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This exhibition invite dates from December 1996 and features some great examples of Fred Yates paintings from the time. All the works illustrated are very typical of the vibrant colourful paintings Yates was producing in Marazion Cornwall where he was … Continue reading →

Fred Yates was very prolific in his last years at La Motte Chalancon. His house at the end of Grande Rue had a garden with a fantastic outlook to the mountains. It was a scene that Fred would paint on … Continue reading →

Fred Yates spent the last (very productive) years of his life in the mountains at La Motte-Chalancon, a picturesque medieval village in the Drome department in southeastern France. These were some of Yates’ most productive and expressive years and his … Continue reading →

Hi FYG was recently contacted by Mozaffar Qizilbash who told us that he was lucky enough to meet Fred Yates painting at St Ives, Cornwall back in 1997. Fred was painting ‘En Plein Air’ overlooking the sweep of the bay … Continue reading →

Hi and a Happy New Year from FredYatesGallery to you all! Do visit us regularly throughout the year for any news or updates regarding the magical and colourful world of Fred Yates. Do also  get in touch if you require … Continue reading →

Are you looking to buy your first original Fred Yates painting or maybe you would like to add to your Fred Yates collection. At FYG we pride ourselves in the research and study we carry out into the life and … Continue reading →

Whilst based in Marazion Fred Yates lived at Hazel Cottage on Fore St. This archetypal little cottage was ideally placed just a stones throw from the glorious sea front and harbour with the spectacular St Michaels Mount completing the idyllic … Continue reading →

In 1984 Fred Yates was invited to exhibit at the Galerie Eric Franck in Geneva Switzerland. The exhibition ran from Jun 28th – September 17th. It was an important moment for Yates to be offered this international one man show. … Continue reading →

Fred Yates has once again featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. The program which was filmed at Cardiff Castle featured a large oil painting depicting the castle itself. In 1970 Fred Yates embarked on a tour of Wales with the … Continue reading →