We welcome you into a relaxed and informal environment, providing the ideal setting to view original artwork and discuss your ideas, favourite pieces, or future painting projects.
Set against beautiful countryside views, the Ponteland studio offers a calm and inspiring space where Alan creates his original paintings. You are free to browse at your own pace, with no obligation to purchase.
Studio and gallery visits
Visit the studio to experience the artwork up close and gain a better understanding of the detail, scale and finish of each piece.
Appointments are required. Call 01661 820 626 to arrange your visit.
Private painting lessons
Lessons are available for adults and children of all levels. With over 40 years of experience, Alan provides practical guidance tailored to each individual.
Lesson enquiries: 07718 741 546
Bespoke framing
A full range of high quality framing options ensures your artwork is presented correctly and suits your space.
Artwork collection
A wide range of original paintings and prints covering the North East, Scotland, Italy, the Middle East, landscapes, architecture and more.
Visiting the Studio and Gallery in Ponteland
The Alan Reed Art Gallery was founded in 1996 and has had a permanent exhibition of paintings on display ever since. The studio and gallery sit at Eland Green Farm on North Road, Ponteland, just outside Newcastle upon Tyne, and it is here that Alan paints the original watercolours and oils you see across this website.
Because the studio is also a working space, visits are by appointment only. Call 01661 820626 to arrange a time that suits you, and Alan will be on hand to show you around, answer questions about particular pieces and talk through anything you have in mind, whether that is a single print or a larger commission.
What you will find in the studio
Visitors can see a wide selection of Alan's work in one place, including:
- Original watercolour and oil paintings, as well as pieces in pen and ink, charcoal and gold leaf
- Hand signed, numbered limited edition prints, produced as fine art giclée prints on archival paper
- Scenes of Newcastle, Northumberland, Scotland, Italy and the Middle East
- Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, architecture, figurative work and portraits
Seeing a painting in person is the best way to appreciate its detail, scale and finish, and many visitors find it helps them decide on size and framing before they buy. You can also browse the full range online, from original paintings to limited edition prints.
Learning to paint at the studio
Alan has over 40 years of experience in teaching Art and Design, and the studio is where he gives private painting lessons to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Each lesson is tailored to the individual, with practical guidance to help you build confidence and develop your own style. For those who would like to paint further afield, Alan also leads painting holidays in Italy.
Framing and commissions
A full range of bespoke framing is available at the studio, so a new painting or print can be presented to suit both the artwork and your home. Alan is a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, and he is always happy to advise on mounts and frames.
The studio is also the ideal place to discuss a commission. Whether it is your home, a favourite place, a pet or a family portrait, you can talk through subject, medium, size and budget in a relaxed setting with no obligation. Commission prices start from £300, and Alan offers a complimentary hanging service within a 20 mile radius of the gallery.
About the artist
Born in Northumberland, Alan trained in art and design at Newcastle College and has specialised in watercolour for over 40 years. His work has been selected for the Sunday Times watercolour competition for three successive years, and in 2013 he won The Artist's Prize in the Royal Watercolour Society Competition. He has exhibited in the UK, Scotland, the USA, Italy, Oman and Kuwait, and you can read more on the About Alan Reed page.