Following Joe's successful collaboration with Henderson’s Relish to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charity, he was invited for a tour of the HQ and a chance to make his own batch of his favourite spicy sauce. It was hungry work but fortunately, General Manager Matt Davies had arranged a spot of...
The King FisherJoe has just completed his latest work, "The Kingfisher", which will feature in his forthcoming exhibition along with many other small studies that capture a moment in time in various locations around Sheffield. Whilst we're still procuring the right venue, we hope for the exhibition to take place this...
A Cornet Solo. Joe's unfinished symphony: finished at last For a couple of years it sat in the corner sullenly like a naughty child, now rediscovered and completed by Joe.Originally intended to be left unfinished, Joe decided to 'complete' the painting after some gentle persuasion from fans, who, have suggested the...
This week we thought we would share a little info about one of Joe's painting that recently sold at auction, as no prints have ever been made of this painting so it is seldom see by Joe's fans.This fantastic Joe, entitled "Conrada of the Goose", featuring the Palio di Siena horse race crashing...
John Evans was so delighted with his purchase of Joes original oil on canvas, “PITT STREET” he was inspired to write this wonderful ode to the great man. To eager young ears his biography he told , In stark detail the motivations unfold . Down, down, the cage descends...
A new world auction record for Yorkshire artist Joe Scarborough was set in the Modern and Contemporary Art Sale at Tennants Auctioneers, North Yorkshire on 25th June, when ‘Whitby Regatta’ sold for £18,000 (plus buyer’s premium), more than doubling the previous record for the artist. Joe Scarborough, who was born in...
In order to complete his latest huge commission for The Olympic Legacy Park, Joe needed to move to a studio with enough space for him to reach the bottom of the Canvas. The lovely folk at OVO, who's office is right next to Joes boat, offered some space in their building for...
Joe was delighted to welcome Jack and Joel and their parents on board his floating studio on Saturday. The young men, both big fans of Joes work were allowed to see Joe working on his latest commission and Joe presented them with a signed print each to take away with them.
Most folk in their 80s tend to slow down a bit, put their feet up and relax.Not Joe. Against the backdrop of completing the commission for the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, his work and social life are vibrant. Along with his weekly signing sessions, he spends time coordinating his contributions...
Baking Day at 43 Fitzalan Street Those who know Joe would not describe him as an over sentimental or emotional man but our latest acquisition almost brought a tear to his eye. He saw the huge 30”x 40” painting and stood for a long moment with his hand over his mouth,...
In the summer of last year when we moved Joe from his old boat, we took away a few old boxes and carrier bags of bits and bobs that Joe had accumulated over the last few years. These were sitting in HQ gathering dust until our archivist went through them...
We know the last year has been tough for everyone but as always it seems as though mums have stoically born more of the burden than most. What with working from home, having the kids at home and heaven forbid having husbands at home. We asked Joe if he could...
In response to our request to discover Joes long lost works, we were sent images of this work from 1968 which is clearly before he developed his own recognisable style. It was given by Joe to the family that owned it in return for a favour that the father did...
Before the latest dreaded lockdown, in the halcyon days that were Tier 2, Joe and I did our bit to ‘eat out to help out’ by holding our “business lunches” in some of Sheffield’s delectable taverns. One such eatery was The Summer House at Dore.After one particularly long lunch we...
Now that Joe has had both his jabs, it looks as though Covid is just another adversity in his long life that has been overcome and he’s looking forward to the coming year in his usual rude health. He said philosophically, “I know something will get me eventually but at...
