Artko Ltd

03/02/2024

Ready to go - We can't wait to welcome existing and new customers onto the stand. Doors open tomorrow Sunday 4th Feb. The fizz is chilling and ready to be served!

15/01/2024

Not long to go until 2024 - We look forward to welcoming our lovely loyal customers back to the NEC Birmingham 4-7th Feb, Hall 6 Stand 6C60-D61

15/01/2024

NEW Spring Summer 2024 range is now available in Stock and available order.

20/03/2023

Spring Equinox - Monday 20th of March 2023 at 9.24pm. The moment when the sun crosses the line of the equator, traveling north it marks the beginning of Spring 2023 in the northern hemisphere 🌿🌼☀️

Our artist focus today features the work of Chris Bourne who captures not only the visual aspects of the changing season’s brilliantly but also the feelings that being in tune with nature and the different seasons evoke.

10/03/2023

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️I don’t know about you but this cold snap has me longing for sunny summer days. Check out our Artist focus on Duncan Palmar to brighten your day and transport you to a place of beauty and tranquility. ☀️☀️☀️

02/03/2023

Today on World Book Day we celebrate the magic of books, from humble paper back to leather bond classics, books have the ability to transport the reader through time and locations both real and imagined.

The amazing art of Diane Demirci captures perfectly the book shelf of an artist and designer. From travel to fashion, art & architecture, interior design & film this is a bookshelf of knowledge and inspiration….it would be a dream to sit and immerse oneself in all of these titles.

“A Good Read” AK11858 high quality framed print with textured finish and metallic gold highlights is 80x80cm and available from your local Artko stockists. Get in touch if you need any help finding it on sale near you.

20/02/2023

To embrace National Love Your Pet Day, we take a closer look at the artwork of the incredibly talented Louise Brown.

18/02/2023

Amelia, our Mona Lisa of the hare world, we wonder what's behind that enigmatic smile 😊 she's in our weekend window ... don't forget your 10% discount with a myLocality card ⭐️

https://www.artworx.co.uk/collections/gallery-only

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14/02/2023

No better way to celebrate Day then taking a closer look at the work of one of our fabulous artists.......Claire Baxter

In Claire’s own words…….

I can't remember a time when I wasn't being creative. As a child I was always happy with either a jigsaw or a packet of crayons and a colouring-in book.

Throughout school, I enjoyed art with success therefore it seemed a natural progression to pursue my talent and interest from GCSE onto A’ Level. I undertook a BTEC Foundation course in art and design at Harrogate College where I was encouraged to experiment in painting, printmaking, photography and fashion design. At this time, my passion for painting and drawing floundered and my interest in fashion emerged. I completed my BA Hons Degree in Fashion Design at Salford University in 2001.

Having moved to Harrogate from Knaresborough and spending 4 unfulfilled years in retail management, I embarked upon a total career change and qualified as a Teacher of Art in 2007 teaching 11-18 year olds. I have been privileged to work alongside talented art teachers and students alike, a constant source for inspiration and to learn new techniques. I left teaching in May 2014 to pursue my art career.

Alongside bringing up my young family, I currently work as an artist where I live in Harrogate. Working predominantly in oil, I paint mainly figurative landscapes and frequently work on privately commissioned pieces. Please see 'commission a painting'.

I paint places I know, places I love, have memories of and connections with, predominantly in and around North Yorkshire. I like to bring reality to these settings through observing relationships and everyday situations and being true to life. My work is aimed at those people who can laugh at themselves, those who can recognise themselves in the paintings, or someone else close to their heart.
I take many location photographs, edit them on Photoshop and then sketch my figures and develop a tale for the characters. I love to use colour in my work as it enhances the fun element to my paintings. I rarely reveal the characters faces as it encourages anonymity and allows the viewer to narrate the picture and make it personal to them!.

Collectors have bought my work locally, nationally and overseas, reaching as far as New Zealand. I have worked with many galleries and currently work closely with Whitby Galleries, Art in the Mill in Knaresborough and The Coastal Gallery in Northallerton. I have also exhibited at Ripley Castle, Living North - York, The Great Yorkshire Show, Country Living Show, Art in the Pen in Skipton and The Edinburgh Arts Fair and The Glasgow Arts Fair.

13/02/2023

13/02/2023

Today's the day football fans 8pm tonight is the 242nd Merseyside derby.
Liverpool v Everton

captures brilliantly those nostalgic childhood days when all that matter in life was which side of the city had bragging rights!

AK11681 Derby Day by Adam Barsby - order via your local Artko stockist. Get in touch if you need help to find your local retailer.

09/02/2023