and finally...

its been a while coming but...

2018 will see me and my work operating in a different way...
...and in preparation 'a spring clean!'

Seasonal...

Winter sun, North Norfolk

We're up and running

I currently have work on show at Bircham Gallery in Holt, Norfolk. There are 33 Norfolk inspired paintings from me alongside some stunning ceramic vessels crafted by Rachel Wood.

Doors close at 5pm on the 4th October 2017

New...

I'm very much looking forward to my next solo exhibition in Holt, Norfolk. Bircham Gallery are the hosts and as always they a delight to work with.

Celebrated ceramic artist Rachel Wood will be showing her stunning ceramics alongside 30 plus paintings from me. All works are for sale and we shall both be at the gallery this forthcoming Saturday 9th September. You are very welcome to pop along, have a natter and nosey.

The exhibition continues until 4th October..

Flavour

I'm delighted to be exhibiting my work in Holt once again this September. There will be 30 plus works from me and some beautiful earthy ceramics from Rachel Wood.
Illustrated above is an example of what to expect from Mr Prout

Passing shower
90x90cm plus frame
acrylic on canvas

Yoo hoo...

final days

It's the final week in Cardiff if you fancy a peek at a pot and a painting...

Welshland

Such a joy to be showing my work back in Cardiff.
I love painting the hills and sea.. and working with team AG

On show until 1st July

All is calm

All is calm. Pembrokeshire
26x21cm plus frame
Acrylic on paper

Available from 9th June

The Garden Gallery

I grew this piece from seed and it's blooming well in the early summer warmth.
It'll be on display in Cardiff from 9th June.

Post election relief...

A warm wind with evening shadows... Pembrokeshire

76x50cm plus frame

On show at The Albany Gallery, Cardiff.

9th June 2017 until 1st July 2017

From sketchbook to canvas

June 9th will see my return to The Albany Gallery in Cardiff. I shall have 41 new works on show and have the company of talented ceramist Paul Wearing. 

My new works focus on a small but significant spot in and around North Pembrokeshire. Due to the failing health of my lovely old dog I found myself restricted in my creative endeavours. However with the help of friends at Pentower in Fishguard who offered accommodation for me, Josh and a place to paint. Aided also by some glorious weather, what initially seemed a major problem to overcome became the best of times for us both. The paintings were created from early September 2016 through to April 2017 and It's fair to say that the new works in essence illustrate our playground. A place we could walk (very slowly) and share (food and sunsets) what time we had left. It's a very, very happy place. The ol pooch made it through to March this year with a happy and dignified conclusion.

Illustrated here is a vital part of the process.. drawing, thinking and feeling... from sketchbook to canvas.

'Afternoon light in the Parish of Mathry'
60x60cm plus frame
acrylic on canvas panel

Not fake news, it's real honestly..

I'm very much looking forward to my second solo show with Albany Gallery in Cardiff during June.
I have the company of highly respected ceramicist Paul Wearing. His work is stunning.
There will be 41 new works on show from me and I hope you get a chance to come along to say hello.

PV, Friday 9th June 5-8pm.
Meet the artist... Saturday 10th June, 11am- 4pm at the gallery.

More tonic...

Tonic

Here's a little something that may well be a tonic for the post UK election indigestion..

Spring has sprung

Next week (weekend of 21-23 April ) I'm lucky enough to have some works on show in Gloucestershire.. Hosted by my selling agents the British Art Portfolio and courtesy of The Manor, Coln St Dennis, Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3JU. There will be some wonderful art on display. A percentage of all sales go to the Charity, Ronald McDonald House, Oxford. 

Free admission

It's been a while...

Hello... I have a selection of 6 new and recent works coming up on show commencing 16th March.

It's been quite a while since I've shown in my home county, so I'm really looking forward to this.
I'll post more information next week but here is a flavour of what to expect from me.

Other exhibiting artist are quite fabulous and I feel very lucky to be sharing some space alongside.
The venue is Deene Park, Deene and hidden in the scruffy ol wilds of Northamptonshire. A packed lunch, wellies and compass maybe be useful... But well worth the effort I can assure you

Here is a piece I finished framing today and will available to view at Deene
River at dusk
90x90cm plus frame...

16th-19th March

Sold

For that special moment...

Hello...  here is an opportunity to clinch a Prout original artwork direct from the studio. It’s an ideal gift if you need a special gesture, starting a collection or simply treating yourself.

The new painting illustrated is on top quality gesso primed paper. The acrylic painting is varnished, signed verso and fixed to 4mm hand painted mdf.

The unique artwork is 150mm x 100mm and the back panel is 350mm x 300mm.  The idea is that you can pop down to your local framer and drape the work with a moulding / finish of your choosing.

My introductory price of £170.00 is inclusive of registered postage in mainland UK. International territories will incur appropriate postage fee at cost price

Please note: These original works are only available from me direct and will not be available in galleries.

There is limited stock so if you are interested in a purchase feel free to email me or drop me a message via Facebook, Twitter etc... or an old fashioned phone call will do too!

Painting title: Calm after the storm

Now Sold
Thank you

Chris

Brass and monkeys...

A cold day at the office...

Hello

This is my first painting complete for 2017. It feels like a pretty good start to work in what will be a busy year. I have some nice things lined up for the months ahead... and what I can tell you now is that there will be solo exhibitions from me in Cardiff in June and at Holt during September 2017. They really are favourite months for me to show my work and at two lovely venues. I feel very very lucky. I am also working on new paintings from around my home in Northamptonshire. Personal circumstances are not allowing me to drift further afield as was originally planned. However I am taking the opportunity to focus on the beautiful landmass surrounding me. It's been a while coming and I'm really looking forward to it. Illustrated above is one such piece and it depicts a favourite walk for me and the Joshthedog at Sywell Country Park.

I'd also like to thank you for supporting me here by either browsing, commenting, visiting my exhibitions and of course purchasing my work. You really have no idea how thrilled I get when works are sold.. ( It's a bit sad maybe at my age... but there you go:)  Sales indeed allow me to keep on painting and doing the thing I love. So thank you very much and I plan to keep at it if that's ok with you.

Here's wishing you a happy and healthy 2017... and do keep in touch.

Cheers
Chris

Evening sun

Some inspiration from my recent visit to Norfolk

Gallop
25 x 30 cm plus frame
Acrylic on panel

A Christmas cracker

I recently delivered 7 new works to the lovely Bircham Gallery in Holt. The piece illustrated above is amongst them. It happens to be a personal favourite of mine from this years stock.

It's currently available to view and purchase from the gallery website

End of day…
76 x 51cm plus bespoke frame
Acrylic on panel

Sold

Hello

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Just thought I'd share a favourite place of mine with you. I love visiting here to sketch, think, sip coffee and walk my ageing pooch.

This recent painting is for sale. it's 20 x25cm plus frame.
Painted in acrylic on panel and draped in one of my bespoke frames.

Early summer..
Cranford St Andrew, Northamptonshire
£600.00 inc postage within Mainland UK
(This artwork will not be available in galleries)


Please feel free to email with expressions of interest...
Thank you
Chris

SOLD

Climate control

It's that time of year. The weather has been grey cold and wet. So to buck the trend here's some cheer. When things outside are grim I tune up the colour contrast and seek warmth. It looks a bit like this!

This painting along with 7 new Prouts shall be on offer at Bircham Gallery in Holt from 3rd December for their festive extravaganza! Don't miss out!

Sold

Preparations

I've been stomping around the Gwaun Valley and thinking about next summer...

Seasonal

Going for a song...

Just thought I'd say hello and inform you that we are in the final few hours of my mini auction.
This is in aid of our little village fund raiser.

We have a generous offer of £400 so far... The bids finish at 7pm BST... Fancy a flutter?
More details here   https://www.facebook.com/chrisprout.artist.painter

Thank you :-)

Sold

Taking offers...

I'm taking offers on this natty little painting if you are interested. All the proceeds of the sale go to our village fund. More details here https://www.facebook.com/chrisprout.artist.painter 

Final bid is 7pm, 15th September

Cheers..

Sold

For the Village...

Hello, here's a chance to bag yourself a Prout original. 

It's a free gift from me for our annual village fundraiser. It's fun and for a good cause and will look lovely in your living room.

Details are here https://www.facebook.com/chrisprout.artist.painter/  I hope you fancy chancing your hand :-)

Thank you

Chrisx

Fall

70x70cm plus frame

Work

Home

Works in progress...

New..

The 31 days of August

I have a little project going on which can be viewed on my facebook page. It's about random visual thoughts and musings through our month of August 2016. It's likely to be the basis for a long awaited studio exhibition.

Illustrated here are some of the work so far.... and you can find the FB page here https://www.facebook.com/chrisprout.artist.painter  Feel free to say hello and join in.

Breathe in.......... and .......

I did a spot of sketching at a favourite location of mine. I love the speed and simplicity of line and wash. One can record so much information in rapid time. It's a fun and really relaxing way to unwind after a busy and hot week.

Cranford, Ketteringshire
Pencil, ink on paper

It's elemental...

'Bryn loses his hat on a hot blustery day walking the Preseli Hills
76x50cm
Acrylic on panel
Sold

Hello Sailor...

If you are visiting Dartmouth over the summer holidays do pop into D'Art Gallery. I have a new body of work on show and for sale starting from 23rd July. Some great artists on display at a lovely gallery in a cracking location! 

An artists dozen

I have some new works on display and for sale at Gallerytop, Rowsley Derbyshire from 9th July.

Topiary art

This week I've been working on scaling up a recent study panel inspired by the
Pembrokeshire coast. I'm really happy with this... and as you can see I use all manner of tools to make my marks. Some say my art is cutting hedge stuff.

Untitled
60x60cm
Acrylic and stuff on canvas