Artist Li Zhuangzhi uses ancient Chinese and Bhudist mythological symbols mixed with modern sybolism as metaphors to represent the facades presented by people to the outside world while their "secret" internal psyche (painted as the main composition laid bare for all to see) is completely in conflict. In many of his original oil paintings, the Golden carp shown symbolise success, wealth and good fortune - the facade presented to the outside world. The internal belief knows that while the fish can swim safely in their little world (the fish tank), they will remain lucky, safe, happy and successful. If, however, the fish dare to leave their sphere - to live outside in the air and not in the water - they will die. Li says that this series of paintings depict an internal jouney of his own emotions experienced some years ago, the culmination of which is a most beautiful spiritually uplifting painting entitled "Back Home". Li has been trained in classical art at the St. Petersburg Art Institiute. He currently resides in Beijing where he is studying for a PHD and where he lectures in Fine Art Restoration.

Georgina De Cayless is a modern day Brughel, painting colourful compositions in the mediaveil style. Acrylic peasants work on the land or in her banqueting halls and these are wonderfully imaginative, detailed historic depictions of life as it was in western European countries 500 and more years ago. The paintings are painted on heavy quality 300 lb Arches paper and are lovingly embellished with real gold leaf.

We in the western world take so much for granted. By comparison, life in Africa is hard and contemporary artist John K Kaminja does not flinch from painting all aspects of the hardships which touch everyday life in Kenya for nearly everybody who lives there. John paints of the Christian beliefs, Maasai warriers, wildlife, family love and sadness, Aids and everyday events of the working population in Africa. This modern style oil painting shows a child travelling alone to school,his head full of problems. The roof on the school has caved in - a very common occurence in African villages. Included among John's new oil paintings are also some delicate and beautiful Batiks representing some parables from the Bible. John is a very serious and dedicated artist and we feel privileged to be selling his art here for him.

Dog lovers everywhere will appreciate the expressions on the faces of the dog portraits just added to AARTI painted by Halesowen artist Neil Stokes. Their eyes have that look which makes owner's hearts melt, and the carriage of their heads depicts exactly their breeding. The larges images of Neil's original watercolour paintings for sale in this gallery are shown larger than life size. This enlargement shows the skilled details added with tiny gentle brush strokes which could only be done by an artist with confidence in his medium. Neil accepts commissioned works. What a beautiful gift this would make to any pet owner.

Stowmarket artist Caroline Hazell is exhibiting examples of family portraiture to show her skill as an artist who accepts commissioned work. Caroline prefers to work from several photographs and instead of copying a photograph, will consult with her clientelle to create compositions which exemplify the character of the chosen subject (s). Caroline accepts commissions for portraits of people and also of pets. The terms for commissioned work can be found by using the "commissions" button above - or by clicking on this image and rolling to the bottom of her summary page where a commission button will be found.

Dreja Novak is a very talented professional artist. She has added two new original acrylic paintings for sale here to replace two which have been sold. These are quite different in style from her previous exhibits. These are two modern art absrtactions with a theme of music and dance. Celverly, they also represent ancient and modern, one acrylic representing one of he most popular modern dance crazes - a modified Tango - and the other representing historically old music by Franz Schubert - painted in modern art form. Each painting is lively and makes one's eyes dance on the canvases.

Artist Christopher Anthony-Antoniou aims to bring us, in his original oil and acrylic paintings and drawing, feelings of peace and calm. Christopher, who accepts commissions for poems, paints with an individual naive style, often using complex colour combinations in his modern art compositions and abstracts. Self-taught, Christopher is a serious and hugely ambitious and enthusiastic artist and his paintings have a simplistic charm.

As you can see in the this floral painting of Iris' artist Abhilasha Singhis passionate about colour combinations and uses the most delicate of mediums, watercolours to produce stunning, original paintings. Abhilasha has taken part in many international events and has sold to private collectors worldwide. She especially enjoys creating still lifes.

Professional Swedish artist Larz Eldbaage has won many acclaimed awards medals for his most imaginative and bold acrylic figurative paintings. His art is striking and deeply psychological and not for feminists or the faint hearted. Here we have limited edition Serigraphs for sale (of 25) and also two original acrylic paintings, all of which show Larz's daring and extreme imagination.