Customer Reviews

San Gimignano Original Watercolour – September 2025

The painting arrived in time for Michael’s birthday and he is thrilled with it. Your handwritten note explaining the origins of the work made it even more special.

It truly is beautiful and your rendition of the sunset resonates with us as we spend time in Italy each year.

Thank you for the way you handled everything. We anticipate years of enjoyment from this piece.

Private collector

Angel of the North with Gold Leaf – April 2022

We absolutely love the piece. The way the light catches the wings is incredible.

A job more than well done and beyond expectations. I have a feeling we will be talking again.

Charlie

Beadnell Harbour Print

A beautiful area captured perfectly in your artwork. The piece was tastefully mounted and framed, and arrived in perfect condition.

We couldn’t be happier.

Gerardine and Alan

Lindisfarne Priory – December 2020

I was quite overcome when I received the original. The quality of the frame and mount really enhances the piece.

This exceeded all expectations and I would not hesitate to buy again.

Felicity

Edinburgh Collection

We have several of Alan’s paintings and also commissioned a view of our home.

All of the work is first class and represents excellent value.

Dr Alan R – Stocksfield

Bamburgh Commission

We were impressed with the attention to detail and how our ideas were incorporated.

The finished piece is something we will always treasure.

Lynne Oxley – Morpeth

Private Commission – City Retreat

Alan is a truly talented artist and a pleasure to work with.

The commissioned painting of our business is amazing and has been used on our Christmas cards.

The gallery experience and hospitality are also outstanding.

Lesley Caster – Newcastle

Portrait of Arthur

I was overwhelmed when I saw the portrait. It captures the essence of me perfectly.

You cannot imagine how happy this has made me.

Arthur

Painting Holiday – Umbria

An exceptional experience with beautiful surroundings, excellent organisation and inspiring teaching.

The food, trips and atmosphere made it unforgettable.

Dave & Bobbie

Piazza San Marco Venice – June 2020

The print is absolutely stunning and the quality is superb.

It arrived perfectly packaged and we couldn’t be happier.

Eleanor

A Wonderful Week – Umbria

A fantastic experience in a beautiful setting with a great group of people.

The hospitality, organisation and teaching were all excellent.

Marguerite

Painting Holiday at Carmine

A truly wonderful experience with inspiring locations and excellent organisation.

Thank you for your patience and support throughout.

Shirley

What Our Reviews Tell Us

These reviews come from collectors, commission clients and painting holiday guests, and a few themes come up again and again. Reviews often mention how carefully their artwork was mounted and framed, how it arrived in perfect condition, and the personal touches that came with it, such as a handwritten note explaining the origins of a painting. Other reviews talk about seeing a much loved place, person or pet captured in a way that feels personal to them.

San Gimignano watercolour by Alan Reed, a subject mentioned in customer reviews — San Gimignano

Angel of the North Sunrise, oil painting with gold leaf by Alan Reed — Angel of the North Sunrise

Beadnell Harbour print by Alan Reed — Beadnell Harbour

Holy Island Lindisfarne framed print by Alan Reed — Holy Island, Lindisfarne

Trusted by collectors for over 40 years

Alan Reed has specialised in watercolour for over 40 years, and the Alan Reed Art Gallery in Ponteland has had a permanent exhibition of paintings on display since it was founded in 1996. His work has been selected for the Sunday Times watercolour competition for three successive years, he won The Artist's Prize in the Royal Watercolour Society Competition in 2013, and he is a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild.

Every original painting comes signed, beautifully presented and with a certificate of authenticity, and every limited edition print is hand signed and numbered. Whether you are buying an original painting, a limited edition print or planning a commission, you can expect the same care that these reviews describe.

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If you have bought a painting or print, commissioned a piece or joined one of Alan's painting holidays, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch through the contact page or call the gallery on 01661 820626.