Arnolfini

This is a detail from the current exhibition at the Arnolfini.
Don't know the name of the artists.

Gesso

Gesso is a chalky substance used to prime surfaces before painting in acrylic or oils. It makes colours more vivid as they don't soak into the surface as quickly.

More info: Gesso wikipedia entry; art tutorial

Grant Bradley Gallery

Grant Bradley Gallery

Exhibition of paintings of Bristol at the Grant Bradley exhibition inBedminster