Robert Olley

Recent Work: Aesops Fables

admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:51:38 +0000

Robery Olley has transformed the presentation of Aesops famous fables from verbal to visual form and has created this beautiful series of paintings, with over 60 in the collection which will be gradually introduced to our website. The first fifteen prints are now available in the store.

The Westoe Netty

admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:50:59 +0000

Robert Olley’s artistic works have garnered adoration and acclaim throughout the world. None more so than the much-loved “Westoe Netty”.
Prints of this iconic image are available to buy in the store. Prints can also be personalised on request.

Caricatures by Robert Olley

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:41:40 +0000

As an acomplished caricaturist, Bob is able to capture the personalisty of his subjects with a unique humour and keen wit. In addition to producing caricatures as the perfect gift for a range of customers, Bob has also captured the likenesses of a variety of notable names including John Prescott MP, Patrick Stewart and others.

Robert’s Commissioned Works

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:40:13 +0000

Robert Olley has been commissioned to design and develop a wide range of artistic works over the years; from themed murals for local hospitals, to iconic bronze statues of the legendary Stan Laurel – Bob’s unique style and artistic wit has seen his work in high demand all over the world.

About Robert Olley

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:56:51 +0000

Using his unique style of drawing, painting and sculpture, Bob is able to capture the very heart and humour of his native North East. His love of the Geordie folk, their way of life and, above all, their sense of humour, has given him inspiration since he left the mining industry in 1968.

Robert has also had the honour of producing works for a number of high profile figures over the years, from Nelson Mandela to Bobby Charlton. Read more.

Mencap Bike Ride

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:13:38 +0000

Originally the bike ride was to have been from the Great Wall of China to Tiananmen Square a distance of 245 miles 24th May until 2nd June 2003 to raise funds for the charity Mencap but because of the SARS epidemic the China ride was cancelled and the event was switched to the Sinai Desert and although I had trained hard for the challenge no amount of training in the UK could have prepared me for the temperatures of 35/40 degrees in that part of Egypt. Myself and twenty – one other cyclists set off on the 266 mile journey from Ras Sudr just south of the Suez Canal.

The first day was the easiest, only 34 miles of flat terrain but the two guides insist that we drink as much water as possible as there is a serious danger of dehydrating very quickly. ( I was drinking between ten and twelve litres per day ) We camp that night on the beach, bathe in the hot sulphur springs and sleep in Bedouin tents and try to rest as much as possible.

Day two is the hardest as we must cycle 80 miles and begin our ascent towards Mt. Sinai at night we camp with the Bedouin.

Day three is uphill all the way. Our climb is from 300 meters to 1,500 meters. 47 miles.

Day four 71 miles up and down the wadis which criss-cross the Sinai Desert. We are caught in a blinding, stinging sand storm and are forced to shelter with some Bedouin.

The final stretch today is a wonderful and exhilarating 18 mile downhill to the shores of the Red Sea and our accommodation.

Day five We set off along the coastal road with the Red Sea on our right and the soaring red granite mountains of the desert on our left. We keep on this undulating road for 34 miles until we reach Taba, our final destination

MY ADVENTURE IN THE SINAI DESERT RAISED £7,639.16 FOR MENCAP

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