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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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A few that I’ve found , including some by David Bowie , he was a collector of Idiosyncratic Art apparently. I’m not sure if the Bowie one fit the category but reading the description of idiosyncratic art he fits  I think .  1. Lys Flowerday  Donny Glider  Bowie , first is a self portrait.
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Lewis Cooper

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Interesting images Paul.  I think it’s not possible to get a cast iron definition of this kind of art, l just choose stuff that strikes as odd, or weirdly imaginative.  A lot of artists see things differently, and that often appeals.
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Lewis Cooper

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I've mentioned The Portal Gallery in London, it supports those artists whose work it describes as idiosyncratic.  Which makes it easier for me to find such art.  In this post I'll feature three artists who are represented by the Portal Gallery (although, of course, their works appears in other galleries.) Lizzie Riches (oil on canvas).  I just love her work... Above entitled 'A girl with secrets.' Above...'Flora.' Above...'Les Eventails Japonais'. Above...a favourite of mine...'Le Rouge et le Noir.' James McNaught.  He paints with watercolour and gouache on board.  Like many of the Portal's artists he doesn't make artist's statements about his work.  Believing people should make their own minds up, and that statements can kill any magic or mystery the art might have.  His work, in the main it seems to me, fails into two subjects.  The first... highly stylised femmes fatales (my description).  The second...slightly eerie landscapes. Above entitled 'The artist and his muse.' Above...'Memories of a city.' 'The secret of Fernando Rey.'  There's a strange masked figure bottom left.  What's he up to?  The artist isn't going to tell us.   Another painting I really admire. Eric Holt.  (Oils and/or egg tempera on panel). Bishops and Politicians. Wasps and Fools. So, three more artists I admire.  In that fantasy world of mine, where money is no object, where wall space is unlimited, I'd consider it a privilege to own original works by these artists.
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Russell Edwards

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Another interesting selection Lewis, all very skilled artists. I like them and will 'google' them forthwith. 

Alan Bickley

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Indeed… skill beyond comprehension… almost anyway to my mind! I’ve found them interesting with lots to digest in each piece!
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Lewis Cooper

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Yes Alan, lots to look at.  Here's another three artists... Jonathon Wolstenholme.  Surreal I guess, but I think they fit the brief I've set myself for this thread.  He paints in watercolour.  I envy his skill. 'Your move.' 'Cross reference.' 'Murder in the library.' George Underwood.  Oil on Canvas.  For much of his art George prefers to work from imagination...as in the first three below. 'Lady with diamond tunic.' 'Reflection'. 'Bowie.' Jane Lewis.   Oil on canvas. 'Papageno.' 'Small creatures.' 'Unicorn'. For me, three skillful, imaginative and inspiring artists.

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Alan Bickley

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Amazing work, love the old design Penguin books… they were so recognisable!
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Lewis Cooper

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 Yes, and also the age and wear so well depicted on the books.  That, as well as the concept, is what attracted me to his work. Maybe the penguin books are something we take for granted.  When they first came out they gave us quality literature for pocket-money prices.  Still do.
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Peter Smith

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They don't do anything for me I'm afraid although I can still admire the skill it took to produce them. The church water spout however is glorious!
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