CARL HODGES

 

NEWS

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​​​​​December 2025

Well, where has that year gone? One moment in Summer, now in the rather mild season of December. Looking forward to 2026 with more works planned. Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year. Cheers! ​​A new private rework example is called Nature's Botanic Energy' (see here) with butterflies with acrylics on glass, occasionally reflecting life in the outline of the botanic flowers and foliage:

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July 2025

Hi, after a short break, moving home, I thought I would drop a quick message in the News section. It took a while to unpack but after finding my easel and re-assembling it successfully with no missing pieces lol, I began more artwork, initially revamping an old piece for my wife Jayne, this time with butterflies which can be seen in the BOTANICAL section, click here...

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While I was rummaging around, I found these works shown above to be put up into my private work.​​

​So with the latest art, I also managed to complete a new piece on fishing boats, a very different subject for me.

The story behind this one: I was travelling with some new friends and Jayne and came across a small fishing vessel coming into Portavogie, its aft covered in seagulls from the haul. The stunning blue skies, glittered off the sea - so desire took a hold, image in mind and ended up doing a piece with two boats returning to port. This can be found in the LAND section, click here...​​​

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January 2023

Hi, and thank you for taking time to look at my website. In 2023 I will be making a few changes in how I sell my art. All social media channels will be changed from Carl Philip to Carl Hodges. The shop will always be open displaying those pieces readily available to buy from me personally, and a specific page (coming soon) on letting you know where a select handful of artworks are also being displayed in local galleries. i Will be in touch soon with more development and new art...

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"...working on local landscapes developing my technique using palette knives with acrylic layering on many subjects including bottle oven kilns used in the the old pottery/ceramics industry. I like the method of applying different layers with heavy and light paints and also the challenge of multiple colours on one knife during application. This requires a careful manipulation over time with the added dynamics of working over not just dry but also other wet layers to achieve the desired effect. This style is something I want to continue to develop to other styles of abstract art. The results are very rewarding where industrial architecture decays into Earth's sky colours - so their original structural and form is eventually lost in time in one piece."

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​​October 2021

Carl Philip is currently showing works of art at Castle Art and the Art Studio Gallery.

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May 2021

Carl Philip is planning a special solo exhibition to be held in one of Stoke-on-Trent's local towns this summer. It will be a very special event working with a local gallery and a range of new, works will be on display to view and buy. Carl Philip will be in attendance, available for a catch-up and discuss aspects of the show's artwork. ​Special interest: Abstract / Local Scenes / Landscapes.

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December 2020

Great news, sold two more Potteries art works through The Art Gallery / Castle Art.​ ​If you wish to purchase an original work of art (or even a print) use the contact page and let me know which art work (including unique art number), description, size required (print), if you require the original or print framed, your location and my gallery will quote you a full price including delivery if you need it.

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September 2020

I have delivered a number of new pieces to Castle Art for exhibition. Let the gallery know as more pieces are stored safely if you require a visit to view them personally alongside the super service provided by Nigel. 

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February 2020

Carl Philip is displaying his latest artworks at Castle Art from February 2020. The preview evening on Wednesday 19th was super fun and great to see a wonderful turnout.

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January 2020

Just updating my website (hope you like the new layout - please let me know what you think) and thought I would drop you my latest developments. After a great 'Vantage Point' art exhibition in 2019 I am now focused on producing more potteries based works of art due to high demand.

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Exhibition 2019 - Vantage Point Art Show

Solo Art Exhibition - bringing together three personal subjects; my home town Stoke-on-Trent and its old factory buildings, unusual skies and astronomy. During my research I was amazed at how many different styles of factories there were including bottle-kiln ovens, chimneys, warehouses and their arrangements to each other - making each factory unique in its macro skyline. As for the skies I have experimented with fluid acrylics produced by controlling the paints in such a way as to form visually stunning pieces. The skies then flow into the immense backdrop  of our galaxy in what I all Universal roots –referring to all the building blocks of life and our planets materials including clay. It is very rewarding work in the end.

        

​Renaming Website 2018                

Carl Philip now resides on www.carlhodges.com.
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Staffordshire Life Magazine 2017       

Carl Philip now has a page in the latest October issue now out in the shops.

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Exhibition 2017 - ICON Head Vibes           

Solo Art Exhibition 'ICON Head Vibe & Abstracts' @ The Art Studio.
26th August (Opening Day 2-4pm) to 16th September 2017 excluding Bank Holidays.

A BIG Thank-you

Thank you to Victoria and Steve at The Art Studio Gallery and everyone who attended the opening show - it was an absolute pleasure and what a fantastic atmosphere.

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