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'Relaxing Dancer' Contemporary figurative Bronze sculpture of a Ballerina
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Relaxing Dancer' by Benson Landes is a stunning 21st Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'After Tintoretto' Contemporary figurative painting inspired. Red, Orange &Black
By Ghislaine Howard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'After Tintoretto/ A figurative contemporary painting inspired by Tintoretto.
Ghislaine was born in Eccles and studied Fine Art at Newcastle University. She lived in London and Par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Red Haze' Contemporary Landscape painting of forest, river, trees, red & orange
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Red Haze' by Amal Amatt. A Red Contemporary landscape painting of a river and incredibly detailed trees, with a red and orange colour palette.
Amatt was born in the hot arid clima...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'A Winters Walk' Contemporary Impressionist painting of woods, tress, river, red
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'A Winters Walk' by Amal Amatt. Contemporary landscape painting of red trees and a beautiful winding river with a walkway within the trees. Amazing detailed and a work that would jum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'The Faraway Lane' Contemporary Landscape painting, green trees, summer woodland
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary landscape Painting 'The Faraway Lane' by Helios. Fun and vibrant work that would jump off any wall.
Helios is considered to be one of the best Spanish artists in his s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Collecting the Wildflowers' Contemporary Still Life painting, yellow, pink
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Still Life Painting 'Collecting the Wildflowers'. Fun and vibrant work that would jump off any wall.
Helios is considered to be one of the best Spanish artists in his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Solid Bronze Ballet Dancer Sculpture 'Meditation' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Meditation' is a tasteful and demure nude of a ballet dancer. The poise and elegance of the dancer are exquisite!
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions.
Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today.
Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013.
Solid Bronze Ballet Dancer...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Resplendent' Photorealist painting of a Pink Flamingo, dark blue, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Resplendent' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a pink Flamingo. With such incredible detail you can almost feel feathers and hear the movement of the work.
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist living and working in Shropshire. Originally from Buckinghamshire, South East England, Ben has lived in the States for many years on several different occasions and traveled in search of exotic wildlife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Leap of Faith' Photorealist wildlife painting of a Puffin on vibrant blue water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Leap of Faith' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting. With such incredible detail!
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist living and working in Shropshire. Originally from Buckinghamshire, South East England, Ben has lived in the States for many years on several different occasions and traveled in search of exotic wildlife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Las Gallinas' Contemporary colourful painting of chickens and cockerel
By Francisco Calabuig
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Colourful landscape of chickens and cockerel 'Las Gallinas', vibrant and bold work that would sit beautifully in any interior setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Enforcer' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a black grouse, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Enforcer' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a large Black Grouse in the wildlife. With such incredible detail you can almost hear the birds call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Golden Man' Gold & Yellow Figurative Portrait of a Tribal Warrior Man
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The vivid Golden and Yellow behind the figure has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece an otherworldly feel. The tribal figure is so detailed, Ignacio Trelis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Brewing Storm' Contemporary Colourful painting with Red, Orange, Pinks
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Brewing Storm' by Ignacio Trelis, with oranges, reds and pinks. The landscape has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece an otherworldly feel. The b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Blue Princess' Contemporary figurative painting of a black woman, blue
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The figure has a dreamlike quality, giving the piece a tranquil and serene feel. The beautiful detailing is so colourful and Vibrant.
'The Blue Princess' by Ignacio Trelis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Interior Still Life Painting of Flowers 'Californian Poppies' by Neil Faulkner
By Neil Faulkner
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Californian Poppies' is a vibrant and tranquil piece. Faulkner has captured the beautiful flowers perfectly and the light is almost dreamlike. An amazing still life that would make ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Still Life Painting and Interior Scene 'The Potting Shed'
By Neil Faulkner
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Potting Shed' is a vibrant and tranquil piece. Faulkner has captured the beautiful flowers perfectly and the light is almost dreamlike. An amazing st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Big Blue' Contemporary Colourful 3D Painting of sea, boats and figures, water
By Max Todd
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Big Blue' is a fun and vibrant contemporary 3D figurative painting of colourful figures and colourful boats on the water.
Max Todd uses contemporary techniques to produce his works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
African Tribal Portrait of a man 'Sadhu, Varanesi', red & orange, traditional
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sadhu, Varanesi' a highly detailed portrait painting of a tribal African black man with jewellery, red and orange.
Ignacio Trelis is a Spanish contemporary painter and gallery own...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Dolly' Bright Red Portrait painting of a woman's face, red hair, pearls, blue
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dolly' by Ignacio Trelis is a contemporary portrait painting of a woman's face with incredible bright red hair. Pearls and ribbon adorn her striking hair. Her piercing blue eyes dr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'On the Beach' Colourful 3D Contemporary landscape painting, sea, water, beach
By Max Todd
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'On the Beach' is a fun and vibrant contemporary 3D painting of beach goers and figures by Max Todd. Inspired by beach holidays Todd has created a work that makes you dream of the su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Warrior' Photorealist painting of a Water Buffalo in the wild, wildlife, grey
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Warrior' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Water Bufallo in the wild. With such incredible detail.
Ben Waddams is a British wildlife artist livin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Realist Orange Landscape painting 'Autumn Woodland' Trees, River
By Luis Pardo
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Autumn Woodland' by Luis Pardo. A beautiful realist painting of a woodland path way surrounded by trees, greenery and a running river. Beautiful palette of oranges, greens and browns. A work that would perfect in any interior space!
Pardo has travelled extensively, specifically to the city of Valence where he delved into the world of impressionism. His first exhibitions where in Cultural centres, banks and official institutions, his first solo exhibition was in 1981. Luis Pardo has exhibited all over the world including Europe, America and Southern America...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
'Marchande de Fleurs' a Parisian street scene with soldier, figures & flowercart
By Victor Gabriel Gilbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Marchande de Fleurs' a Parisian street scene with soldier, figures & beautiful flower-cart
Gabriel Gilbert was renowned for his paintings of Parisian market scenes, of which this is a fantastic example. Gilbert’s works sit alongside Monet’s and Van Gogh’s in galleries and collections across the world.
He established himself as a painter of French genre scenes...
Category
19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
French landscape painting with children, figures & field Scene 'The Harvest'
By Victor Gabriel Gilbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Harvest' is a stunning pastoral scene by Victor Gabriel Gilbert.
Victor Gabriel Gilbert was born in Paris, 13th February 1847. He studied for a perio...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Loquats & Chinese Bowl' Contemporary photorealist still life painting, yellow
By Barbara Vanhove
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Still Life Painting 'Loquats & Chinese Bowl' by Barbara Vanhove. Inspired by the Dutch Masters.
Barbara was born in Watermael-Boisfort in Belgium in 1974. She showed an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Vibrant & Vivid Still life painting 'Yellow Napkin' with lemons, peaches & Bowl
By Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Lijftogt was born in Amsterdam and at the age of 19 decided to pursue his creative path. He would spend every day for several years in the Museums of Amsterdam studying the old maste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
'Quinces & Apples' Still life panting of fruit in a bowl by Mark Lijftogt
By Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Quinces & Apples' is a subtle, meditative and delicate painting by the hugely talented Contemporary Still life painter Mark Lijftogt. Photorealism at its very best!
Lijftogt was b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
'Orange Pumpkin' Photorealist painting of pumpkins, on a blue, teal cloth
By Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Orange Pumpkin' Still Life painting with pumpkins on a blue and teal table cloth. Amazing in any interior setting.
Lijftogt was born in Amsterdam and at the age of 19 decided to p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Sand Dunes' Contemporary Landscape Painting of sea, sand, sky, figures & hills
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Landscape Painting 'Sandunes' of the beach, sand, sea and mountain landscape. Fun and vibrant work that would jump off any wall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
'Western Seas' 20th century painting of the scottish coastline, rocks, waves
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Western Seas' is a stunning example of Donald McIntyre painting at his best. The painting is full of life, with a wonderful bright colour palette, reminiscent of Scotland at it's fi...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
'Sunset Beach' Contemporary Seascape painting of the waves, sand and setting sun
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sunset Beach' a highly detailed portrait painting of a sunset beach, oranges, blues and sand colours.
Ignacio Trelis is a Spanish contemporary painter and gallery owner. Origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Red Rural Landscape Painting with Trees 'Scarlet Meadow' by
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Scarlet Meadow' by Torres is a stunning rural landscape with rolling hills down to the sea. The beautiful vivid colour palette of the foreground is strong and makes for a compositio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bronze Figurative Ballerina 'Dancer Seated Resting en Barre' Brown & Green
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dancer Resting on Barre' is an elegant yet sensual sculpture. Landes' skill at conveying a sense of ease and confidence of the dancers is impeccable - this piece would be a fantastic addition to any collection.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions.
Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today.
Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013.
Solid Bronze Figurative Ballet Sculpture...
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Dancer Standing Resting en Barre' Contemporary Figurative Bronze of a ballerina
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dancer Standing Resting en Barre' by Benson Landes is a stunning 21st Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Boats on the Shore' Contemporary colourful painting of boats, sand and sea
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Boats on the Shore' Contemporary Colourful painting of sand, sea and sun. Bold powerful colours that create a striking piece that would look beautiful in any interior setting.
At ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Kittens' Interior 20th century painting of 4 cats playing, red, blue, purple
By Jules Leroy
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Kittens' a charming oil on canvas by well known cat artist Jules Leroy. Showing 4 kittens playing in an interior setting, surrounded by clothing, scarfs a...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Still Life with Grapes' Contemporary painting of Silverware, Coffee pot & Fruit
By Manolo Higueras
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Still Life painting 'Still life with Red Grapes' is a beautiful composed work that would sit in any interior setting. Higueras has added such fine detail to every inch of the canvas.
At the age of 21, in 1994, when the dexterity in his hands reached...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Boating Around' Contemporary 3D Colourful painting of boats & figures in water
By Max Todd
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Boating Around' is a fun and vibrant contemporary 3D painting of boats in the water energetically creating a fun and dynamic work. Todd has create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Rural Landscape Painting with Rolling Hills 'Red Fields' by Torres
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Red Fields' by Torres is a stunning rural landscape with rolling hills down to the sea. The beautiful vivid colour palette of the foreground is strong and makes for a composition th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Bronze Figurative Sculpture Ballet Dancer by Benson Landes 'Quiet Elegance'
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Quiet Elegance' is a beautiful nude bronze sculpture of ballet dancer by the renowned sculptor Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary 'Still Life with Limes' Painting of glass, fruit and candle
By Paco Yuste
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary 'Still Life with Limes' Painting of glass, fruit and candle with drapery. Photorealism at its very best!
From his childhood he felt great predilection for drawing. In fact drawing was his favourite pastime. When he was 12 years old his parents moved to Brussels, and he joined an international college where his artistic interests for drawing and music woke up. In this period he passed most of his free time drawing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Repose - Bronze Sculpture of an elegant young ballet dancer by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A stunning sculpture of a young ballet dancer 'Repose' by Benson Landes - full of elegance & poise.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definit...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Still Life in a cabinet 'Basket of Lemons' by Mark Lijftogt
By Mark Lijftogt
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Lijftogt was born in Amsterdam and at the age of 19 decided to pursue his creative path. He would spend every day for several years in the Museums of Amsterdam studying the old maste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Tomatoes' Contemporary Still Life painting of two big Red tomatoes, kitchen
By Manolo Higueras
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tomatoes' by Higueras. Contemporary Still Life painting of two big Red tomatoes perfect for a kitchen or diner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Still Life 'Glass & Strawberries' Photo realist painting, red
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Still Life 'Glass & Strawberries' Photo realist painting of Red Fruit with a elegant simple champagne glass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Resting. A bronze sculpture of a resting ballet dancer figure by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Resting. A bronze sculpture of a resting ballet dancer figure by Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Ballerina Sculpture of a Dancer 'Last Dance' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Last Dance' by Benson Landes is a stunning 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Ballerina Sculpture 'Tying Headband' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tying Headband' by Benson Landes is a stunning 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade. At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop. On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Figurative solid bronze sculpture of ballet dancer 'Dancer Resting' by B Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Dancer Resting' is a Figurative solid bronze sculpture of ballet dancer by Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definite...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture 'Sprite' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sprite' by Benson Landes is a Contemporary Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture. The remarkable elegance conveyed is breath-taking and so representative of the ballet form. This ...
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Ballerina Figurative Ballet Dancer 'Attitude' Blue & Brown
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Attitude' by Benson Landes is a stunning 20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Ballet Dancer.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Bronze Nude Figure Sculpture 'Home Alone' by Benson Landes
By Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Home Alone' by Benson Landes is a Solid Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Figure. Benson Landes sculpted dancers, as he loved their elegance - this passion is communicated to the viewer perfectly in this incredible sculpture.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade.
At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop.
On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods.
As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions.
Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today.
Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013.
Solid Bronze Nude Figure...
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bright & Colourful Landscape Painting 'Mountain Villa', Red & Green
By Rosa Canto
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A bright and beautiful landscape by a highly sought after Spanish contemporary painter, Rosa Canto. Canto is a master of paint and has a loose and free-flowing style, capturing the d...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'Halloween Pumpkin' Photorealist Still life painting of an orange pumpkin
By Barbara Vanhove
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Orange Still Life Painting 'Halloween Pumpkin' by Barbara Vanhove. Inspired by the Dutch Masters. Perfect for this years Halloween inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
'Autumn View' Contemporary Colourful Landscape painting with trees, & river
By Arnau Amat
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Autumn View' is a colourful contemporary landscape painting of red and orange Autumnal trees set in a tranquil landscape. Mountains and a river in the distance. A highly detailed pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 18th Century Sailing Marine Painting 'The Neptune' by Robert Willoughby
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
British Landscape and Marine Artist Robert Willoughby was a late 18th early 19th century British marine painter who specialized in large marine genre...
Category
Late 18th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Still-Life Painting 'Trio of Pears' by Barbara Vanhove
By Barbara Vanhove
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Trio of Pears is a stunning Still Life painting that would make a welcome addition to anyones collection.
The soft green hues work beautifully with the soft grey background. The de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
'Autumn in the Woods' Contemporary Landscape Paintings, trees, orange, yellow
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Autumn Woodland' is a beautiful autumnal contemporary landscape painting of Yellow & Orange trees. The fine detail brings this work to life.
Amat was born in the hot arid climate of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
