Over the years I’ve sold many of my limited edition prints as graduation gifts for students who have just completed their studies. Scenes of Newcastle, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Bath, York or London make ideal graduation gifts.
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At Alan Reed Art we have a continuing and changing exhibition of Original Paintings.
Original Watercolour and Oil Paintings of the North East, Cities and Towns around the UK, Scotland, Italy and Oman……..
We also have a large selection of Limited Edition Prints fro you to choose from. Visit our online Gallery at www.alanreed.com
Visit us at our in house Gallery in Ponteland, Northumberland where we will be delighted to discuss your project. From small inexpensive prints to large original paintings or commissions, we will always be more that happy to accommodate you.
Carabao Cup 2025
A watercolour painting of Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup Celebrations 29th March 2025. A new limited edition print.
Winners 2025
Winners 2025 was conceived in my spirit decades ago. May 4th 1974 was a sunny day. I was 12 years old. I went to my friend’s house to watch what was probably the first Newcastle match to be televised live on British television. His parents had a colour tv. Expectations were high, there was plenty […]
Blagdon Gallery New Dates Exhibition
Susan and I were so pleased that many of you were able to make it to the preview evening of our 40th Anniversary Exhibition at the Blagdon Gallery in April.
Ken Reed
In March 2024 I wrote a blog post about my father Ken Reed and his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was being cared for my my mum but gradually she was unable to look after him. For the last three months he was in a local care home, receiving professional help. Eleven days before […]
Central Arcade, Newcastle A Timeless Edwardian Masterpiece
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city steeped in history, its streets echoing with stories of the past. Among its many architectural gems, Central Arcade stands as a testament to Edwardian craftsmanship and elegance. Built in 1906, this iconic shopping arcade continues to captivate visitors with its intricate design, timeless charm, and the rich tapestry of […]
Loving Lake Como
Sala Comacina We’ve recently returned from a much needed break where we stayed for 6 days at Lake Como. It’s been a very busy year for us. Apart from the challenges of watching my father slowly deteriorate through Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, we’ve also moved house and business. Our daughter and family went to Lake Como […]
Celebrate our 40th Anniversary in Business
New Business In a few weeks time, I will be celebrating my 40th Anniversary in business as an artist. In 1984 I went self employed as an artist/illustrator using the Enterprise Allowance Scheme. It was an initiative that came out during Margaret Thatcher’s Government. To qualify you had to be unemployed and have a business […]
Alan Reed at Dissington Hall
A special thank you to all our customers who have purchased original paintings, prints, Christmas cards and have used our picture framing service over the last 16 years from our Studio & Gallery on Cheviot View in Ponteland. We celebrated last Saturday by offering 25% discount off all framed paintings that were on the walls. […]
Moving House
We’re moving house at the end of June. After over 30 very happy years living at 17 Cheviot View in Ponteland, we’re moving house. Over the years we’ve operated our business from several different locations including Eldon Garden Shopping Centre in Newcastle 1996 – 2002. Some of you will also remember the small Studio & […]