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Friday, 25 January 2013
Gromit Unleashed
Gromit Unleashed is a competition being held where artists may submit their designs for the opportunity to paint onto 4ft Gromits (from Wallace & Gromit) these statues will then be placed around Bristol to raise awareness for the charity and also to gain publicity for their auction. At the end of their tour the figures will be auctioned off and all the proceeds will go to the Grand Appeal who are a charity set up to aid sick children primarily working in hospitals. It's an amazing project and all I can do is wait, the results are out in the end of February . . . .
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Brave New World
Finished images for the Folio competition on Adlous Huxley's 'Brave New World' are sent in and can be seen on my portfolio website following the link below . . .
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Folio time . . .
So it's come to that time of year again. . . .
Once again Folio Society are holding an open competition for students and practitioners to win a commission from them worth £4500, and of course getting it published with them! Last year it was 'The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories' but this time around it is Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. Last year I hadn't read the book but got through it then was working on my images for several weeks, however this time I had read the book recently but didn't get round to doing anything until yesterday . . . and the deadline is this Tuesday! So circumstances are pretty different but this allows for a different way of working, and so far it's not looking too bad but we'll see what happens in the end.
Here's a little spoiler for you . . .
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Great Gorillas
Torbay council are organising giant gorillas to be placed all around the town centre and to be painted by various artists chosen by their selected judge panel. Each gorilla will be on show for a few months and at the end they will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, from which all the proceeds will go the great gorilla project. The great gorilla project is set up to raise funds and awareness about the Cross River gorillas of Nigeria which are the worlds most threatened and endangered species of gorillas. Entry closed recently after I had time to send in 3 designs. If I was chosen for this opportunity it would be a great pleasure to be part of such a project and brilliant to see the designs take to streets, just got to wait and see if I get the call . . .
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Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Medusa
Commission for a small portrait of the mythological Medusa, smouldering eyes
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Thursday, 6 December 2012
'The Artful Trolley'
Had my first few Christmas markets around Bristol last weekend, I'll be at at 1-2 every weekend in the lead up so keep an eye out for 'The Artful Trolley' the best bargain basket on wheels.
Original works, prints, cards and books.
Friday, 23 November 2012
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Pressing times . . . !
Hand cut, crafted and painted flower press made as a present
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Friday, 31 August 2012
Thursday, 16 August 2012
Something different
I've just got back from a busy month of working décor at some British festivals. Not all painting but I did get stuck in when I got the chance. I had varying roles and levels of responsibility with each of these items, some were entirely me and some I just rigged.
Worked with lovely people every time and learnt a lot from each experience.
Secret Garden Party
Worked with lovely people every time and learnt a lot from each experience.
Secret Garden Party
Boomtown Fair Festival
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