Fine Art Collector | Spring 2014

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Legendary musician's guitar

One of Eric Clapton’s master built guitars, painted by abstract impressionist artist, Alex Echo , has been sold for £20,000. A chance meeting between Clapton and Echo at a Rolling Stones concert led to the unique customised for charity

customisation of the Fender Stratocaster. The money raised has benefited

MAJOR EXHIBITION OF KENTON ORIGINALS GETS UNDERWAY

the Crossroads Centre, a recovery facility for those suffering with alcohol and drug addiction, founded by Clapton.

W ith inspiration fromNew York to London to Paris, leading cityscape artist Paul Kenton has embarked on a new adventure, creating 35 original pieces for a major exhibition in London. ‘Capital Impressions’, is a

cities. Taking us on a robust and multi-layered visual journey through his creative process, he says: “I love to capture the spirit of a scene, adding layers of expression which just can’t be captured in a straight pictorial study, almost like a short film." The originals are on show in London's Castle Fine Art, Bruton Street until early April.

body of work that explores the sights, views and moods of some of the world’s most iconic

Millar auction supports popular venue Acclaimed UK artist, Alexander Millar , has donated an original oil painting, My Way , for a fund raising initiative in support of the Newcastle Theatre Royal. A silent auction for the artwork was

Setting the tone Euphoria Audio have chosen Bob Barker's atmospheric artwork to feature on their self-titled debut album. Based on ‘Love In The Rain’, the band says: "The imagery reflects the artist’s nostalgia for Yorkshire, which is something that drew us even closer to the piece. The optimism of the lovers and the red umbrellas connects with the music and what our band is about."

launched at a special evening hosted by ITV regional anchorwoman Pam Royle. Long-time friend and fan of local artist Millar’s work, Royle said “Alexander’s story is quite something – having never trained as an artist and now being one of

the most popular in the country is quite inspirational." The silent auction raised thousands of pounds for the venue.

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