House Of Smudge

House of Smudge are proud to announce the release of our limited edition book. Printed on extra thick 200 gram paper, this 24 page book features a number of illustrations with accompanying quotes, by Smudge. Produced as a very limited run, these hardback books will be arriving in the gallery tomorrow!

'Family life is not always going to be perfect. We might argue, we might shout, we say things that we don't mean and we fall out. We have our own lives and our own plans, but it's important that we come together as a family, to give a helping hand. We should spend as much time with our loved ones as we can, for the memories we make will last forever, the laughter, joy and happiness we share, when we work together!
'Work Together' and many more originals arriving in November
For anyone who has reserved a calendar, they are arriving in the gallery on Saturday the 6th October. We are also proud to announce the release of our limited edition book, featuring a number of charcoal sketches with accompanying verses. More information coming soon!

Smudge 2019 calendars are now available for pre-order! Arriving in the gallery on the 6th October, these A4 calendars will be priced at £10.00. Order yours now to avoid disappointment!

‘Mental health will affect us all, sometimes more than we care, but as a society we often shy away from our feelings, willing to do anything else other than share. We bottle up our emotions and don’t talk about what’s going on inside our head, because being strong is being able to handle things yourself, and ignoring the feelings of dread. However, it’s important that we realise this isn’t the case, otherwise it’s easy for things to get on top of us, and we can soon end up in... a rather dark place. Life gets us down, its grip begins to tighten, we don’t always see a way out, sometimes we just become tired of fighting But never give up, just remember sometimes it’s okay not to be okay. The reason why we fall is so we can learn to pick ourselves back up, so we can be that little bit stronger the next day. The truth is, we all need help from time to time and we should never be afraid to ask, for wherever we go, there’ll always be someone to turn to, someone who’s always got your back’
'Tired of Fighting' and 'Always Got Your Back' have now arrived in House of Smudge. If you haven't already, why don't you pop in and have a look at the new work!
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'Barrow of Love' and many more original charcoals, oils and pastels arriving in House of Smudge on Saturday. Please note that the gallery will be closed on Thursday and Friday, whilst we update the collection. The gallery will re-open on the Saturday, and the first 50 visitors will receive a free greetings card!

'Losing someone is never easy, it's always going to be difficult to fill that void left in our heart, thinking about all of those wasted moments, the things we'll never get chance to do, now we've been torn apart. But sometimes it's important to realise how lucky we were, and remember the happy times we once shared, look past the sadness and pain and see the day, when' we'll hold each other in our arms, the day when we're together again'
'When We're Together Again' and many more originals arriving in House of Smudge on the 25th August. Plus, the first 50 people to visit the gallery on the day will receive a free greetings card!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter our recent competition, and leave such heart-felt comments, it really was appreciated. Everyone who entered had their name put into a draw and a winner was selected at random. Congratulations to Kirsty Mawdsley on winning, we will be in contact shortly
Prints of 'Treasured Love' are now available for purchase in-store and online. Plus, for one week only use code 'Smudge10' to save an extra 10% off this print, when you order online
More competitions coming shortly!

*Competition*
'We don't always make time for the important things in life, we busy ourselves with work, become distracted by things that don't really matter, worry about our uncertain futures, and all of the different ways our world could crumble and shatter. Sometimes we need to take time to appreciate the small things, for whatever life does throw at us from above, you'll never find anything more important than family, a truly treasured love!'
House of Smudge is proud to announce that we're giving away a large print of 'Treasured Love'. To be in with a chancing of winning, make sure you've liked our Facebook page and this post. The winner will be announced on the 28th July. Good luck!

Football is coming home...and it's also coming to House of Smudge! 'The Academy' and many more originals arriving on the 14th July
Please note that House of Smudge will be closed on Thursday and Friday, while the gallery is being updated. It'll re-open on the Saturday, when we will be unveiling our new work

For all of you Kynren fans, limited edition prints of 'Epic Tale of England' are now available for pre-order! Limited to an exclusive run of 175, these prints are available for as little as £45.00. Arriving in House of Smudge within the next few days!

'If I could see you one more time, I would tell you all the things that I never got chance, give you the love which I didn't always show, just be with you in that moment, hold you with loving arms and never let go'
'Never Let Go' and many more original charcoals and pastels arriving in House of Smudge soon!

Gallery Update!
Please note that House of Smudge will be closed tomorrow and Friday, in order to update our collection. It'll re-open on Saturday the 2nd June, when we will be launching new originals, hand-embellishments on canvas and greeting cards!

'I'll be there to pick you up when life knocks you down, offer to hold your hand when you need a friend, love you now and for always, until the very end. Whatever life throws at us we'll be just fine, for we are mother and daughter, come rain or shine!'
'Come Rain or Shine' arriving in House of Smudge on the 2nd June!

'Raising a child is a lot like growing seedlings. Fail to give them your love, time and affection, then they will struggle to flourish. But nurture them, be patient and supportive, then they will grow into something beautiful, a love you can truly cherish!'
'Watch Them Grow' and many more originals arriving at House of Smudge from the 2nd June!

Just arrived in House of Smudge! 'Off to Work' is now available as a framed, hand-embellished, reproduction on canvas - extremely limited run of 25. Perfect for those who would love to own the original, but for a fraction of the price!
Shop at www.jwsmithsmudge.com

'Follow your Heart' and many more new prints have now arrived in-store and online at www.jwsmithsmudge.com
Plus for this week only, House of Smudge will be from open 10 am - 4pm all weekend!

"One day we will be together again, flying high above the rooftops, tress, steeples and chimney pots. We will end up amongst the stars together, where we will shine bright and forever. In the meantime, fly high my love!"
Artist's proofs of 'Fly High my Love' are nearly sold out, exclusively available for purchase from House of Smudge!

Gallery Update!
Please note on the 19th and 20th of April, House of Smudge will be closed whilst we update the collection. It'll re-open on the weekend of the Bishop Auckland Food Festival, the 21st of April, when we will be launching a new and exciting line of originals, hand-embellished prints on canvas, greetings cards and much more!

I have two works by John which I am over the moon with

Great gallery - beautiful pieces and lovely people. Great with my daughter too. Absolutely adore my picture, thank you.

Fantastic, really love your work. Thanks