First Contemporary

First Contemporary Online gallery based in Bristol showcasing British and international contemporary artists First Contemporary is an online art gallery based in Bristol.

We showcase Bristol-based and international artists with a strong sense of individuality. We represent well known names as well as up-and-coming stars of the future. We exhibit at art fairs in the UK, Europe and internationally each year. The work of our artists is of the highest quality, at an affordable price and complements contemporary living. Owner Andrew Hood is incredibly knowledgeable abou

t art and travels regularly, always on the look-out for new artists to represent. Visit us at our next Art Fair or contact us with your enquiry and we will be happy to assist you. We offer a framing service and customers are welcome to visit Andrew by appointment to view the work of the artists prior to purchase.

"Recently, my work has evolved towards a richer and more expressive use of colour. While the landscape itself remains at...
18/06/2026

"Recently, my work has evolved towards a richer and more expressive use of colour. While the landscape itself remains at the heart."

A recent meadow study by Anna Boss. Bursts of colour spotted in the picturesque village of Failand just outside Bristol. 🌾

Lovely to see Elaine Jones’ Tide Pool at its grand new dwelling – The Clifton Club in Bristol. ⛲
11/06/2026

Lovely to see Elaine Jones’ Tide Pool at its grand new dwelling – The Clifton Club in Bristol. ⛲

04/06/2026

More urban sketching by Andrew Hood Artist – this time a glance up Bristol’s Zetland Road. Stay tuned as the artist turns his gaze closer to home, working up a series of local landscapes ahead of his upcoming exhibition at Clifton Contemporary Art. ✏️

“I tend to work quite spontaneously, but that spontaneity is very deliberate. Perhaps I’ll throw a load of paint on a pi...
02/06/2026

“I tend to work quite spontaneously, but that spontaneity is very deliberate. Perhaps I’ll throw a load of paint on a piece and see what it does. The composition slowly emerges as I experiment, and I’ll keep working on the structure until it feels right. I love building up a sense of history – it’s so interesting to think about what happened underneath to bring the painting to its final point.”

Elaine Jones | Pool with Trees | 60 x 60cm

“I’m most inspired by landscapes that feel spacious and uninterrupted — places with depth, openness, and a strong sense ...
28/05/2026

“I’m most inspired by landscapes that feel spacious and uninterrupted — places with depth, openness, and a strong sense of horizon. I tend to avoid built environments and am instead drawn to areas where weather and light play an active role in shaping the experience of being there. I’ve lived in Bristol for 25 years and the surrounding environment frequently inspires my practice.”

Anna Boss | Blue Barn | 70 x 100cm

26/05/2026

Looking back at some old sketches of Cotham... 🏡

Working on a new body of work, Andrew Hood Artist turns his gaze closer to home with a series of Bristol cityscapes. Showing this October at Clifton Contemporary, keep an eye out for sneak peeks and works in progress along the way! 🎨

One for a double take! On show at the Affordable Art Fair earlier this month, so many of you were crowding around Anna B...
21/05/2026

One for a double take! On show at the Affordable Art Fair earlier this month, so many of you were crowding around Anna Boss’ new collection. Small in scale but big on detail, layer upon translucent layer of paint and boatbuilders’ epoxy resin give the artists’ new works such depth you stop twice.

Anna Boss | Light Between Trees | 35 x 35cm

“My work is moving in a new direction... The tree and river theme marks a departure for me. While more figurative than m...
14/05/2026

“My work is moving in a new direction... The tree and river theme marks a departure for me. While more figurative than my other paintings, the process of focusing on a smaller space has sparked ideas for developing more abstract pieces. Watch this space!”

Elaine Jones’ new small-scale series went down a storm at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead last weekend. We’re excited to see where her new process leads – we’ll certainly be watching this space! 🌳

Heathward bound! After a long day of huffing and hanging, stall A1 is all set at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead. Come...
06/05/2026

Heathward bound! After a long day of huffing and hanging, stall A1 is all set at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead. Come and say hello at tonight’s private view or join us from Thursday to Sunday at what’s set to be a brilliant few days on charming Hampstead Heath.

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39 Jamaica Street Stokes Croft
Bristol
BS28JP

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