EXHIBITION Michael and Graham Turner's recent Exhibition was a great success, with many enthusiasts visiting Halton House to see the original paintings on display and meet the artists - and many more visiting our website to see the paintings online. The Exhibition was officially opened by John Surtees, winner of the 350cc and 500cc World Championships in 1958, 1959 and 1960, before moving on to four wheels and becoming Formula One World Champion in 1964. He is seen here with Michael and Graham at Halton House. Details of the originals have now moved to the relevant sections in our online Gallery - follow the links below. |
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 | Motor Sport Original Paintings Many original motor sport paintings found new homes at the exhibition, including several from Michael Turner's annual Christmas card set such as 'Sensational Season'. Graham Turner's new Mike Hawthorn painting received much praise and original painting sales included his new painting of the 1968 Alfa Romeo T33, John Surtees in the 1965 Ferrari P2 at the Nurburgring, and the mighty Ferrari 312 that won the 1972 Targa Florio. CLICK HERE to see details of original paintings by either Michael or Graham Turner that are currently available for sale. |
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 | Medieval Original Paintings Graham Turner's large scale oil on canvas painting 'The Battle of Towton' was amongst the medieval paintings that sold at the exhibition, as was his latest - much admired - painting of a jousting knight 'Anticipation' (pictured). CLICK HERE to see the originals that remain for sale - from those produced for the well known Osprey range of books up to the big oil paintings. |
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| Aviation Original Paintings With the exhibition being held at Halton House - the Officers' Mess for RAF Halton - Michael Turner's aviation paintings inevitably attracted a lot of attention, and his recent oil on canvas painting of the 1938 King's Cup air race was amongst those finding buyers. CLICK HERE for details of other aviation paintings by the President of the Guild of Aviation Artists that are still available. |  |
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 | British Army Uniforms Stamp Set - Paintings by Graham Turner Graham Turner is very proud to see the release of the Royal Mail's latest postage stamp set, featuring his paintings that chart the development of British army uniforms from the Restoration to the present day.Issued on the 20th September 2007, the stamps feature a Trooper from the Earl of Oxford's Horse - the Oxford's Blues - of 1661; a Grenadier from the Royal Regiment of Foot of Ireland, 1704; Rifleman from the 95th Rifles, 1813; Observer from the Royal Field Artillery of 1917; Tank Commander from the 5th Royal Tank Regiment, 1944; and an NCO from the Royal Military Police, 1999. |
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| Further details can be found on the Royal Mail website - Click Here |
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Graham Turner Jousts at the Tower of London Having fully recovered from his riding accident in 2006, Graham Turner was back jousting in 2007, the highlight being the Tournament held at the Tower of London at the beginning of September."To be able to joust at such a historic and evocative site was incredible, and the jousting was of the highest quality, with the biggest impacts I have ever experienced - fantastic!" In one pass Graham's targe (shield) had a hole punched right through it, leaving a large dent in the armour beneath. "I was relieved to still be on my horse after that one, but knew something wasn't right when I breathed - the armour was pressing on my chest where it had been stoved in". CLICK HERE for more images of Graham jousting at the Tower. |  |
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