Beckstones Art Gallery to host Alan Thompson’s exhibition

Beckstones Art Gallery in Greystoke Ghyll will host Alan Thompson’s latest exhibition from Saturday, May 10, until Monday, May 26.

Alan and the gallery have worked together for more than 40 years, and his new collection is said to be ‘very special’.

Pieces include a bright day at Rydal from Loughrigg Fell and the evening calm at the River Eden in Langwathby, the highest priced painting in the collection at £5,000.

Alan’s painting of bullfinches and apple blossom. (Image: Alan Thompson) READ MORE: Whitehaven teenager sees dream of becoming an artist take off

Alan depicts Lake District landscapes with oil paintings on board. His finely painted work has helped him establish a collector base of thousands of customers all over the world.

Described as ‘amongst the best of his generation’, Alan also brings light into his paintings by revealing the glinting surface of a river or the glow of a sunset or sunrise.

He was born near Penrith in 1953 and went on to study at Carlisle College of Art. Alan and his wife, Kathryn, live locally and have three children and several grandchildren.

Blue bells and birch trees by Alan Thompson. (Image: Alan Thompson) READ MORE: Volunteers sought for Cumberland summer reading challenge

Alan’s exhibition, which will open at 10am on Saturday, is made up of 45 paintings with prices ranging from £495 to £5,000.

The catalogue of all the paintings can be viewed online.