Art Gallery Devon : Davidson Fine Art

22 High Street, Totnes

Tel: 01803 865774

Welcome to Davidson Fine Art, an independent gallery based in Totnes, the heart of the South Hams. Devon and Cornwall have played host to colonies of artists and sculptors since the late 19th century and thriving communities still exist. It is for this reason that we specialize in West Country painters and sculptors, giving some of our most original talent an opportunity to show their work.

Two of our region's biggest names are John Chancellor and Robert Lenkiewicz. We are the main outlet for the late, great marine painter's prints and originals; all can be viewed on this site. We also specialize in the original works of Lenkiewicz and are an outlet for the books published about him.

The gallery represents a small selection of what we consider to be some of the best artists working in the area. These include Valerie Davide, whose madcap animal drawings in charcoal depict excitable Jack Russells, inquisitive cows and frisky horses, they have to be seen to be appreciated.

Richard Thorn is best known for his coastal views in watercolour but has recently had great success with his mixed media works too. Richard remains enchanted by our coast and countryside, themes that have always formed the basis of his work. He captures the very essence of our beautiful county in a very distinctive style, encompassing strong use of colour counter-balanced by delicate use of light.

Loddiswell-based Keith Stott specializes in views of Dartmoor and works in pastel. His long love affair with this vast and beautiful part of Devon is intricately portrayed in all its many moods.

We also represent McDonagh & Wright, two very talented ladies from the Plymouth region whose contemporary kiln fired glass wall hangings are a big hit. Their one-off designs feature dichroic and iridescent inclusions which fragment natural light to bring a focal point to any room.

St Ives based Eric Ward's oils on canvas completed en plein air in typically Cornish style feature the rivers and harbours of some of the county's most beautiful locations.

Forthcoming Events

......to the sea.... a new collection of work for summer 2008 from Richard Thorn
Saturday August 2nd – Saturday 16th August

For over twenty years Torbay based artist Richard Thorn has forged a successful career as one of the country’s foremost watercolourists. His interpretation of the wild yet beautiful coast lines of Devon and Cornwall have produced some of the most dramatic and defining images of his era. Last year he turned his attention to the river Dart and its tributaries in an exploration of it path across the county.

This summer he returns to the sea. The challenge to Richard has always been to fuse light and atmosphere in a rolling, tumultuous portrayal of cliff lined vast stretches of the Atlantic or the calmer meanderings of our rivers and estuaries.

This collection of work, in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media takes us from St Ives on the north Cornish coast with its startling north light and azure sea, to the southernmost tip of Devon where nestles Start Point. Travelling west he captures Thurlstone and Bigbury, its beaches peppered with surfers, its headlands alive with wild flowers. Back on home ground Corbyn Head and Daddyhole Plain, both standing sentry over a shimmering Torbay are captured in summer mode.

The show runs from Saturday 2nd August to Saturday 16th August, all paintings can be viewed on Richard’s gallery page.

Pictured at the Private View, from left,
Richard Thorn, Sharon Davidson, Austin Hawkins, Margaret Hawkins

Ray Balkwill - A Picture of Devon book launch
Saturday October 25th

On October 25th 2008 we will be hosting a book launch and signing for A Picture of Devon by Ray Balkwill. The book is a celebration of the Devon landscape seen through the eyes of some of its foremost contemporary artists. Among those featured in the book are Richard Thorn and Keith Stott, both of whom regularly exhibit with us. On the day Richard, Keith and Ray Balkwill will be here to sign copies of the book and to launch their mixed exhibition here. The event runs from 11am-4pm, drinks all day.

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