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 :)

Out of this World

With my head in the stars I got inspired by the night sky and found these amazing LP's with star/space titles. Getting inspired by stars, colours and painting effects, I created a series of starry paintings as a theme for my LP's. Using acrylics and a ranges of brushes and art tools, making an atmospheric and striking set of artwork with a unique style. These pieces come framed and ready for any home or studio wall. If you are interested in these pieces or would like your very own personalised framed LP art, get in touch:

bearinminddesign@gmail.com

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

Canvas Commission

I was recently asked to do a painting commission. The client requested a black and white painting of her daughters and had a picture in mind. Using acrylic paint, I used my skill of shading and tonal work to create a very realistic painting. Here are the pictures of my work. If you are interested in having a painting of a loved one, pet, idol or something arty to brighten up your wall then get in touch.

Pet Portraits

I was recently commissioned to produce a canvas of a puppy for a birthday present. The canvas was a 40 x 40 cm canvas in colour. The painting was produced using acrylic paint and sealed with a matt varnish. I enjoyed painting the canvas and have great feedback from the customer. I have uploaded the progress of the painting. If you would be interested in having a portrait of your pet and like my work, feel free to get in touch :)

Here is the feedback:

It looks amazing. Love it, it's awesome. Don't want to give it away now!  Gonna give it to her tomorrow for her birthday.  thanks loads.

Idol Art

I thought I would post some of my large scaled canvas paintings I painted last year. The paintings of both Frank Sinatra and Audrey Hepburn were painted onto canvas using acrylic paint. If you might be interested in having a favourite idol painted feel free to drop me a message :) All your feedback is also very welcome :)