Angela Glajcar, Henry Jabbour, Hwang Seontae, Iain Faulkner, JIIHI, Lee Jeonglok and Matteo Massagrande.
01/08/2022
Intersect Apsen now underway until Aug 4th at Aspen Ice Garden. My first show with New York gallery FriedrichsPontone.
3 of my pieces at the show including this small painting 'A landscape with Melting Stars'
16/07/2022
I love my big garden pots like my big paintings.
14/07/2022
Excited to be exhibiting in Aspen for the first time with at , July 31st - Aug 4th.
Here's one of my pieces which will be at the show. 'Fragile Things' 120cm x 120cm. Oil on panel.
10/07/2022
New music alert 🥁
Back on the drums recently, recording drums for new EP. Always a fun session and great to record at as always.
First single available to steam now ! Click this link to listen.
https://lnk.to/oZRV0oRU
09/07/2022
A tunnel in the forest #1 and #2. Monoprints on bread and butter paper. A3.
After these were printed, the ink board (on which is artwork is created by me) is then wiped down, making these the only two that can ever exist.
These are my first ever mono prints, a fun process I'm looking forward to exploring further.
You can see the second one is slightly lighter in areas, due to less ink remaining on the board as its rum through the press.
08/07/2022
Random scribbles and things from this week.
Oil painting & mono printing. Love my "job"
07/07/2022
Something completely different this week, had Bea, A Level art student with me on on work experience for the week. Two of the days I arranged for us to go along to the Oaks Primary school to do some painting with the year 4s and year 6s as a change of pace to being in the studio. The children at the oaks all done a fantastic job, below are a few photos of a session we done learning how to paint a Van Gogh sunflowers vase !
Makes me think of the Pablo Picasso quote, 'Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up'!
Images shared with the schools permission.
07/07/2022
A tunnel in the woods #1. Original A3 monoprint. The first ever monoprint I've created. Really enjoyed the process of manually creating a print, inking up, running through the press etc.
Thanks very much Pete Marsh Art for passing on his knowledge about the process aswell as the use of his materials.
Monoprint, drypoint, maybe etching I'd certainly something I'll be doing more of in the future.
01/07/2022
Forever playing around with colour. Close up from a work in progress.
21/06/2022
excited to have gallery representation in New York with Friedrich-pontone Gallery , Tribeca.
Looking forward to showing my work there in the future.
20/06/2022
Letters from the children of Saturn. work in progress.
I don't know what this is yet or what it'll lead too.
.it was originally meant to be a piece from my dec solo show but I randomly picked it out of my store room today and attacked it with a new energy.
09/06/2022
When people ask about my personal favourite paintings I've done, this is definitely up there! From a technical point of view I was really pleased with this one. It just fell of the brush and completely in more or less two sessions.
When I create all my still life paintings, I like to find the sweet spot between realism and abstract.
Vase 4 2020. From my first show at
07/06/2022
'The upper world' 2018.
Up high at its home in Abu Dhabi.
One of the most satisfying parts of what I do is seeing where my works which I create in my studio here in Manchester end up living. Very greatful.
05/06/2022
A little congrats to all my friends from Wales on World Cup qualification! Esp man of the match Wayne Hennessey, here with his painting of mine, aptly titled 'Mountains we climb'
04/06/2022
This month the five planets of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will align in planetary order, all visible with the naked eye just before sunrise (northern hemisphere).
Here's my paintings of each of these planets from my recent Angels are Astronauts series
All 180cm x 170cm oil on linen.
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25/05/2022
24/05/2022
Mars.
24/05/2022
This weekend, open studios at Falcon Mill Bolton. Come and visit the studios of myself and a lot of the other artists of Falcon Mill.
Anyone interested in attending, please note I will only be there on Friday evening, 7pm - 9pm. My studio will be closed on the Saturday and Sunday.
Full details below.
Falcon Mill, handel Street, Bolton, BL1 8BL.
Friday 7pm - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm.
18/05/2022
A painting from 2018, at its home in Düsseldolf. 🇩🇪
17/05/2022
A painting called 'The world is our oyster' 2018.
I've always been fascinated by big industrial skylines. The two girls represent my twin daughters Indiana and Summer who are now aged 6.
In my band touring times a few years before this painting, I took a load of photographs of industrial scenery in Pennsylvania and also driving through Minnesota which I used as reference material when painting this piece.
15/05/2022
In situ. A piece called 'As Clouds Fall' 2020. At its home in 🇦🇺.
Love seeing where my work ends up..
12/05/2022
'Fossil'
A quick sketch to begin today's session from my oil pad sketch book.
I set myself a goal to complete a small painting within around 1 hour each each morning, before I begin on the days other larger works.
Its a great way for me to get ideas from my head onto the canvas, it's completely carefree and it's a great way to explore possible future subjects. It's also good practice, which never stops.
A lot of the time I only show completed paintings on social media, but maybe I'll share a few bits like this from time to time , to give some insight into how paintings come together.
Fossil, Inspired by the pre 1960s beliefs of what Planet Mars was (Forests, Rivers etc)
10/05/2022
Hitting drums in the past life 😄🥁
06/05/2022
52 bowls, an exhibition by Jo Ladd & Nigel Leighton. Opening this evening at Falcon Mill Artist Studios , Bolton, Greater Manchester.
See poster attached for full info.
02/05/2022
One of my twin daughters Indiana adding the magic to one of my paintings when working from home 😄 (..in my garage)
Vase 5 and 6 paintings from my 2020 show.
01/05/2022
My brother has the best seat in the house.
Incredible photos he captures from his cockpit on an iPhone.
This is Algeria but could be Mars !
25/04/2022
Editioning Earth prints at Pontone Gallery last Thursday.
The edition is now sold out. 💥
23/04/2022
Thanks so much everyone who's purchased an Earth special edition, lots of new trees to be planted. 🌳
Final 30 mins to still place an order! (Ending 14:00 gmt)
https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/categories/1/
23/04/2022
Buy a print and we'll plant a tree for you..
Last 4 hours to purchase an Earth Special edition at the 24 hour launch Price, £224 ex tax/delivery.
Everything you need to know at this link.
https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/17491-chris-rivers-earth-2022/
22/04/2022
Earth 22/04 | Special edition print release available now.
One Tree Planted For Every Print Sold
24 Hour Earth Day Launch Price | £224 ex tax/delivery.
Printed on sustainable Hahnemühle FineArt Agave.
https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/17491-chris-rivers-earth-2022/
22/04/2022
Available now.
Earth | 100 trees Planted (for every purchase)
24 hour price of £224 x vat/delivery.
All info below
https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/17491-chris-rivers-earth-2022/
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Brand new still life piece, this was originally intended to be part of my last solo show but I was never quite happy with it,I've repainted the background 3 or 4 times. Some pieces fall into place right away but I equally love the paintings that I have to fight with. The details on the vase are a close up section from my 2019 painting 'last of my kind'.
Buy a print and we'll plant a tree for you.. Last 4 hours to purchase an Earth Special edition at the 24 hour launch Price, £224 ex tax/delivery. Everything you need to know at this link. https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/17491-chris-rivers-earth-2022/
Detail of one of the Angels are Astronauts Pluto hand finished edition prints. Loved creating these editions. Sun, Earth, Neptune, Pluto. Full info at the link below! @pontonegallery https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/categories/1/
Brand new print release. 'Cracking the sky' Edition of 75 + 10 hand finished APs. Released September 10th, available now to pre order. https://pontonegallery.com/store/artworks/16767-chris-rivers-cracking-the-sky-2021/
Signing, editioning the first limited edition prints of work in my current show. This one is 'Chaos and Disorder 1', released July 30th. Drop me a message if you'd like to go on the pre order mailing list.
Small quick panel painting.
Make a Mug, Make a difference
Hi Everyone, My good friends at Royal Crown Derby are running an amazing new campaign to raise funds for the NHS Charities Together Covid 10 Urgent Appeal. The ‘Make a mug, Make a difference’ campaign is asking children to get creative and design some artwork for a mug, the winning mugs will be produced on 26,299 mugs, representing and celebrating every day that the NHS has been making our lives better since its formation on 5 July 1948 to its 72nd anniversary in 2020. The two prize winners (two age groups) will take a tour of the Palace of Westminster and will be presented with the first mug off the production line together with their framed artwork. The winners will also visit the Victoria and Albert Museum where their mugs will be exhibited. Get your children involved and please help spread the word, share, tag people etc! 100% of the profits will go to NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent appeal Full information below see below! https://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/makeadifference
Opening tomorrow in Miami, @artmiamifairs . A couple of my pieces will be on booth AM535 with @pontonegallery running from 3rd - 8th December. Also happy to announce plans are underway for my first ever solo show which will be with @pontonegallery (London) in 2020. More info to follow over the coming weeks and months, sign up to my mailing list or DM for more info as it comes!🍻
Some footage adding details to a double piece I done a few months ago. Paintings infested with these creatures. ☠💀 Sign up to my mailing list for some exciting things coming throughout 2020!
'Falling away from me' limited edition giclee prints. I take great care in replicating the original painting as much as possible with my print editions. From the scanning stages in which multiple hi res images are taken to proofing & colour matching process. Printed on archival museum grade papers , using hi pigment inks, I'm always blown away by the quality. Obviously it'll never be the same as an original but this is as close as it comes ! Browse all my limited editions over on my website , link on header.
'Last of my kind' series. A closer look. Some limited edition prints available to pre order, released throughout June. Full details on my website. 💀☠ www.chrisriversart.com Just the beginning..
Underwater, Out of Space
Underwater, Out of Space. Here's a quick run down of the process. Painting, to Varnish, to Print with countless hours in between! Limited editon prints available now, view below for all details. www.chrisriversart.com
Take a tour of my new one 'The world is our Oyster' 180cm x 180cm oil painting.
Open Studio exhibition at Falcon Mill this weekend (The studio's where I do my work) It's a great opportunity to come along and see the variety of art produced by all the artists who work there and take a look at our studios ! Friday 18th May 7PM – 9PM including drinks and snacks. Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm See event listing for more info. https://www.facebook.com/events/626506081036474/?ti=cl Video by: @joelgardnermusic
Work in progress. Big colours and heavy paint.
Big colours and heavy paint & great music. Scott Weiland
Back behind the drums recently with @outfitno2 for new single 'Come on in' Video by @airiumfilms Check out the full length version here - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IOpyQA4Hb3U
'Resurrection' Work in progress. Loads more to do on this but can't wait to see how it ends up.
Some music on the way this week. Awesome to be back behind the drums for this. @outfitno2 @airiumfilms
Work in progress of another painting from touring times with @Heavensbasement . From a photo of myself and @sidglover in some dark and dingy bar in Belgium (I think) a few years ago. Faces are the toughest thing to do.. lots to do yet.
Exposing art series
Check out The Killing Tree Exposing Art series: Episode 1 Awesome to be part of a fantastic series, giving a behind the scenes insight into artists! WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/6IIYzDHkuSc Hope you enjoy !
'Fireflies Video'
Video of new artwork, 'FIREFLIES' Watch a small glimpse of my process in this 2 minute video. More info on Fireflies / pics and prints at www.chrisriversart.com 20% discount + free shipping on any of my prints this weekend! (use riv2017 on checkout)
Last call for these! If you want a pack of these leaflets in post next week just direct message your address. Free to recieve!
Works in progress. Chimes at midnight
Basecoats. The first thing I do with a new canvas is give it a general base coat which i then paint over. Usually either earthy dark colours or a muddy pink. There's nothing worse than painting on plain white canvas plus it also gives you time to think about how the painting might develop ! I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about , but I honestly don't 😁 trail and error, what works for me might not work for someone else. No right or wrong way but never paint on a clean white canvas 😁. 👉👌
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Whitby Goth Weekend. 2016. With my fine artwork of David Bowie by Chris Rivers.
Hey there. Is the new print, (released tomorrow) only available via the American dealer? Cheers
Received this just in time Chris. It was a gift for my wife. It's going share space with some prestigious artist . Your work is new to myself and what a spectacular moment it was to find you and your work. Keep up the good art fight yours is magnificent. Roy Vaughn
I said 3 pictures ago I have no more wall space.... So where are these going 😂🤣
If ever you get the urge to print your fabulous art onto fabric please please let the world know, It would make some beautiful clothes, I'd happily sew something up, share your talent with other like minded artistic types to perhaps make your art Wearable. 😁 😁 😁
Framed at last ! 💕
Loving by Exit Eternity print. Finally, framed and hung. 😍
It’s back from the framers!! Best birthday present ever! Thanks Gary Stringer absolutely love it 🥰
Finally got my print framed and up 💖 thanks Chris - from Kimm Bishop aka Kim Thane Art
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Hi Chris,
I brought a copy of falling away last Sunday, could you confirm this for me? If not I can go back and reorder!Cheers
Caroline x
I brought a copy of falling away last Sunday, could you confirm this for me? If not I can go back and reorder!Cheers
Caroline x
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