Most paintings require a leap of faith of some sort – trusting an object is real, believing in the life of a landscape, or extending empathy to a lone figure really before us. In the work of this week’s artist Emma-Louise Grady, the viewer is asked less for their faith, than their upmost attention and […]

With Autumn beginning to find its stride, there’s a creeping inclination to stay (even more!) indoors. The days are getting shorter, and the burgeoning cool keeps us back a little from wading outdoors in search of wonder. Art perhaps picks up nature’s slack; a reserve of warmth, energy, and intrigue, it can keep us dazzled […]

Your average day probably involves looking at an electronic screen. From work emails and texting, to social media and news stories, the eyes are always on a relentless quest for knowledge, communication, and entertainment. ‘Screen fatigue’ is a guarantee – where did caution go? Where’s the person who used to yell “Don’t sit too close to the TV or you’ll ruin […]

What makes a story? It can be hard to tell, especially when stories so thoroughly make up the fabric of life. As writer Joan Didion famously wrote, “we tell ourselves stories in order to live”, so do we even want to separate life from story? For artist Stephen Todd, it’s a tricky predicament taken up […]

In light of the government’s retraining quiz, we’ve decided to start a series foregrounding those artists defiantly persisting with their creative ventures. ‘Still an Artist’ is a show of support for art-heads everywhere, giving you an insight into the lives of our artists, as we meet them where they’re at… Lately, the ecstatic work of […]

In light of the government’s retraining quiz, we’ve decided to start a series foregrounding those artists defiantly persisting with their creative ventures. ‘Still an Artist’ is a show of support for art-heads everywhere, giving you an insight into the lives of our artists, as we meet them where they’re at… We start by highlighting artist Lewis Deeney.  […]

Katharine Le Hardy is an exceptional painter. She has been gaining recognition from art world experts and increased interest from collectors recently. Katharine is at an exciting crossroads in her career – and will be signing exclusively to a physical gallery next week. Whilst we will be sorry to see her leave NewBloodArt, we are delighted to see her thrive and fly.. So, if you’ve had an eye […]

Against the uncertainty and malaise of today’s world, the work of this year’s graduates is like a splash of water to the face – fresh, invigorating, and hopeful. Every featured artist has weaved personal and cultural narratives into new forms to be reckoned with. From questioning identity in the digital age, to exploring memory and social connection, […]

So much good news to share from our artists! From selection for the RA Winter (not Summer this year) Exhibition, to inclusion at RSA New Contemporaries, Freelands Painting Prize, Derwent Drawing Prize, Wells Contemporary, The John Moores Prize… and the list goes on! See below a range of recent achievements: Lewis Deeney has been selected for the Freelands Painting Prize, […]

Delighted to hear that Steve Burden has progressed through to the second round of judging for the notable John Moores Painting Prize 2020 – adding to his catalogue of successes over the last few years. View and buy available work by Steve here. More about Steve Burden:Investment tip 2019Investment tip 2017/18