Welsh Wonders by art-callaghan-finepaintings

Wales has, for a long time now, been a muse for many artists across the world.

We have curated a wonderful collection of Welsh artists that we currently have in our portfolio, to celebrate St David’s day, and for you to enjoy and be tempted by...

We are holding an exhibition opening in the gallery on Saturday 1st March to celebrate St David’s Day, from 10am to 4pm - including delicious Welsh nibbles and drinks from the famous Callaghans Artisan Bar. If you would like to join please RSVP by calling a member of the team at the gallery.

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David Barnes (1942 - 2021)

‘Welsh Wonders’ - exhibiting some of Wales’ greatest talents. Including works by:

Jenny Jones (b. 1954)

Wilf Roberts (1941 - 2016)

Will Roberts (1907 - 2000)

Charles Wyatt Warren (1908 - 1993)

Sir Kyffin Williams (1918 - 2006)

William Henry Mander (1850 - 1922)

Donald McIntyre (1923 - 2009)

David Barnes (1942 - 2021)

Barnes was born in Africa and spent his early childhood there. When he returned to the UK he qualified as a chartered accountant and spent most of his working life in professional practice.

Although Barnes enjoyed art at school and had been a collector for many years, it was not until he retired in 2006 that he began to paint seriously. Nevertheless, he progressed quickly, earning rapid success after spending many tireless hours in the studio. His earliest days painting were very much shaped by the goal of emulating Sir Kyffin Williams. David was fascinated by his brooding landscapes and the somber colours so evident in his works.

The inspiration for much of Barnes’ works were the mountains of Snowdonia and the coastline of North Wales and Anglesey. He loved to capture the dark brooding atmospheric landscapes with a palette knife, painting in oils and using a thick impasot technique to produce bold strokes and add strength and texture to his paintings.

‘Autumn in Crafnant’ 16” x 13” - Oil on Panel - Signed

Will Roberts (1907 - 2000)

‘Red Barn’ Acrylic on Canvas - 23” x 30” - Signed

Will Roberts was a hugely talented Welsh expressionist painter.

Born in Ruabon, the family moved to Neath in 1918, when Roberts was just 11. His gift for the arts became apparent very early on as he was a keen drawer, and from 1928 Roberts took classes at Swansea Art School under William Grant Murray.

He met the Polish artist Josef Herman, who at that time lived in the neighbouring town of Ystradgynlais and the two began painting together with their shared appreciation of Expressionism. Later, Roberts went on to acknowledge Herman’s influence on his work.

Roberts found inspiration in the local community, painting industrial workers and farmers, and domestic scenes of family life. Some of Roberts’ most striking works are of Welsh Landscapes and he is now widely acknowleged as one of Wales’ modern masters.

Roberts passed away in Neath, where his 24 charcoal drawings of Stations of the Cross may be seen still, in St David’s Church.

Donald McIntyre (1923 - 2009)

Born in 1923 in Yorkshire but brought up in North West Scotland, Donald Mclntyre studied at the Glasgow School of Art under James Wright At Garelochhead. He has exhibited at the London Galleries; Royal Cambrian Academy, Galleries Racines Brussels, Fosse Gallery and Thackery Gallery. His subjects include Scottish and Welsh landscapes in a strong postimpressionist style which shows the influence of 20th century Scottish artists from Cadell through to Redpath and Philipson and Michie. His paintings are in the collections of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, Wiliamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Newport Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil Art Gallery, Welsh Arts Council, National Library of Wales, Welsh Contemporary Art Society, Anglesey and Caernarvonshire Education Authorities, University of Wales, Department of the Environment, London, British Steel Company, U.S.A. Embassy, London and London University.

‘Porthscatho’ Oil on Panel -19½” x 29½” - Signed

‘Seaside Meetings’

Acrylic on Paper - 16” x 12” - Signed

‘Looking Out to Sea II’

Acrylic on Paper - 20” x 24” - Signed

‘Figure on the Beach’ Acrylic on Paper - 20” x 24” - Signed

Wilf Roberts (1941 - 2016)

‘Y Garn, Glyferau’

8” x 8” - Oil on Panel - Signed,

‘The

24” x 29”Oil on CanvasSigned

Quarry’

Born in 1941, Roberts was raised in the Mynydd Bodafon area of Anglesey - where he lived until the age of 21 when he then moved to Croydon.

He began teaching art and studied part time at Croydon Art College. In 1974 he then returned to Anglesey to work in Local Government and Education and although he was not exhibiting for many years he continued to paint, donating work, illustraiting and designing posters for national charities. In 1996 he finally retired to devote his time to painting - his true passion!

His interest in painting and drawing was always an integral part of his life. The viewer gets a true sense of the real appreciation he had for his surroundings within his home country. Although seemingly simple, the rugged cliffs and atmospheric cottage views evoke a real sense of Wales’ climate.

‘Nant

Gwrtheyrn’ Oil on Canvas - 23½” x 35½” - Signed

Charles Wyatt Warren (1908 - 1993)

Charles Wyatt Warren was a 20th Century welsh landscape artist born in Caernarfon. He attended London University after his time at school before beginging a career with Caernarfon County Council. He began painting as a hobby, but became remarkably prolific, producing 20-40 paintings a year. He worked incredbly fast!

His work focused primarly on the Snowdonian Landscapes and he was a founding member of the North Wales Group and the Caernarfon School of Welsh Landscape painters. His earlier works demonstrate a more classical style, often featuring intricate details of Silver Birch trees - highlighting his technical painting ability. Towards the 70’s and 80’s, his work began to evolve to a looser, more impressionistic style. He would utilise a palette knife to create sculpted impasto. His work is recognisable for its wild depicition of nature, often mountainous and frequently depicting a solitary dwelling.

‘Whitewashed Cottages’ Oil on Panel - 8” x 14” - Signed

‘The Cuillins, Skye’ Oil on Panel - 7” x 13” - Signed

‘The Pathway’ Oil on Panel - 8” x 14” - Signed

‘Moelfre’ Oil on Panel - 10” x 22” - Signed

‘Stream in the Valley’

Oil on Panel - 8” x 14” - Signed

Oil on Panel - 10” x 22” - Signed

‘Cottage in the Hills’ Oil on Panel - 10” x 22” - Signed

‘Harbour Cottages’ Oil on Panel - 15” x 19” - Signed

‘Farmstead’ Oil on Panel - 15” x 20” - Signed

‘Rocky

Mountain’ Oil on Panel - 10” x 22” - Signed

Boat Yard’ Oil on Panel15” x 36”Signed Further works by

‘Pwllheli

‘Lakeside Llyn Nantlle’ Oil on Panel - 30” x 44” - Signed

Jenny Jones (b. 1954)

‘Goose Girl’ Oil on Canvas - 28” x 28” - Signed

‘Capel

Curig’ - Oil on Canvas - 20” x 30” - Signed

William Henry Mander (1850 - 1922) Mander was a landscape painter, originally from Birmingham. He was known for his views of North Wales and the Midlands, painting in a style reminiscent of the later works of Benjamin Williams Leader.

His deep admiration for the Welsh landscape led him to relocate in 1899 to Dolgellau, which is apparent in many of Mander’s works. His painting style is distinctive and striking, with their effect largely created through the use of mood and colour. He favoured a rich palette, often infusing his paintings with an almost mystical sense of movement. Between 1881 and 1914, Mander exhibited regularly at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) showcasing 122 works, his most notable pieces including ‘Scenes Near Trefriw, North Wales (1898)’.

Sir Kyffin Williams (1918 - 2006)

Born in Llangefni, Anglesey, Sir Kyffin Williams left Shrewsbury School to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1938. Williams was discharged in 1941 on account of being diagnosed with Epilepsy and was advised to adapt to a new career by his doctor. Williams soon turned to art and attended the Slade School of Fine Art between 1941 and 1944. He went on to teach for a period after completing his studies, however, in 1973 Wales called and Williams returned to his beloved Anglesey, purchasing a house overlooking the Menai Strait.

This move confirmed Williams’ reputation as a painter of the Welsh people and their landscapes. He emersed himself in the Welsh community he lived in and spent most of his time outdoors painting en plein air.

Throughout his lifetime Williams was rewarded with many great honours, including a knighthood in 1999 for his services to the arts. Williams played a huge role in contemporary arts and has been viewed by many to be the first artist to truly connect with the Welsh people. Today his reputation has extended far beyond Wales.