Calken Gallery is proud to represent Gill Parker, one of the UK’s most respected wildlife and equine bronze sculptors. Internationally recognised for her ability to capture movement, anatomy and character, Gill Parker has become a leading name in contemporary bronze sculpture, with works held in major public, private and Royal collections worldwide. Best known for […]
Figuartive Art, Paintings, Portraiture
Magdalena Morey in the Studio: The Creative Process Behind Her Figurative Paintings
20
Dec
Dec
Step into the studio of Magdalena Morey, where colour, movement and emotion come together in every brushstroke. Based in the wild northern hills of Asturias, Spain, Morey’s workspace is not just a place to paint, it’s a living environment that deeply influences her artistic process and the way her figurative mixed-media paintings evolve. In the […]
Paintings, Portraiture
Edo Kaaij: The Dutch Artist Blending Realism and Abstraction in Modern Portraiture
10
Dec
Dec
Kaaij’s paintings capture the warmth and beauty he notices in people, expressed through layered palette-knife surfaces, luminous reflections and thoughtful use of colour.
Figuartive Art, Paintings
Magdalena Morey’s Figurative Paintings: A Journey Through Colour and Connection
25
Nov
Nov
Magdalena Morey is a contemporary mixed-media artist known for her abstract expressionist style that explores emotion, transformation, and the beauty of imperfection. Born in 1974 in Lublin, Poland, Morey was inspired by the landscapes around her. Morey grew up close to the land, playing with stones, sticks and mud, and she continues to live surrounded […]
Bronze Sculptures, Female Figurative Sculpture, Michael James Talbot
The Venetian Collection by Michael James Talbot: Capturing the Magic of Venice in Bronze
08
May
May
Michael James Talbot’s Venetian Collection captures the timeless magic of one of history’s most opulent celebrations — the Venetian Carnival. Featuring mesmerising bronze sculptures — Harlequin, The Veil, Beckoning, and Cortigiana — this collection transports us into the heart of La Serenissima, the Republic of Venice at its cultural peak. The Venetian Carnival was famed […]
Bronze Sculptures, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Sculpture, Michael James Talbot
Michael James Talbot Pays Homage to Celebrated American Painters: John Singer Sargent and Francis Millet
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Apr
Apr
Michael James Talbot’s Painter collection depicts two exceptional Anglo-American artists John Singer Sargent and Francis Millet. Singer Sargent and Millet were two prolific painters in Broadway, Cotswolds in the late 1800’s. Singer Sargent was born in Florence and studied art in Paris. His beautiful portraits brought him incredible success in both America and England. Sargent […]
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Portrait Sculpt of Hotelier David Morgan Hewitt by Renowned British Sculptor Michael James Talbot
14
Jun
Jun
David Morgan Hewitt David Morgan Hewitt has been a fascinating sitting for Michael James Talbot, who has been sculpting his portrait as part of his project, Faces That Have Shaped London. A compelling conversationalist, David Morgan-Hewitt studied History at Durham, and started his career working in restaurants before being employed at The Goring Hotel as […]
Bronze Sculpture Casting, Bronze Sculptures, Female Figurative Sculpture, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Sculpture, Michael James Talbot, Uncategorized
‘Freya’ by Michael James Talbot. Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture
23
Apr
Apr
In simple terms ‘Freya’ is beauty in balance. Michael says “I have always been fascinated in mythology, tales of old and the strength of women. Freya was the most beautiful of the Nordic Goddesses, influencing love, beauty, fertility, war, wealth, divination and magic.” “I have been working on many projects recently, with London’s Royal Ballet […]
30
Mar
Mar
Original Oil and Acrylic Paintings on Canvas 1970, The Netherlands Edo Kaaij’s style is a mesmerising blend of the figurative and abstract merging successfully to create a new approach to the human face. After a period of focusing on creating purely abstract paintings, Edo felt the need to incorporate further aspects of realism into his […]
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‘Ophelia’
24
Mar
Mar
Beautiful Bronze Sculpture by Michael James Talbot, Britain’s Leading Figurative Artist Calken’s resident artist, Michael James Talbot, has made many sculptures that incorporate classical drapery. Michael used to carefully study the play of different materials and meticulously recreate every aspect of the weight, tension and hang of the material in his sculpture. He used to […]