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Bill Bate

Bill Bate

Bill Bate studied at the Central School of Art London, gaining a Fine Art Degree. He has been painting for a number of years and during that time has developed a striking and dramatic style based on the human form. 

He works largely with oil and his particular characteristic is the nebulous smoky aurora surrounding striking life forms, which is enhanced only by his exquisite use of brush strokes. Early influences include the Italian Renascence period. He uses foreshortening, shadowing and detail to portray scenes that draw out the emotion of the viewer. Other influences are early works of Gustav Klimt, his primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism—nowhere is this more apparent than in his numerous drawings. Bill’s paintings are concerned with powerful opposites creating potently atmospheric pieces that are emotionally charged. His use of colour and movement embodies the complexities and excitement, as well as the violence and tenderness of the human experience.

The passionate and curiously spiritual aspect of his work lends great elegance and power, demanding instant response and later, gentle contemplation to fully appreciate the inherent beauty of his work.

Land and seascapes are also great sources of inspiration, again it is the dramatic effect of light that makes Bill want to paint and capture some of the serenity, strength and beauty of our countryside.

Exhibitions:
  • Royal Institute of Oil Painters
  • Miarte International Exhibition of Art, Milan 
  • New England Art Club, Mall Galleries, London 
  • Ottagono Arte, Venice
  • Galerie de l'Europe, Paris
  • Figures at Victory & Albert Museum, London

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Morphosis 111 - Commission
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
SOLD

  

Dance Study 1 - Not Not Royal Academy Summer Exhibition at McNeill Gallery
Oil on Canvas
39"x20"
£995

  

Nude - Charity Sale
Oil on Canvas
12"x12"
SOLD

  

Chiaroscuro
Oil on Canvas
48"x36"
SOLD


Abbreviations
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
SOLD

  

Chase Lounge
Oil on Canvas
28"x40"
£1,200

  

Merging with Water
Oil on Canvas
36"x24"
£995

  

Salt on Sand
Oil on Canvas
42"x34"
£1,200


Gold Reflection
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
£1,400

  

Nude Bending Back
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
SOLD

  

Swimmers
Oil on Canvas
40"x25"
£1,495

  

Amber
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
SOLD


Autumnal
Oil on Canvas
48"x36"
£1,495

  

Red Stripe
Oil on Canvas
31"x24"
£1,200

  

Beth II
Oil on Canvas
20"x16"
£395

  

Reflection (Wasdale)
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
£1,400


Mist over Wasdale
Oil on Canvas
36"x24"
£1,200

  

Bronze
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
£1,400

  

After Salambo I
Oil on Canvas
48"x30"
SOLD

  

Introspection I
Oil on Canvas
48x30
SOLD


Reef Swim VIII
Oil on Canvas
36"x48"
SOLD

  

Reef Swim VI
Oil on Canvas
40"x30"
SOLD

  

Reef Swimmer Series
  NEW Limited Edition on Canvas - to see a selection click on www.artmasters.co.uk



  

Dance Movement I
Oil on Canvas
48"x38"
SOLD


Bill Bate fine art, including Bill Bate paintings and prints, from the McNeill Gallery in Radlett Hertfordshire, near London, UK. Ideal gift, and the perfect present

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