A new online gallery is giving artists from across the Bailiwick a place to showcase and sell their work directly to buyers.
Guernsey Gallery launched in October and already features more than 75 original pieces from 13 local artists.
The collection spans oils, watercolours, acrylics, drawings, photography and mixed media, with prices ranging from £30 to £3,000.
Founder Olly Coquelin hopes the website will make it easier for islanders to discover local artists and buy original work.
“An original painting or drawing is a gift that lasts,” he said.
“Nobody else has one like it, it was made here, and the money goes to the artist who made it. Every piece on the site is genuine, original work by an island artist. We don’t allow AI-generated work.”
Among the pieces available are Christine Shaw’s small drawings of Guernsey cows, priced from £35, and Jas Burtenshaw’s bright abstract acrylics, starting at £30.
More than 30 works are currently listed for under £100, while larger original watercolours reach up to £3,000.
Buyers can browse the collection and enquire about individual pieces through the website. The artist then responds directly, with payment and arrangements for collection or delivery agreed between the two.
Calling all island artists
The gallery is also looking to expand its collection, with artists living in Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm invited to apply.
There is no listing fee or subscription, and the gallery will fund advertising on Facebook and Instagram to help promote the work.
“We’d love to hear from more island artists, especially in Alderney, Sark and Herm,” Mr Coquelin said.
“Every artist is approved before they join. After that, their page is theirs to run, and they can add new work whenever they like.”
The website is run by Harbour Studios, the Guernsey web design business founded by Mr Coquelin, who is also a painter and has some of his own work listed.
Artists can find out more and apply at guernseygallery.com/for-artists.
