The astonishing response to Beryl’s death at the age of 81 on May 28th 2008, both from the media and the general public, is a remarkable testament to her unofficial position as Britain’s favourite painter who’s lasting popularity amongst the public was in direct contrast to the dismissive view of the elitist British art establishment.

She first came to national prominence in 1976 when the Sunday Times published an article about her and her paintings. Within days we were meeting her in Plymouth and subsequently published her first signed limited edition The Four Hungry Cats in 1977. The Art Class followed in 1979 and we have been her publishers ever since, releasing at least one new title each year. In January 2008 the 40th title Dirty Dancing was released.

When we first published her work there was no market for humorous pictures of any description and it was difficult to persuade other galleries to stock her prints. Those that did sell her work did so because they personally believed in her and their commitment was backed by the response of the public who very quickly took Beryl and her sense of humour to their hearts.

Artists whose work truly stands the test of time and the vagaries of fashion and trends are few and far between. The fact that Beryl's pictures have been collected and enjoyed throughout the country for over thirty years is a testament to the true integrity of her painting as uniquely, Beryl painted solely for herself and no-one else; if a subject or incident amused her or captured her imagination she painted it and, having done so, she enjoyed that picture as much as anyone. For this reason paintings often remained in her possession for many months after they were finished. She painted what she wanted, not what anyone else wanted, and as her publishers we did not dream of trying to influence her painting in the way that many publishers do with their artists. Above all she painted ordinary people having a good time.

She was aware of her success but she was also aware of the negative aspects of over-exposure and this is why she was always been careful about the number of her pictures that were published as limited editions, both by us and her American publishers of her screenprints. Less restriction on the other hand was applied to her greeting cards, calendars and books because she felt that these were to be enjoyed by a wider audience.

For Beryl her pictures had a life of their own - ' I don't know how my pictures happen. They just do. They exist, but for the life of me I can't explain them' '. That they did and that they brought such delight to so many is enough explanation for us all.

	Beryl COOK Title: The Last Gasp Size: 20 x 8 inches Price: £282 unframed - £340 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Drinkies Size: 18 x 11 inches Price: £282 unframed - £350 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Dirty Dancing Size: 19 x 11 inches Price: £282 unframed - £350 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Shoe Shop Size: 17 x 17 inches Price: £282 unframed - £350 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Strip Poker Size: 22 x 13 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £450 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Bus Stop Size: 15 x 20 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £425 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: The Birthday Cake Size: 20 x 14 inches Price: £282 unframed - £350 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Ladies Who Lunch Size: 16 x 17 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £1,425 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: A Full House Size: 16 x 18 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £425 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: In the Snug Size: 16 x 17 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £450 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Tea in the Garden Size: Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Shall We Dance? Size: 20 x 14 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £395 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Clubbing in the Rain Size: 18 x 19 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Jiving to Jazz Size: 18 x 19 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £450 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Dining in Paris Size: 18 x 16 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £395 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Tarzanogram Size: 16 x 18 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £650 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Party Girls Size: Price: Rare edition - copy available £950 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Lingerie Shop Size: 18 x 16 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £1,250 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Bridge Party Size: 14 x 18 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: The Boot Sale Size: 18 x 15 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £525 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Fairies & Pixies Size: 16 x 17 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £475 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Musicians Size: 16 x 16 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £550 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Tango in Bar Sur Size: 18 x 11 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Hen Night Size: 18 x 14 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £750 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Fuchsia Fairies Size: 17 x 11 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £795 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Elvira's Cafe Size: 17 x 13 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £1325 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Dancing on the Bar Size: 15 x 20 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £525 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: The Bathing Pool Size: 18 x 15 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £1025 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Garden Centre Size: 20 x 15 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £1450 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Two on a Stool Size: 14 x 10 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £495 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Getting Ready Size: 19 x 17 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Dog in the Dolphin Size: 20 x 10 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Sultry Afternoon Size: 13 x 18 inches inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £925 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Lunchtime Refreshment Size: 19 x 23 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £1,500 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Joggers on the Hoe Size: 17 x 13 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Street Market Size: Price: Rare edition - copy available £650 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Meadow Suite Size: 12 x 16 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availabilty click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Angels Size: 12 x 16 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Poetry Reading Size: 18 x 11 inches Price: Rare edition - copy available £575 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Fairy Dell Size: 16 x 15 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: The Art Class Size: 16 x 16 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK Title: Four Hungry Cats Size: 16 x 13 inches Price: Rare edition - subject to availability click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Bar & Barbara Size: 16 x 15 inches Price: £1100 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Bryant Park Size: 18 x 23 inches Price: £1100 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Cocktails for Three Size: 16 x 28 inches Price: £700 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Cruising Size: 19 x 19 inches Price: £1100 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Escargot pour Trois Size: 17 x 20 inches Price: £750 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Line Dancing Size: 18 x 27 inches Price: £700 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Tennis Size: 34 x 27 inches Price: £1,100 framed click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Tango Busking Size: 19 x 19 inches Price: £1100 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Nathans Size: 32 x 25 inches Price: £850 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Roulette Size: 20 x 20 inches Price: £900 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Tenerife Days Size: 22 x 24 inches Price: £1750 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Strippergram Size: 19 x 22 inches Price: £900 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Sabotage Size: Price: £700 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Lady of Marseilles Size: 20 x 17 inches Price: £900 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: Girls Night Out Size: Price: £900 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: The Staircase Size: Price: £650 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: The Manipulators Size: Price: £850 mounted click here for further details

	Beryl COOK (Silkscreens) Title: A Bird in the Hand Size: Price: £895 framed click here for further details