The Truth About Faeries from A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Lord of the Rings 10th July 2010 to 12th September 2010 – Tullie House Art Gallery, Carlisle An exhibition everyone should visit, and here’s why… When I first heard about this exhibition my intent had been to visit on day one, real life of course has a way of putting small hurdles in our path which means plans sometimes go out of the window Anyway, today we managed to visit this exhibition, and I’m glad we did. .... As much as looking at the delicate works of Brian and Alan made me want to sit down with some watercolours and paint for the rest of the week, looking at The Source of the Anduin by Paul Raymond Gregory made me want to run out and buy some huge canvas and vanish whilst I found part of Middle Earth hidden there. When you enter the gallery to view this exhibition you are greeted by a combination of faeries and green men, turn to your right and look down the length of the room and you are faced with this huge canvas by Paul, it took a fair amount of self control to visit the paintings in turn and not walk straight to this oil painting. Graeme Skinner July 2010
My daughter and I saw your painting, The Source of the Anduin, today at Tullie House in Carlisle. We stood in front of it, held hands and leant forward so all we could see were the colours and detail of the painting. We truly felt as if we were standing high in the valley looking down into the landscape, The experience was breathtaking and I am delighted to have seen your work. Thank you! Lisa xx Lisa Reed
The Artist
Southampton, Southampton City Art Gallery, 'Do You Believe in Faeries; from A Midsummer Night's Dream to Lord of the Rings, June - September 2009 Carlisle, Tullie House, The Truth About Faeries, July - September 2010