Everybody loves art, don't they?

Having been a designer and artist from an early age I have always been comfortable with art at all levels, it's been part of my life. It struck me some time ago that not everyone perceives it in the same way. With pictures going for millions at Sothebys it is hardly surprising that some people see art as inaccessible. But art has many levels and I believe there is something for everybody, it's just getting them to appreciate what is around them.


A good example was a man passing by the gallery, covered from head to toe in tattoos, who was overheard to say "Don't do art, me". He failed to see the irony of his comment. The 'artwork' on his body must have cost him in the region of £1,000 but he didn't assimilate the two, but he did do art, didn't he!


At West Gallery our art covers a broad spectrum. Yes, we have fantastic oil paintings for about £5,000 but you could also find quality ceramic pieces or hand made jewellery for just a few pounds.


Some new work just in is a range of hand made silver jewellery by Jenna Perryman starting from just £18.

Silver pendant with necklace £25

Also new in, and I think this is great, a hand-stitched leather beer bottle/can holster, at £32 an ideal birthday gift for the man that can't hold his beer! It can also be personalised with your initials. I want one!

The leather work is produced by Kerry Edwards a designer and maker of leather jewellery, accessories and products. An experienced competitor in dressage, showjumping and one-day eventing, Kerry has worked with some of the top harness makers and won a Society of Master Saddlers National Saddlery Competition. Kerry's professional career has taken her to many parts of the World including the USA. Her skills were used in the production of Harley Davidson pannier bags before starting her own business riding and training race horses and polo ponies and fulfilling custom saddlery orders. Kerry is now based in Sutcombe, North Devon where her custom equestrian items are still very much in demand. 

So, as you can see, art can take many different forms, it doesn't have to be a picture on a wall it can be whatever you want it to be if it brings a bit of pleasure to your life. George Bernard Shaw said, "Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable."

We sell happiness, contentment and relaxation, priceless in today's frenetic world. Art is alcohol without the hangover. Pop in to the gallery for a fix, there might just be something for you.

Let us know what gives you a buzz, floats your boat or presses your buttons. Check out our website and tell us what you like, we'd love to hear from you.