Reg Gardner Art
Manchester born Reg Gardner won a Scholarship to the High School of Art, Manchester, at the age of 14. An accomplished painter in oils, Gardner combines loose, impressionistic, brushstrokes with detailed figures in his landscape to create idyllic and nostalgic scenes. His artworks are held in notable public collections across the UK.
21st Century and Contemporary Reg Gardner Art
Oil
Artist Comments
In a subway station, commuters engage in various pastimes as they wait for the train to arrive. One reads a newspaper, another talks on a cell phone, while the rest occupy themselves with their thoughts. Amidst the bustle, mumbled conversations, and rumbling railway noises, the red-haired woman sits with her eyes closed, immersed in a contemplative moment.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: train, subway, cellphone, newspaper, reading, waiting, Isabel Bishop, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, primitivism, travel, text, urban, people, travel, primitive, oil painting, grey
Anywhere
Connie Millholland...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Reg Gardner Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Reg Gardner Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century American Modern Reg Gardner Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
The painting depicts a typical day of commuting, with passengers lost in thought or absorbed in their phones as they await their stops. The lack of direct interaction between them highlights the solitary yet collective experience of modern urban life. Their different colored attire adds vibrancy to the everyday scene.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: bus, cellphone, waiting, sitting, autumn, season, travel, sitting, text, vehicle, people, travel, primitive, oil painting, beige
Bus People
Connie Millholland...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Reg Gardner Art
Oil
2010s Reg Gardner Art
Oil
1950s Reg Gardner Art
Oil, Board
Artist Comments
The artwork depicts a snapshot of modern urban life, where people on the streets are glued to their phones. Whether chatting, checking notifications, or scrolling through feeds, the scene shows how busy a city can be in the digital age. Using a harmonious palette mostly with warm orange tones, the painting exudes a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Loose brushstrokes infuse the composition with liveliness.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: street, walking, cellphone, crowd, walking, urban, crowd, pedestrians, shadow, warm, people, primitive, oil painting, orange
Regressive
Connie Millholland...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Reg Gardner Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Reg Gardner Art
Oil
Artist Comments
A young woman wearing a matching gray dress and boots stops in the middle of a city street. Her eyes widen as she looks back on so...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Reg Gardner Art
Oil
Artist Comments
A small group of children huddle around a street fire. The flickering flames cast a modest glow on their pale complexions and provide warmth on a cold winter night. In this piece, artist Connie Millholland...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Reg Gardner Art
Oil
1950s Reg Gardner Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A group of joyful women walks down the street, each holding a glass of wine, a balloon, or a book, celebrating and having a good time. Their laughter fills the air, creating a vibrant and festive scene. Their attire matches the purple and yellow background, adding to the lively atmosphere.
About the Artist
Words that describe this painting: women, woman, friends, friend, fashion, wine, celebration, friendship, people, fashion, primitive, oil painting, purple
1926
Connie Millholland...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Reg Gardner Art
Oil
