Quality Picture Framing with a Friendly Professional Service
Original Art and Regular Exhibitions by Local Artists

Online Sale of Original Work and Limited Edition Prints

Chelston Gallery in Torquay, on the English Riviera in Devon offers a bespoke picture framing service and has regular exhibitions in its art gallery section.  A particular feature of the pictures exhibited and for sale is that the artists all come from in and around the Torbay area - including Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmoor and Teignbridge District.  The gallery, which probably hosts Torbay's largest collection of original art for sale, is owned and run by Kevin Alexander.

Use the links above left to find out more about the framing services offered and the range of art on display and for sale.  Opening times are shown below.

With easy (and free) parking close by, Chelston Gallery welcomes those who just wish to browse the art and those who wish to discuss framing options for their own items.  Artists whose work is on display include Kevin Alexander, David Barlow, Richard Berry, Peter Blakesley, Emma Carter, Nancy Celli, Jean-Alice Coombe, David Cowell, Tammie Doe, Jim Doran, Peter Garratt, Derek Hayward, Charlotte Hetheridge, David Hughes, Sandra Litchfield, Val Lloyd and David Norman. 

Take a look at the Paintings and Prints pages for examples of work for sale (online shopping cart available).  More items for sale will be added on a regular basis, so do come back to take another look soon.  Also take a look at the Payment page for further information.  Payment for purchases through this website can be made using PayPal.

I have a selection of small frames, mirrors and framed prints in 'sale' boxes, with prices ranging from just £2.50 to £9.00. Call in to the gallery to see what I have.

I am now selling on eBay some prints that I have had in 'stock' for a while.  All can be purchased at bargain prices!   Items can be purchased using PayPal.  Click here to see my eBay listings.

The framing corner of the gallery has a selection of over 300 mouldings including plain woods, stained woods, golds and silvers and 100 mount colours - enough to choice to suit all tastes.

By using quality materials and personally making the frames, Kevin is confident that all framed work leaving the shop is of the highest standard whilst also at sensible prices. 

More information about the framing service offered can be found on the framing and quotes pages
or ring Kevin on 01803 606419.

A key feature of the Gallery is the Exhibition Space, an area reserved for featured artists.  The exhibitions generally change every four weeks, so there is always something new to view.  See the Exhibitions and Diary pages for more information.  This is probably the English Riviera's largest collection to exclusively feature locally produced works of art.

Recent exhibitions include Kim Aldis' stunning photographs, David Barlows charming wildlife watercolours, Jim Doran's moody Dartmoor scenes and a collection of work by exhibition-first-timers Sarah Lucy Baker, Arianne Dubash and Tori Elliot, and more recently Kate Powell and Fred Gray.  The image here shows part of the exhibition featuring work by Ron Dodd.

In addition to the exhibition space is a further collection of work on display by my regular artists (see the Prints, Paintings and Artists pages).  There is a change round of what is displayed every so often, so it worth popping in when you can to see what is new. 

When you contact me (whether by email, by telephone or when you call in) can you please let me know how you found me? What was your initial search method? It will help me get a better picture on which advertising method is working.  Many thanks.

A map and a view of the shop can be seen on Google Street Maps.



The illustration on the right is called Torbay Palm, a pen and ink drawing by Kevin Alexander and is one of the Local Scenes that can be found on sale in the gallery.

A flyer giving a summary of the sevices Chelston Gallery offers can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

You will need to download both files.

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Opening Hours

Tuesday     10:00pm to 6:00pm
Wednesday   10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday    10:00am to 6:00pm
Friday      10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday    10:00am to 3:00pm

For the two weeks beginning Saturday 24th July I am on holiday.  BUT, the gallery will be open on the Saturdays as normal and from 1:30pm Tuesday to Friday rather than the usual 10am.  Sorry for any inconvenience caused.  I'll be back in as normal from Tuesday 10th August. 

For the first Friday of each new exhibition, I am usually open to 8:30pm.  For dates of the exhibitions and about the odd occasion when I will be closed, please see the Diary page.

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