Oriel Glyn Davies Gallery - Art Photography Images of Anglesey and Snowdonia

Glyns new BLOG - Musings from the Anglesey Photo Artist

02/Jan/2009

THIS BLOG REPLACES THE NEWS! For up to date info about what's happening with Glyn's photography, business & observations

AMAZON.CO.UK now official stockists of Glyn Davies fine-art prints!

28/Dec/2008

WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK contacted Glyn with regard to stocking Glyn's fine art photographic images of Anglesey and Europe in their Kitchen & Home department. All sizes from A4 to A1 are now available direct from Amazon and can be shipped worldwide. Locations so far available include Anglesey, Snowdonia, Wales, Cornwall, Azores, Malta, Lanzarote and Portugal but images are being added weekly. Check it out!

MEMORABLE, AFFORDABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS 2008?

17/Nov/2008

For those of you looking for memorable Christmas presents in this difficult economic climate, perhaps the ultimate gift for lovers of Anglesey and its gorgeous landscapes and seascapes is a signed set of Anglesey Landscapes art-photo books, by award winning photo-artist Glyn Davies. They are available individually at 29.95 each but you can buy both together for just £54.95. For a reasonably priced yet very high quality artistic gift, which you can further personalise with your own message, this may just be the answer to your prayers this Christmas?

NOW AVAILABLE - NEW BOOK - Anglesey Landscapes II

19/Oct/2008

On Saturday October 18th, 2008, I launched my new book, here at my gallery, surrounded by friends family and customers. A new exhibition of limited editions has also been hung to accompany the new publication. "Anglesey Landscapes - Tirluniau Mon Vol 2" is now available here on-line, priced £ 29.95 + P&P Go to SHOP to order.

Davies, Davies, Davies and Davies Exhibition - Ucheldre Centre - PRIVATE VIEW THIS SATURDAY - ALL welcome

17/Sep/2008

Glyn and his brother Simon, his Dad Gareth and his uncle Dyfed, all artists, join together for the first time ever at the Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead, with a striking exhibition of moody and dramatic imagery in paint, drawing, sculpture and photography. For Simon and Dyfed, this is perhaps the first exhibition of their work in decades so it really is a memorable occassion.

You are all invited to the Private view on Saturday 11th October, 7.00 pm, at the Ucheldre, ( http://www.ucheldre.org ) but if you can't make the PV then the show continues throughout October. A short talk / discussion is planned for the private view where the artists will briefly discuss their work on show and visitors may ask questions. PLEASE, feel free to invite your friends and family.

Glyn on ITV Wales - TIDAL WALES Programme - Friday, September 5, 8.00 pm

26/Aug/2008

I am being featured in a new documentary series about people whose lives are affected or influenced by the sea and tides around the coast of Wales. I have NO IDEA how much of the interview I gave (with lovely news presenter Andrea Benfield), will be featured, or how daft I will sound :-), but it should give some interesting shots of the Dulas Estuary where I was being filmed, and some of the pictures I took. Actually one of them is going to be in my new book in October :-) !!!

GOLWG Magazine reviews The Enchantment exhibition

24/Jul/2008

In this week's GOLWG magazine, Ifan Morgan Jones interviews Glyn about his latest project on Nant Gwrtheyrn, and the haunting spirit of the valley contained within his pictures. The magazine has done a fantastic job of printing five of these surreal images across a double page spread. For more information on the show, please read the previous news item below.

Exhibition, The Enchantment, Nant Gwrtheyrn - Summer 08

08/Jul/2008

This taster exhibition is from a new art project I started back in February this year, about the amazing, beautiful, surreal and resurrected village of Nant Gwrtheyrn on the Lleyn Peninsula. An original discussion with founder of the Nant Gwrtheyrn trust, Dr Carl Clowes resulted in an open-ended, completely personal brief which has now been extended throughout 2008. A much larger exhibition to launch a new 50-60 image art book about Y Nant, is planned for March 2009. The book will be on sale at Y Nant and also online. The show runs throughout the summer. Phone 01758 750334 for further details and opening times.

Glyn photographs Josie Russell for BBC's One Life Series

31/Mar/2008

Glyn had the pleasure of doing a photo-shoot with Josie Russell to accompany the BBC's One Life Series. The images have been promoted by the BBC for use in many editorial features such as the Sunday Express Magazine and The Mail on Sunday. "Josie was an absolute gem to work with, positive, easy to relate to, possesses a winning smile and a warm personality, as well as being incredibly photogenic! I really didn't want the session to end!" The first showing of the program about Josie is on ONE LIFE, Tuesday 1st APril at 10.35pm-11.20pm.

Latest Works Exhibition at Oriel Glyn Davies

07/Mar/2008

The first release of Glyn's new work in 2008 takes place on Saturday 15th March at his Gallery in Menai Bridge. These images will all be limited editions and will be available to the public on Tuesday 18th March following the Private View on Saturday. There are only around three or four releases of latest work each year now so this is your first chance to see what's new.

Glyn Davies Photography becomes a Ltd Company

01/Mar/2008

From the 1st March, Glyn Davies Photography started actually trading as a Limited Company, Glyn Davies Photo-Artist Ltd. This move follows both expansion of the business premises and greatly increased turnover as well as marking 20 years in business. It is hoped that part time staff may soon be appointed as part of this development.

Anglesey Landscapes - NOW AVAILABLE HERE ON-LINE!

16/Nov/2007

This short-run (1500 copies) art book is already selling continuously at around 5-6 copies a day in the Menai Bridge Gallery. To ensure you get your copy you can now order on-line here at www.glyndavies.com or order by telephone on 01248 715511.

Gallery Expansion for Oriel Glyn Davies

30/Oct/2007

After two months of renovation and shop fitting, the Glyn Davies gallery finally opened the doors to the new downstairs premises where an increased capacity for fine art display and a new reception area could exist. This makes a huge difference to customers simply wishing to enquire about work or services and for the elderly or disabled it is now possible for them to gain easier access for viewing work. "It has been absolutely brilliant to once again have a shop window after three years of being stuck upstairs where few knew I existed" says Glyn.

BOOK SIGNING - Anglesey Landscapes - Fri 2nd Nov 10am til 7pm

28/Oct/2007

Enthusiasts for Glyn's images who would like to purchase a copy of Glyn's new art book, "Anglesey Landscapes - Tirluniau Mon" are warmly welcomed to the book signing in the new Gallery extension in Menai Bridge this next Friday, November 2nd, between 10am & 7pm. Book purchasers can enjoy a glass of wine whilst they browse the new exhibition prints on display in the main gallery. All enquiries to Glyn on 01248 715511

Glyns New Book, "Anglesey Landscapes - Tirluniau Mon"

14/Oct/2007

Glyn has taken delivery of his new art book, "Anglesey Landscapes - Tirluniau Môn". This 120 page, 50 image book, priced at £ 29.95 is due for release on Friday 2nd November at Glyns new gallery in Menai Bridge. Enquiries 01248 715511
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Last chance to buy Beautiful Silent Danger before price increase

09/Aug/2007

The fastest selling A1 fine-art Limited Edition print of Anglesey, "Beautiful Silent Danger" has just sold it's 15th copy. Only TWO copies remain at the intermediate price of £ 650.00 before this image reaches number 18 and therefore the highest current price for an edition of 25 which will be £ 850.00 GBP. For those of you who have been holding back now is probably the time to make that decision! Please ring to reserve your copy.

Digital Photographer Magazine, Issue 58, NOW - Glyns Article

26/Jun/2007

In this month's issue of DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE, (58), Glyn has two double page spreads about his landscape work, especially regarding shooting in summer. See Beautiful Silent Danger and Dusk Pushes Forward over two double page spreads! In shops now.

Isles Apart - New Exhibition at Oriel Ucheldre, Holyhead

13/Jan/2007

Friday 4th - Monday 28thMay 2007

Sneak Preview here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/sites/arts/pages/glyndavies.shtml

Isles Apart is a collection of personal, visual fascinations. The photographs were taken on just a few of the islands I’ve visited, from the Azores and the Canaries, to Malta & Greece, but also including our own beautiful Ynys Môn. I have always been fascinated by islands with their finite perimeters of coastline, and being surrounded by sea. The distances between these geographical wonders have highlighted huge variations of topography and human influence. This is not a tourist guide to these islands, more of an artist’s awareness of the visual differences between isles miles apart!

Brewery Fields Exhibition opened by Glyn Davies, Judge

08/Dec/2006

The exhibition resulting from the popular Brewery Fields Photo Competition finally opened at Theatre Gwynedd in Bangor on 16th November. Prizes donated by Glyn Davies Photography, Cambrian Photography and Digital Imaging North Wales were handed out to winners by the judge Glyn Davies. Also present was Bangor Mayor Douglas Madge. The Exhibition runs for four weeks.

Brewery Fields Competition Winners announced

28/Oct/2006

Photo-artist Glyn Davies BA(Hons) AOP has completed the judging of the Brewery Fields Photo Competition and results are as follows; (winning images only being shown here).

Landscape & Wildlife
1. 1st Place Adult   "City Centre One Mile"   Rhiannon Whitaker
2. 1st Place Youth   "Bars of Treasure"   Connar Scrase

People in the Environment
3. 1st Place Youth   "Purple Mayhem"   Ben Scrase
4. 1st Place Adult   "Stretching our Youth"   Rhiannon Whitaker

Abstract
5. 1st Place Youth "It's a Small World"   Ben Scrase
6. 1st Place Adult   "Stop & Look"   Stephen Pritchard

There were also 2nd and 3rd place winners in the adult categories and also commended in all sections. The 27 most successful images have been selected and will be exhibited at Theatre Gwynedd from November to December.

Prizes will be given out on the opening night.

For details contact Delyth on 07852 340274

Glyn judges Brewery Fields Landscape Competition

14/Jul/2006

The Friends of Eithinog and Brewery Fields have launched a photography competition, in the hope of creating a permanent record of the site as it is today.
Supported by Glyn Davies Photography, Cambrian Photography, and Digital Imaging North, participants are invited to head over to the fields, and snap whatever takes their fancy.
Subjects can be environmental, people or abstract, with three categories; under-16, over-16, and professional - people who earn over 80 per cent of their income from photography.
Photos taken may be used by the Friends of Eithinog and Brewery Fields to promote awareness of their campaign for 12 months.
In addition, pictures chosen by judge, Award Winning Landscape Photographer Glyn Davies BA(Hons) AOP, will be exhibited in Theatr Gwynedd in the six weeks before Christmas.
Entry costs £1 and entry forms are available from Vanessa on 01248 354938 or by emailing delyth@adlibdrama.com.
For more information on the competition, email them at their web site info@breweryfields.co.uk.

"Latest Works" Exhibition at Pensychnant Centre

09/May/2006

In support of this unusual nature reserve and historical house, Glyn will be staging a new exhibition of his latest work, mostly from 2006, at the Pensychnant Centre in the Sychnant Valley this June. The show starts on 7th June but there will be a private view for invited guests on Friday 9th. If you wish to be added to the guest list, please contact Glyn by e-mail at least a week beforehand. www.pensychnant.fsnet.co.uk.

Mousemat Radio Interview with Glyn - Listen Again!

24/Apr/2006

The interview with Glyn on BBC Radio Wales' Mouse Mat programme was broadcast on Sunday 23rd April at 5.00pm. The presenter, Adam Walton discussed landscape photography with respect to digital workflow from camera settings to software such as Adobe Creative Suite in the production of more exacting results. If you missed this interview you may hear it again by clicking this link: Interview

Radio Interview with Glyn on BBC Radio Wales' Mouse Mat programme, Sunday 23rd April 5.00pm

10/Apr/2006

For those interested, there will be a Radio Interview with Glyn on BBC Radio Wales' Mouse Mat programme on Sunday 23rd April at 5.00pm. The programme will be repeated, times to TBA. The interviewer and programme host Adam Walton will discuss Glyn's landscape work and the integration of a digital workflow from cameras to software and printing in the production of his exhibition and gallery work. To hear this interview, click this link: http://www.glyndavies.com/UserFiles/File/mouse_mat_interview.mp3

New Collection of Work at the Gallery

07/Apr/2006

To coincide with the launch of the Anglesey Arts Weeks between 8th and 23rd April, a new collection of work is being shown here at the Glyn Davies Gallery from the evening of 8th April onwards in the main gallery. These images have been shot within the last few months to a year and provide a wider variety of locations and subject matter for this gallery. These will be available as limited editions in the A2 and A1 sizes. If you are interested in the Anglesey Arts Weeks please go to www.angleseyartsforum.org

This will also celebrate the opening of a smaller gallery containing the drawings and artworks of my father Gareth Davies who is a retired senior lecturer from the Falmouth School of Art in Cornwall. See www.angleseyartsforum.org for more details.

Glyn's talk for Adobe at NEC a great success!

27/Feb/2006

On Sunday 26th February 2006, Glyn was asked to give two talks for the international software giant - Adobe®, at Focus on Imaging, the national trade show at the NEC in Birmingham. Glyn talked about his work and his latest exhibitions and then gave a demonstration about how he uses PhotoShop® within his digital workflow. The 'open theatre' soon had a large crowd of about 80 people listening in for a whole hour to Glyn's rationale and tips on usage and he received a warm ovation after each session, followed by two really interesting question and answer sessions aftwerwards. There is a possibility of Glyn becoming involved with further talks for other digital imaging companies, watch this space! (Picture Credit: Jonathan Briggs)

Glyn is an Adobe Speaker at Focus on Imaging 2006

20/Feb/2006

AMENDED TALK TIMES: Glyn has been asked to give two talks at Focus on Imaging 2006, the national trade show for photographers at the NEC in Birmingham. He will be on the Adobe Software stand talking about how he uses Adobe PhotoShop to prepare his image files for gallery and exhibition printing. He will be showing examples of his work and discussing last year's exhibition, "Celtic Connections". Adobe have been interested this year in using 'real photographers using Adobe products in a real world environment'. This is NOT an in depth lecture simply about using PhotoShop. He will be in attendance on Sunday 26th February only, the first talk being 11.00am and the second at 3.00pm. Enquiries by e-mail only please. http://www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk

Exhibition Extended

11/Jan/2006

"Salt 'n Ships" - Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Wirral. This exhibition (see previous News Item) has been extended by popular demand until 29th January 2006!

The Williamson can be contacted on 0151 666 4010.

New Exhibition

28/Nov/2005

"Salt 'n Ships" - Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Wirral. An exhibition of maritime drawings and photographs by two professional Welsh artists. Gareth and Glyn Davies, father and son, teamed up to create a collection of work based around the boats, ships, seascapes and harbours of the West coast of Britain, especially Wales, Cornwall and Lancashire.

The show comprises original drawings, limited edition giclée prints and unlimited prints. All images are available for purchase.

This show runs from 19th November until 15th January. The Williamson can be contacted on 0151 666 4010.