At first glimpse, the vibrant artworks of Sarah-Jane Szikora’s humorous paintings may appear just that - a jolly, entertaining snapshot of the human condition. However, the artist is quick to point out whilst some of her subject matter may appear to be lighthearted slapstick, there is a much deeper vein running through her body of work. For the first time, Gerald and Lawrence Coulson have collaborated in an exhibition that showcases their respective talents. The beauty of naive paintings is that they require an instant response. Simple imagery captured by artists in a bold, imaginative style has never been so popular and the childlike innocence of these pictures captivate with their immediacy. Although highly individual, the work is always fresh and spontaneous with common themes of colour, humour and strong visual imagery. The moody hues and stylised subject matter of newcomer Hamish Blakely’s narrative pictures are set to be great classics of the future. His themes are universal - sisterhood, relationships, secrets - all conveyed with an intense use of colour and atmosphere, providing the viewer with a desire to see and know more. In celebration of 26 years of BBC Children In Need, six of the UK’s top contemporary artists have each produced a stunning piece of art to portray what the Appeal means to them. On July 3 this year, the celebrated illustrator and painter Robert Heindel died at his home in Connecticut. Washington Green feel honoured to have had such a long and happy association with him, and in respect of his great talent, they are proud to release three new limited edition paintings. Art publishers Washington Green are dedicated to discovering and promoting great British art, and the acquisition of new artists to the existing portfolio of talent is always an exciting and rewarding part of the business. Although there is undoubtedly a great wealth of undiscovered creativity here in the UK, it is our specialist knowledge of the art market that allows us to pick and choose the best.