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    Maxwell's Ghost wrote:
    I love the Open Houses and I have a number of paintings on my walls, but there is a mystery....why is there never any realism.
    Most art in the city seems to be abstract or photography turned into some sort of canvas art.
    Is there anyone who can paint/draw a good face or pair of hands.
    I challenge The Argus to find a house.
    In the main, I completely agree with you and, therefore, I'd recommend you visit my house. I am a figurative analytical draughtsman and The Argus has featured me in this article - you can't have seen my picture? I now work exclusively from life - my brochure image is a nude self portrait life drawing (i7). Check out my website: dannylyon.co.uk"
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Artists to cash in on Brighton and Hove Open Houses Festival

10:50am Saturday 19th May 2012 in News By Ben James

Artist Caia Matheson in her Brighton studio Buy this photo » Artist Caia Matheson in her Brighton studio

Artists will pocket more than £1 million from this year’s Open Houses Festival.

Now in its eighth year, the month-long event has developed from a smattering of local painters opening their doors to a huge festival in its own right.

Almost a quarter of a million people will have visited 220 houses by the end of the month with 40% of those coming from outside of Brighton and Hove.

Festival director, Judy Stevens, said: “The great thing about it is that anyone can take part.

“We like to encourage schools and young people as well as new mums looking to get back into art and older people.”

Around 1,000 artists will use the festival to gain valuable exposure as well as sell some of their pieces.

Hove painter, Danny Lyon, said: “It’s a great opportunity to exhibit my work free from gallery interest and on my own terms. You don’t get that in other cities.”

Caia Matheson, who has recently had her work featured on the Saatchi and Saatchi website, added: “I think that paintings are always more interesting when you get to see the process.

“It’s nice to speak to your customers because when they buy a painting they are buying a piece of you.”

David and Tina Gunstone, who are opening their door to a number of local artists as well as displaying Tina’s handmade jewellery, urged others to give it a go.

Local painter Karren Urben added: “It’s great exposure and you get to meet so many interesting people.”

For more details on all 220 houses visit: www.aog.org.uk.

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