Although a framing workshop has existed here for many years, it was when professional photographer Gillian Cumming took over the business in 2009, that we truly became established both as a 'Centre of Excellence' in quality framing services and an artwork destination for a much wider community. Originally from Scotland, Gillian brought a wealth of experience to the Thames Valley, having just returned to the UK after 12 years working as a commercial photographer in the USA and Gulf States.
More Than Words was launched in 2010 by creative designer Lisa Long. Lisa's lifetime love of interiors, graphic design and typography, combined with a search to find a piece of original artwork for her own home, led her to follow her creative passion. I was struggling to find artwork that had it all - contemporary, premium quality yet reasonably priced, a great talking point and something that was unique and meaningful.
Lesley took up watercolour painting in 1986, shortly after getting married and moving to Maidenhead. Painting had always been a favourite hobby of hers however, and a sketch book always accompanied her on travels to Europe as a student and on holiday. Lesley studied German and French at Exeter University, during which time she lived in Germany for a year.
I am based at my workshop, Artisan, in the beautiful National Trust village of West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. All the pieces I create are made by hand on site. I have a selection of items on display for sale, but also offer a commission service. All commissions are bespoke and designed to suit each customer's style, personality and budget. Please have a look through the commissions gallery for some inspiration!
26 Hart Street stocks paintings by leading British Artists including: Ken Howard, George Devlin, Peter Graham, Richard Combes, William Selby, Clarissa James, Edward Beale, Aldo Balding, Jeffery Courtney, Jacqueline Rizvi, Robert E. Wells, Roy Freer, Glen Scouller and many more.
Michael Shemilt founded Century Galleries in the early 1960s. To this day Century Galleries provides a unique offering within the art world. Our picture rental service is unsurpassed and the framing and restoration division is one of the most renowned in the South of England. With literally thousands of original works and prints to choose from, combined with our flexible approach, it makes quality fine art available for all.
Congratulations to Stephane from Paris, France, who has won a copy of Robert Wyatt biography Different Every Time to complement his Robert Wyatt print. Hypergallery aims to give sleeve artists the opportunity and freedom to re-explore their original artwork and produce beautiful prints. We are proud and excited to be working with some of the greatest visual talents in recent times.
Your special memory can be preserved in an oil painting to hang in your own home or office. Much of Mike Holman's work is in oil paintings on canvas sizes 30" x 20" and 48" x 20" ; but he has the resources to offer a wide range of media and sizes. Your requirements can be met be it miniature to mega canvas, marquette to mammoth sculpture or semi relief . PLEASE NOTE - All these works are available as PRINTS or POST CARDS.
In addition to original art and prints, we stock a variety of hand crafted gifts, including candlesticks, raku, glass, hand-painted mirrors, greetings cards, hand-made leather baby shoes, wooden jigsaws, door stops, clocks, glass wall panels, and more.
We were individual photographers when we first met, we fell in love, got married, and are now partners in both life and photography. We have both been professional photographers for 24 years. We have been photographing weddings in our award winning documentary style for the past 10 years and we absolutely love photographing weddings. Our work is regularly featured in magazines & exhibitions.