Timothy Spall joins stylish wife Shane at his first solo art exhibition Out Of ...

Timothy Spall joins stylish wife Shane at his first solo art exhibition Out Of ...
Timothy Spall joins stylish wife Shane at his first solo art exhibition Out Of ...

The screen star stunned fans when he revealed he spent two years learning to paint like artist J.M.W. Turner for a 2014 biopic.

And Timothy Spall appeared to be in great spirits as he celebrated his artistic talents at a private viewing of his first solo exhibition Out Of The Storm on Tuesday.

The actor, 64, was joined for the evening at the Pontone Gallery in London by his stylish wife Shane, 67, who rocked a gingham maxi dress for the occasion. 

Talent: Timothy Spall looked dapper at a private viewing of his first solo exhibition Out Of The Storm with his stylish wife Shane at the Pontone Gallery in London on Tuesday

Talent: Timothy Spall looked dapper at a private viewing of his first solo exhibition Out Of The Storm with his stylish wife Shane at the Pontone Gallery in London on Tuesday

Timothy cut a dapper figure for his big night, donning a smart navy suit with a bright blue shirt and suede shoes.

The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet legend completed his ensemble by adding a quirky twist and accessorising with a fun bolo tie.

Shane also looked sensational in her maxi dress, which featured a belted waist and chic collar, and she styled with funky orange shoes.

Actor turned artist! The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet legend, 64, donned a smart navy suit and added a quirky twist with a fun bolo tie for the evening celebrating his impressive art skills

Actor turned artist! The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet legend, 64, donned a smart navy suit and added a quirky twist with a fun bolo tie for the evening celebrating his impressive art skills

Also joining the happy couple, who have been married since 1981, was DJ Tim Westwood, 63, and cinematographer Dick Pope, 74.

While theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn, 81, kept things casual in jeans and trainers while actor Sir Ben Kingsley, 77, looked sharp in a purple suit.

Model Nancy Sorrell, 43, also caught the eye in a patterned mini dress and bright lipstick as she posed for a snap with her comedian husband Vic Reeves, 62.

Timothy is showcasing 20 pieces of his artwork in his first solo exhibition, following a career in the TV and film industry which spans over four decades. 

Screen stars: Actor Sir Ben Kingsley was one of Timothy's pals who supported his exhibition

Screen stars: Actor Sir Ben Kingsley was one of Timothy's pals who supported his exhibition 

Smart: Tim Westwood (left) was also spotted posing for some snaps with Timothy and Sir Ben

Smart: Tim Westwood (left) was also spotted posing for some snaps with Timothy and Sir Ben

Relaxed: Theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn cut a more laid-back figure in jeans and tan trainers (pictured with Timothy and standing infront of one of the actor's paintings)

Relaxed: Theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn cut a more laid-back figure in jeans and tan trainers (pictured with Timothy and standing infront of one of the actor's paintings)

His Out of the Storm exhibition- which was created over a six-month period - will run from 18 June until 18 July at Pontone Gallery in central London.  

He was approached by gallery owner Domenic Pontone to produce a presentation after 14 of his paintings were shown at Salford's Lowry Gallery two years ago.

On his surprise venture, the Harry Potter star told The Guardian in May: 'Talk about being a bit stunned. I've always liked a challenge but I thought: Jesus, can I do this?  

'Thousands of brilliant artists never get recognised and I'm aware of that as well. That's not lost on me, that

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