Work in progress
New work with oil paint on deep edge canvas with acrylic spray paint and stencil from a previous project.
New video
I've been adding new content to the YouTube members page of the website. I would like to thank all those who have joined the channel, it is really good to receive the support and interest. I have included lots of new photos of work in progress and studio insights that go behind the scenes of new videos. Next week I will begin to film some of the exclusive content that will only be available for YouTube members. The last video was an exploration of chalk markers on black primed stretched canvas, this video is available to all and ready to watch on the YouTube channel.
New page
I've created a new page for YouTube members. This will have more work in progress photos and details about the exclusive videos. I will also post the YouTube videos on this page. This new wepage is password protected and will only be available to those who have signed up for YouTube membership.
YouTube membership
I've decided to offer membership to the channel, this will include exclusive videos and content not available on the main channel, behind the scenes photos, art FREE giveaways etc. First 10 memberships will receive one of these monoprints. The next video I post will be for members only. Sorry to have to let people down by charging for content but I'm struggling to keep this channel going as it is and I really enjoy the process of making videos and sharing techniques, hopefully this may work and I can continue to offer FREE content as well as exclusive videos.
Cutting templates
I've not shown this process in the recent video but I just wanted to show how the idea developed from simple sketches. I wanted each of the panels to be slightly familiar, sort of humanoid figures, abstract head and shoulders. I like how they look as a group maybe a little unsettling. In the photos here you can see how I developed them, keeping them simple.
New demo
After a difficult few weeks, I’m trying to get back to work in the studio. I’m still experimenting with spay paint and I’m working on this new multi panel artwork. I will film a new demo video today.
R.I.P Mum
It's been a very difficult week for me and my family.
My lovely mum passed away on 11th February at the age of 82. Dorothy (known as Dot or Dotty) will be a huge loss to all her family and friends, missed by everyone who knew her but especially by her beloved husband Harry, facing life now without the girl he met when she was just 16 and was with him for almost 64 years. It's difficult to watch the frailty of your parents and to see dad suffering such grief for the woman who was his whole world is heartbreaking. R.I.P Mum, thanks for everything, you will be missed.
Work in progress
Exploring charcoal sketches over spray paint colours.
Studio view
Work from yesterdays youtube demo.
Recent work
This is the finished piece from yesterdays YouTube demo.
Spray paint effects
Using layers of colour with stencils to achieve a 3d effect. Work in progress
Studio view
I've been experimenting with the stencils from a previous project. Spray paint colour Montana Gold colours : Bazooka Joe, Citrus.
Work in progress
Experimenting with more hand cut stencils and spray paint.
Coast series stencils
Found these old stencils from a series of monoprints I created a few years ago. Using spray paint on paper.
Work in progress
Stencils, spray paint on cardboard
Spray paint and charcoal
Exploring different materials, testing sketches with charcoal and various colours of acrylic spray paint.
Buzz got his seat back!
I don't think little Buzz has appeared here before. Now the studio has been cleared a bit, Buzz has his window seat back again.
Cardboard and spray paint
I’ve been clearing up in the studio, trying to create a space for working. These are samples for colours and tests for stencils.
Having a clear out
Unfortunately the studio was becoming cluttered so I’ve started to clear some space so I can get on with new stuff.
Work in progress
Exploring stencils, spray paint..
