Tree Painting Commission

After being asked if I can create something special for a wedding gift idea I soon got on with the personal commission. The idea was to create a large canvas of a tree united with a heart in the centre for the guests of the wedding to add their own finger prints. I will hopefully get to see the overall finished piece once it has been decorated with their imprints left from the special day. 

I have taken a few pictures of the commission from start to finish. If you would like something similar or a bespoke painting commissioned then feel free to get in touch.

A Landscape Challenge

After a visit to an art shop picking up materials for some recently commissioned work, I couldn't resist picking up a large canvas and setting myself a challenge. Having no idea or plan on what to paint I just chose a colourful palette of colours and started a base coat and the rest is what follows. 

I never was much of a painter and with no previous desire to paint I guess I have surprised myself. I had done a few still life classes at art college which included sketching and painting objects and then moving on to life models. With a love of colour and a techinque I have picked up along the way, I decided to try something a little different....a landscape. 

The painting details a scenery of Dovedale, a beautiful place that holds fond memories and a silhouette of the city to which has been my home for the last couple of years. In the painting there are hidden meanings and references close to my heart. I have taken photos of my step by step progress from start to finish. I have also complied a short video of my documentation which I will upload very soon.  

'Moon light city soul within a beautiful place'

In the studio

Back in the studio and I began by working on a few new things thats include a new design that I will illustrate on to a range of products as well as getting arty on canvas. First off I went straight into the studio and created my new range as a test sample. Unfortunately the test piece misfired in the kiln so I will be going back into the studio next weekend to do a stock of my design ready for revealing before the months out. Oh well that's an artists life when these things happen.

Being back in the studio is a great feeling with the music on and sketch book and paints out. So my next project consisted of a large scale canvas painting. I am aiming to do an exhibition this year and working on a range of pieces. Blank canvas at the ready, a stock of paints and brushes to get me started. After putting together an idea, I began my lastest creation. My idea is a landscape mixed with the city using a selection of bright infused colours and mixed mediums. I will post my designs very soon. In the meantime keep following my work :)

The Music LP Clock

Another recent commission requested on The Music LP. With the idea of fallen numbers, this design was commissioned for a gift and combines two lps to create a Wall Clock. 

Birthday LP Clock Commission

I was commissioned to produce an LP Clock for  a birthday gift. The design was based on favourite things and consisted of The Blues Brothers, Stoke City Football emblem and the number 22. I stenciled and painted The Blues Brothers on to the larger LP either side of one another. I then painted the Stoke City emblem on to a smaller LP. This is the progress of the clock and how it looks :)

LP's in Stock

Just arrived in the post this morning was an LP I ordered :) Bring on the painting :) In the meantime I have added some photos of a recent LP painting I have just done this week. If you like my LP Art or would like your own personalized LP painting then get in touch :)

New LP arrived today!!

Recent LP painting

Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

Out of this World LP Art

I have been getting some inspiration for some new art and have started working on some new LP art work. The latest work is based on the song/album titles of the LP's. I have taken some photo's of the new work for you to have a glance at. The album's are framed and for sale.

If you would like to get your hands on one of these album's get in touch or if you would like your own personalized album for yourself or as a gift idea get in touch at :

bearinminddesign@gmail.com