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juliecolclough.bsky.social
Art gallery & artist’s studio on the historic Rows of Chester. 40 years creating unique paintings for clients worldwide. Artist, illustrator, author, urban sketcher.
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It’s been a gloriously sunny week in Chester! Take time to explore The Rows where you will find us and many more quirky independent shops in the heart of historic Chester. Galleries, antique shops, coffee shops and much more - is there a more perfect way to spend an afternoon? #artgallery #chester

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It’s rare for us to have a guest artist on show in the gallery but we couldn’t resist displaying Ian Fennelly’s wonderful prints. Visit the Julie Colclough Gallery on Watergate Row to see Ian’s distinctive sketches of #Chester views. #ianfennelly #eastgateclock #urbansketch #urbansketching #sketch

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Happy #worldbookday memories of my son Joe in my 1st picture book Jungle Joe. Published in the 1990s, this was a milestone for me as it was the first book where I was both author & illustrator. Inspired by Chester Zoo, I didn’t imagine it would be published as far away as Australia. Happy Days.

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In celebration of #CheshireDay (March 30), this month’s Cheshire Life magazine features a selection of my paintings which capture different views of our county including Alderley Edge, Mollington and Chester. Browse many more at the Julie Colclough Gallery, Watergate Row, #Chester

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Good to see that the #TrenaCox exhibition has now opened #GrosvenorMuseum #Chester We look forward to see it soon. Curated - @aletadoran.bsky.social #StainedGlassSunday

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Look out for this and more of my work in the March issue of Cheshire Life. ‘Mollington, Chester & Parkgate’ is one of a long series of #signpost paintings. Visit Watergate Row, #Chester to see my latest paintings and limited editions. #cheshirelife #mollington juliecolclough.com/chester-moll...

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Sales this week include this large statement piece. Inspired by my travel sketchbooks, we always have a selection of my #Venice and Italian top-to-toe paintings & prints in stock. Plus many more of #Chester, Wales, the Lakes & beyond! Pop in & browse our gallery on The Rows, Watergate Street.

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Two packed private views in two evenings which just proves #Chester wants more art! Chester Visual Arts exhibition on Thursday & Trena Cox at the Grosvenor Museum on Friday. Trena was a #stainedglass artist who lived & worked in Watergate Street. www.instagram.com/p/DGFgMG7NLG...

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There’s a story behind every painting and I’m delighted to see another #Liverpool Panoramic limited edition print go to customers who shared their own story and connections to the building. Visit our gallery on Watergate Row, #Chester to see more. More details : juliecolclough.com/liverpool

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Sketching in Grosvenor Park, Chester this morning with our Chester Urban Sketchers group. Lots of inspiration and a great turn out for February. #chester #sketch #urbansketchers #urbansketch #sketchbook #tree #draw #sketching #pensketch #pen #watercolour #urbansketching @urbansketchers.bsky.social

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Chester city centre - a Victorian letterbox contrasts with the painted electric box by Julie Colclough.

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This original painting didn’t hang around for long! Lots of gallery visitors instantly recognised this as #Lisbon, where this sunshine yellow tram caught my eye and just had to be painted. After our recent travels it’s great to be back in the gallery this weekend and to see #Chester so busy.

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My original painting of the lone tree at Llyn Padern was sold earlier this month, & we now offer a small limited edition of 75 fine art prints. Pop in to our Chester gallery for a closer look, as always each one is beautifully framed by our bespoke framer 👀 #northwales #llynpadern #llanberis #wales

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I couldn’t resist painting this group of walkers: such great silhouettes against the snowy landscape. This week I’ll mostly be painting in our gallery on The Rows in Chester, where you are welcome to browse snowy scenes and sunny landscapes in our cozy studio. #landscapepainting #watercolour

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Newly framed work from our fabulous bespoke framers. All inspired by my travels with a sketchbook, new paintings from Wales including Anglesey & Portmeirion, Cordoba in Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal. Plus of course my Chester Collection, the Lake District, and top-to-toe Italy. Watergate Row #Chester

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Take a closer look at this and 25 paintings & prints of Chester, plus more of Wales, the Lake District & Europe. Browse the Julie Colclough Gallery up on the Rows, Watergate Street, #Chester, just a few minutes walk from the Eastgate Clock itself. #artgallery #cheshire

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Since sketching along the Groves earlier this year I’ve been waiting to return to this subject: Queens Park Bridge spanning the River Dee. Pop up to The Rows on Watergate Street, #Chester this weekend to see this & more of my latest work. #pensketch #bluesky #paintings #artgallery #cheshire

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This Friday in #Chester

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I spotted this sculpture during our trip to #Monaco and just had to draw it. I was intrigued by the story of William Grover Williams, the first winner of the Monaco #GrandPrix but also a war hero & spy. Visit the Julie Colclough Gallery up on The Rows, Watergate St, Chester to see my latest work.

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This is sold but luckily we have a few more framed/unframed plus many other Chester paintings & limited editions. From small stocking fillers to large statement pieces, browse my #Chester Collection & many more from the Lakes, Wales, Italy, Spain….Available from Julie Colclough Gallery on The Rows.

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I love painting the streets of Chester at this time of year! Browse 25 paintings & limited editions of Chester scenes at the Julie Colclough Gallery on Watergate Row South, Watergate Street. juliecolclough.com/chester-pain... #chester #christmasinchester #chesterrows

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This little canvas is the perfect reminder of sunny #Lisbon, inspired by our sketching trip with friends. Visit the Julie Colclough Gallery this weekend to see the latest paintings. From small studies to large statement pieces, there’s something for everyone.

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Starting to feel festive hearing A Handbag of Harmonies singing on The Rows #chester #chesterrows

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It’s our 6th Christmas on Watergate Row! Pop up to The Rows for Christmas cards & over 20 Chester limited edition prints, plus many more from my travels. Buy, reserve or write to Father Christmas now! #chester #chesterchristmascards #chesterchristmas #rowvember #chesterchristmasmarket #chesterrows

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