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About the Artist

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July  2024

1999-2002 BA (Hons) Degree Illustration.

Brighton University.

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1997-1999 Art College. BCT Brighton. BTEC-NDD (National Diploma in Design)

My paintings and developed drawings hover between figuration and abstraction, I enjoy the freedom of expression and the unique personal interpretation that evolves during their construction.

 

My latest body of work consists of 10 colourful & expressive paintings that are directly inspired by my drawings.

See the collection.

Currently making new bodies of work for Open Competitions and planning exhibitions.

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Available for gallery representation.

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Please see Instagram for regular updates.

https://www.instagram.com/richarddavidnewman

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EXHIBITIONS & REPRESENTATION

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Recent Show - I will be showing 2 small landscape paintings in a (Silent Auction) with over 100 anonymous paintings to bid on. The results will be announced at the beginning of October.

@ Oxmarket Contemporary - See website for details

As part of the new show- titled - "Wish You Were Here"

From 20/08/2024 to 01/09/2024 Gallery opening times - Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday 12.00 - 4.00pm. 

Private View - Tuesday 20/08/24 from 6-8pm

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Recent Exhibition 

Oxmarket Contemporary

Group Show (Figurative Works - recent paintings, drawings & watercolours) - Oxmarket Contemporary Gallery. Chichester. 23nd July - 4th August 2024.

* Host for a Special Event towards the end of the main show-

10 minute Portraits by Richard Newman. 1st, 2nd & 4th August (afternoons) for Oxmarket Contemporary- Charities. Around £150 raised in donations for the gallery's upcoming projects.

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2024

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2023

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2022

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Gallery (from 2013 - 2020) 

Woodbine Contemporary Arts

*Affordable AAF Hamstead Heath 

*Affordable AAF Battersea

 

2020

Participant - Sky Portrait Artist of the week (online)

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2019

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2018

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2017

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2016

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2015

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2014

 

2013

AAF Hamstead

Woodbine Contemporary Arts

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2013

Llewellyn Alexander Gallery

124-126 The Cut, Waterloo, London

Pintar Rapedo Exhibition

Chelsea Old town Hall

 

2012

LLEWELLYN ALEXANDER GALLERY

124-126 The Cut, Waterloo, London

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2012

 

2011

ROI - Royal Institute of Oil Painters

Annual Exhibition 2011

Mall Gallerie, London  www.mallgalleries.org.uk

 

Shortlisted for Artist of the year 2011

Artist & Illustrator

www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk

 

Chelsea Art Society, London- Annual Open Exhibition

Phoenix Gallery, Brighton - Abstract nudes

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2011

 

Solo Show - March to July 2011

Derma Health Spa 

Brighton

www.dermahealthspa.co.uk/derma/html/about/artwork.html

 

2010

Drakes Hotel, Brighton 12 month Solo Show Flesh & Blood - (abstract nudes)

JAG Gallery, Brighton 

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 2010

 

2009

LLEWELLYN ALEXANDER GALLERY

124-126 The Cut, Waterloo, London

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 

JAG Gallery, Brighton

 

2008

LLEWELLYN ALEXANDER GALLERY 

124-126 The Cut, Waterloo, London

Home Hotel - Solo Show (Brighton Festival)

www.comestraighthome.com

 

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 

www.sussexcountyartsclub.co.uk

 

2007 

Home Hotel, Brighton - Solo Show - for Brighton Festival - Artist Open Houses

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McNeil Gallery, Hertfordshire - Summer Exhibition

Brighton Media Centre - Seeking Picasso 2007

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www.seekingpicasso.co.uk

Seeking Picasso -  week 10   WINNER 

Seeking Picasso -  week 9 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 8 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 7 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 6 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 5 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 4 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 3 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 2 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  week 1 - FINALIST

Seeking Picasso -  FINALIST WITH 10 others knockout 300 artists

Seeking Picasso -  ARTHOUSE, Brighton. Weekly Competition & Auction 

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Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 

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2006

Sussex County Arts Club - Summer Show - Brighton Festival 

www.sussexcountyartsclub.co.uk

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