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Father's day will soon be upon us and the same question raises its head - What do we give them....?

It's a difficult one to answer as there is no one size fits all gift but we hope that we have a few ideas that will make him happy. For those that enjoy their morning cuppa we have the special edition bone china beaker, if he likes to read about lives and the how and why then we have the biography "An Artist's Life", whereas "My Yorkshire Sketchbook" is more of a pocket guide to Ashley's painting locations around Yorkshire and the Dales making it a useable book out on location.

Ashley Jackson prints come in all shapes, sizes , prices and locations from the 'about to rain' , 'been raining' and 'finished raining' skies each captures not only the landscape but the very essence of the day as if you were stood on the moor with your feet firmly placed on the stoney path.

For those who would like to give watercolour painting a try "Successful watercolour painting" is an informative, easy to follow book on techniques, whilst tuition is also available online nothing beats painting with the man himself, with paint days for 2014 now available to book.

If you are still unsure Gift vouchers are available to download and print off right up to the moment you present them starting from £10.00.

I hope this has provided some assistance to the dilemma   

As an exclusive to the gallery all books are signed with a small sketch by the artist in the front pages.

Ashley will be present in the Gallery on the 8th June should you wish to call  and have a chat   

The last postal day for guaranteed delivery prior to the 16th June will be the 11th June 

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 Announced today Ashley is honoured to be awarded with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Huddersfield.

It is a fantastic announcement and one that Ashley is extremely proud to be recognised for his contribution to Arts over his 50 year career as a professional artist.He looks forward to not only representing the University but to working with the students.

As a secondary modern pupil who held tight to his ambition to be an artist, this is an unbelievable accolade, to be awarded by Academics for his passion for the Arts, Yorkshire and for his ambition to make art accessible to all. 

Ashley will freely admit that art has not only been his passport to opportunities but as a young child it was his refuge and he wishes to inspire others to believe in their creativity and hold on to their dream, as can be seen from today's news dream big whose to say it wont come true.       

http://www.hud.ac.uk/news/featuredstories/honoraryawards-july2013.php

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 What inspires him, what paper does he use, whatever your question now is your opportunity. On the 2nd May Ashley will be choosing five questions at random that have been submitted.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of having your question chosen is to go to  https://www.facebook.com/ashleyjacksonartist to like Ashley and then submit your question through the direct message on facebook.

Please do not post your question on the facebook open page as it wont be chosen.

Should you not have a question but know someone who might do please feel free to share the link on facebook.

We look forward to being inspired by your questions

Terms and conditions: we ask only that questions are polite and remain art related , we reserve the right to delete inappropriate language etc

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What a peaceful place for an exhibition:

Ashley Jackson celebrates God’s Own County - Yorkshire
Synonymous with Yorkshire, Ashley Jackson’s paintings reveal the relationship between the artist and the wonderful county he paints. His greatest fear is that we fail to protect the landscape for future generations, and he believes passionately that we must ensure the gift of art and culture is passed on to our young or the world will be a poorer place in which to live.

Listen to Ashley, in conversation with Canon Sam Corley, as we open the exhibition at 7.30pm on Thursday 4th July.
Tickets £8 / £6 concessions
Exhibition open Thursday 4th July - Friday 9th August

Bradford Cathedral
1 Stott Hill, Bradford, BD1 4EH
tel: 01274 777720
www.bradfordcathedral.org
info@bradfordcathedral.org 

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 The Royal Geographical Society has selected the 'A walk with Ashley' to be featured on its Discovering Britain website.

Fantastic news that will hopefully open the Holme Valley to visitors who wish to view the landscape sitting on the Town's outskirts.

I am really honoured that the walk has been chosen as it was produced with three locations in mind that had provided inspiration for paintings.

 http://www.discoveringbritain.org/walks/region/yorkshire-and-the-humber/holmfirth.html

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With Valentine's and Mother's Day fast approaching it's time to start thinking about getting the one you love a gift with difference. 

Ashley Jackson holds paint days in May with a small exclusive group of students gaining from Ashley's expertise what ever their level of ability.The perfect gift for all abilities, whether you have painted before or never picked up a paint brush since Junior School, a paint day with Ashley is the perfect inspiration to 'give it a go'. There are only two dates in May and to keep the atmosphere light and down to earth the numbers are limited to only 15 students on each day. 

Due to popular demand the 10th May is now fully booked with limited availability remaining for the 17th May.

Please do have a look at the website for further information or contact us directly at the Gallery on 01484 686460 where we would be happy to assist

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Give me the arts, for art is beauty
Beauty is also in a woman.
But when I stand upon these moors,
I see beauty that never dies.
But woman’s beauty fades with time.
 

And equal to beauty is companionship,
Which woman has.
Funny with both these gifts one cannot
touch them.
Which is beauty in itself.
 

Ashley Jackson 1963

As a young man of 23 I wrote this in my sketch book, although 72 these words still hold the same place in my thoughts and in my heart.

I have been with my wife Anne for over 50years and like the Yorkshire Moors she has been my life having the confidence in a young man with a leather jacket and a pocket full of ambitions.      

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 Apologies to anyone who came to the Gallery on Saturday and Monday to find us closed

The snow creates a stunning landscape but causes a number of logistical nightmares for everyone else.

We are now back to business as normal and hope that should you have reached us or tried to telephone us over the two days that you will understand and look forward to seeing you in the Gallery now all the main roads are cleared.

 Do remember everything but the original paintings can be purchased on our website (with prints mounted only) should you ever have difficulty reaching us in person.  

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