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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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.
Alan Reed Art 40th Anniversary Exhibition
North Shields Fish Quay In September last year I wrote a blog post announcing my 40th Anniversary in business as an artist. To celebrate we have joined with the Blagdon Gallery at the Milkhope Centre just outside of Ponteland. They are going to exhibit a selection of my paintings that represent a snapshot of the places and subjects I’ve […]
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. […]