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Stop Feeding The Birds - The Original
- Throughout my earlier ‘Storyteller’ works I have loved creating pieces of varying styles and scenes that showcased the wonder-full world of Mary Poppins. The narrative has always appealed as there is such quirky, randomness that glosses over a darker undertone that runs through.
A long-running story that I have been building suggests an intense relationship between Mary and Bert, one built on dominance and a battle for control yet one driven by an unquestionable love for one another. There are further suggestions to this within this crazy and bizarre scene that is overrun by birds - well they were warned not to feed them!The working title for this piece was ‘A Spoonful Of F**k Knows!’ as I wanted to create something completely and utterly random! This scene set within Regents Park in London is a follow on from an earlier piece ‘Cast Off Your Shackles’ where this time a magical Carousel dominates the scene and provides the platform for so much detail to interact with it.
The aim was to create a piece that is so intense, bold yet pretty, classic yet current and I hope that I have achieved that here. This piece along with others within my latest ‘Storyteller’ works showcases a slight shift where I have sought to bring pieces that might initially look classical bang up-to-date with references that suggest a much more current time frame. These may just simply be fun references that give the scene context to the lead characters who you don’t get to see or other more topical and political details.
This was a cracking piece to create, incredibly challenging from a technical point of view but so worth it. I take equal satisfaction in placing two Flamingos within a giant tea cup (not much reference material for that!) to seeing my beautiful British Bulldog George make his debut, I might be biased but I think he might just steal the show!
‘Stop Feeding The Birds!’ is a showcase of how I love to create a scene that initially looks to be all things bright and beautiful yet the closer you look you notice things within the grass that shift things ever so slightly. It represents the acceptance to just how close darkness exists to light in this fairground ride that they call life, however the ultimate aim is for you to join me in celebrating Dear Old Blighty!
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- Released: 2018
- Collection: A New Chapter
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size (Approx): 54” x 41"
Street Life - Limited Edition
- It was New Years Eve and the city was cold and far unkinder on the street. Isolated from celebration with two young children and her missing husband Yana was increasingly desperate to find a resolution, freedom increasingly became overrated. Residing on the street, life was arduous and menacing and as midnight approached and the city enthused and celebrated new beginnings Yana could only hope for a happy ending...
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- Released: 2014
- Collection: Matryoshka
- Edition Size: 45 + 5AP
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 26.5” x 20"
- Framed Size: 34” x 27.5"
Street Life - Original
- It was New Years Eve and the city was cold and far unkinder on the street. Isolated from celebration with two young children and her missing husband Yana was increasingly desperate to find a resolution, freedom increasingly became overrated. Residing on the street, life was arduous and menacing and as midnight approached and the city enthused and celebrated new beginnings Yana could only hope for a happy ending...
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- Released: 2014
- Collection: Matryoshka
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
Stuck In The Middle With You (Reservoir Dogs) - Original
- I absolutely love Tarantino and this film especially, this along with Pulp Fiction were films that I studied at College so is great to strike it back up again. There are a number of classic scenes from the films but the warehouse torture one sticks with me, largely down to discovering the Steelers Wheel track so I have gone with this as the base for this piece. I wanted to make clear references to the film but put my take on it so it doesn’t look like I have tried to recreate the scene but used the wrong chair for example.
The scene itself is a classic representation of the iconic scene with the solitary wooden chair taking pride of place - for me it had to be as it is a strong graphic in its’ own right. I have combined a mix of obvious links to the film albeit with a different take on the actual object in instances along with really obscure references where the viewer might have to really think what the reason for inclusion is, perfect for those who genuinely love the film.
The buildings’ walls have references to Jack rabbit Slim, Stanley Kubricks’ The Killing, Madonnas’ Like A Virgin, Scrawled question asking who the F*ck killed nice guy eddie and has been sprayed with bullets and blood. The ceiling has beautiful ageing detail, there is also a reference ‘QT The Class of 92’ referencing the release year, Tarantino initials and the dogs themselves whilst also playing on the Manchester football ties as it is such a well used phrase.
The central chair features blood stains, cracking, smouldering textures to represent the horror that it has played its’ part in. Showing signs of a struggle, the chair has been taped up with the silver tape that was used to gag the police officer. A solitary black tie, pair of shades, LAPD badge sit on the cushion. As does a bottle of Mexican tequila - this is a more subtle clue, referencing the police officers’ nationality and the Mexican stand off that exists within the film.
The film plays out the fear that there is a rat on the loose, identified as Mr Orange - the rat trap with glowing orange light that captivates and entices the rat towards is a cool way of embracing this. I wanted to showcase the quality soundtrack from the film as music especially was so key to the particular scene. So there is an old record player/radio branded ‘TARANTINO’ and is surrounded by objects that relate to songs from the soundtrack - Madonna Like A Virgin, a little green bag, a lime in a coconut and tacos, another gun of the same make lays close by.
Finally further embracing Tarantinos’ love of foreshadowing there are subtle areas of smoke coming into the scene that hint at something being out of view, maybe a cigarette or a gun smoking or a fire about to start? -
- Released: 2016
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
Sunset Waltz (La La Land) - Original
- What I have done is to create a clear synergy to the film and its’ aesthetics but not to go too close so it ends up looking like an alternative movie poster and also to risk encroaching on any brand protection that is much tighter in the U.S.
So what I have done is create a piece that actually has a different narrative albeit within the same setting, set looking across Los Angeles from the San Fernando hills. My concept is one that I hope would appeal to a greater audience than just those who love the film, where the fact it is linked to the movie is actually only a plus. What I have shown is a beautiful scene of a couple reunited in the stars to dance the waltz, this could be a vision of loved ones from years past who have passed away but from being stood at a viewpoint that has memories attached projects a beautiful vision, so for example remembering parents or grandparents. Possibly also for people who were never able to be together in life for various reasons who come together through death.
The movie theme is linked through showing a projector sat on the hillside amongst the leaves that is where the image is coming from, that is a clear link but also it could open up the concept that it shows past actors and actresses who have passed away but come back to be reunited above the city. The dancers are actually based on Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Sunset Waltz as a title conjures up those emotions, the sense of time and memories fading but all not being lost. I have drawn the LA light map from the city grid using tiny dots, by doing this not only does it give the piece more artistic merit but it creates a feeling that those within the city who also share memories of days gone by are also involved, the subtle detail and cloud like glows reaching upwards give that sense that all of their memories come together to project what you see above.
There are a lot of magical details true to my body of work and style that help to project and carry the images up into the stars. -
- Released: 2017
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
- Sold with Art Insights - Reston - USA
Teach You I Will (Star Wars) - VHS Limited Edition
£595.00
- I have wanted to take on Star Wars for an age as I loved the earlier films as a kid growing up. This piece focuses on Yoda within the misty swamps of Dagobah.
As with BALBOA it is an evolution of the silhouetted pieces that I have created to date, even more intense and facial features are brought out through the smoke shapes. I have strived to embrace the translucency and glows from the film within this style and showcase the lighting details that I work with around the sabre.
The dark side is also represented as an opposing detail with black saturated equivalent floating detail coming out from the shadows and towards the light in places. Every single element is individually layered and the count is 1,977 to coincide with the year of release.
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- Released: 2021
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood VHS
- Edition Size: 20 + 5AP
- Specification:
- Hand embellished
- Floated poster and double mount
- Custom spray-painted frame
- Sticker decals
- Hand signed by artist
- Image Size: 8.3” x 11.7"
- Framed Size (Approx): 13.5” x 16.75”
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- Please allow approximately 21 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.
Teach You I Will (Yoda) - Deluxe Limited Edition
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I have wanted to take on Star Wars for an age as I loved the earlier films as a kid growing up. This piece focuses on Yoda within the misty swamps of Dagobah.
As with BALBOA it is an evolution of the silhouetted pieces that I have created to date, even more intense and facial features are brought out through the smoke shapes. I have strived to embrace the translucency and glows from the film within this style and showcase the lighting details that I work with around the sabre.The dark side is also represented as an opposing detail with black saturated equivalent floating detail coming out from the shadows and towards the light in places. Every single element is individually layered and the count is 1,977 to coincide with the year of release.
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- Released: 2017
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood
- Edition Size: 10 + 1AP
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 37" x 24"
- Framed Size: 47” x 35"
Teach You I Will (Yoda) - Original
- I have wanted to take on Star Wars for an age as I loved the earlier films as a kid growing up. This piece focuses on Yoda within the misty swamps of Dagobah. As with BALBOA it is an evolution of the silhouetted pieces that I have created to date, even more intense and facial features are brought out through the smoke shapes. I have strived to embrace the translucency and glows from the film within this style and showcase the lighting details that I work with around the sabre.
The little floating detail that I use throughout my work fits perfectly here as it has that moth to the light feel and looks beautiful diamond dusted. The dark side is also represented as an opposing detail with black saturated equivalent floating detail coming out from the shadows and towards the light in places. Every single element is individually layered and the count is 1,977 to coincide with the year of release. -
- Released: 2017
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
The Animal I’ve Become (Twilight) - Original
- The title is ‘The Animal I’ve Become’ and the focus is on Jacob Black and his transition/regression into the wolf. He was a natural choice as not only is he a major character but he has a particularly troubled past that is full of hurt and frustration that turns to anger as a result. The title is inspired by the song by 3 Days Grace - Animal I’ve Become and ironically has been used by a fan on social media to accompany a scene where Jacob shape shifts into the wolf. I regularly tie pieces to songs that I am fond of and then use lyrics that mirror what I am portraying within the scene. What I like is not only does the title relate to the wolf perfectly but it matches the angle that I have gone in at which explores the character of Jacob who is at that point of reflection, trying to get his head around all of the devastation that he has caused through his anger that causes him to change so easily. This is fuelled by the deep-rooted grief from losing his mother at such a young age and the long-term pursuit of Bella which sees her give her heart to a rival. In addition to this there is frustration from him being wrongly blamed for murders of hikers in the forest by vampires. So the song and the title work perfectly and give me the platform to create something very dark and intense.
The wolf dominates the composition, in the background is a haunting blue forest with a beautiful angled shard of light coming through the trees towards the wolf. This therefore creates the dominant source of light that I strive to include on my work, portraying a sense of hope as you know. Lighting ise beautiful within this piece to detract from the scariness of the wolf itself. The wolf is shown in deep thought, wrestling with his demons in the hope for change. A key object within Twilight is a key, signifying opening doors and opportunities, allowing change and embracing choice, whilst also representing closure and death. So I have introduced this within the piece as well as other objects that portray love and romance. The author was keen for her characters to be non conformist and not to follow suit with the other vampires and wolves, to choose a different path. The forest setting embraces this as the wolf is at that point where he chooses which path to head down. -
- Released: 2016
- Collection: Storyteller
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
The Beast From The East (Mary Poppins) - Original
- I have created a number of pieces to date inspired by the film and shows how I have come at it from a very different angle, suggesting that there was a relationship between Mary and Bert and playing out the reality of that across a number of very, very different pieces for clients. You might remember the 'Cast Off Your Shackles piece from last year but won't have seen 2 other pieces that I will post up, this being the first.
Mary Poppins is a classic film where it cleverly masks over the underlying darkness of the plot and some of the characters, no one more than Mary herself. The two main areas I wanted to look at where Marys’ character and also her relationship and possibly history with Bert. As quirky and surreal as Mary Poppins is, with all of her spells, singing to birds and flying about under an umbrella there is a very strong dominating quality and power that she portrays over a good number of the characters so she gets what she wants, gets the job done. When you then hold that thought and re watch the film it really does come to light and you see Mary in a completely different light, you really can’t get away from it.
The 2 characters of Mary and Bert are polar opposites in terms of class and character yet they have such a bond and if you take the line in the story where Bert says it’s 'nice to see you again Mary Poppins’ then we have something, they have history, why? There is another factor in that she appears when needed and heads back when the wind changes, the fact that she isn’t settled is something else that I have looked at.
So Paula Abdul said opposites attract, she did well for herself so I’m running with it. I have created a piece based on the theory that Mary Poppins and Bert have a lust that burns and a very dark secret that they play out up on the roof where they don’t have to dodge anything, apart from the odd cannonball. Mary Poppins takes on the dark, dominatrix character and Bert the submissive, innocent ‘English’ gent that he is.
The innocence of love, in their eyes what they do is not sordid or wrong, it’s beautiful, it is purely their characters playing out. This is what I have set out to achieve in the overriding feel of the piece and how people interact with it, to create something that is ultimately beautiful and intricate to the point where it dilutes the harshness of what they are doing up there. So rather than putting it in your face it is subtly hidden, just like they try to do. I also wanted to achieve a sense of movement in the piece to convey the changing wind direction and Mary coming in and going away.
The scene is set on one of the most iconic places of the story, the roof terrace, looking out over London with the billowing chimneys and St Pauls on the horizon. The strong sky, shadows and warm skylights were qualities that I picked up on from the film and have used them as key parts of the piece. The rooftop is littered with objects that tell of their explosive liasons, some clear, some subtle that are picked up on from tiny references within the narrative. The wind is blowing in from the east, Mary is here. With the wind, a darkness blows in with it, shown from the pollution coming from the chimney (hyper exaggerated in its force to reference the damaging affects of pollution). The weathervane points West and has been chained down by Bert in an attempt to trick his love to not realising the wind has changed and to keep her with him, conveying his innocence. -
- Released: 2016
- Collection: Storyteller
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
The Fight Of Our Lives (The Avengers) - Canvas Limited Edition
£1,195.00
- As like with Star Wars, the Avengers has been another subject that many have asked if I would take on and I have loved every minute of creating this image! I have taken time to source input from fans of the franchise to help me focus on the key elements that contribute to its’ success. So much could have gone into this image and so many potential scenes could have been created, the potential is massive with the Avengers so watch this space for sure. Without a doubt, the end result had to be dramatic, content-rich and destructive, this image has everything and some!
I chose to focus on a scene of utter devastation in front of the iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City with a collapsing bridge adding drama as well as composition. This is shown in almost silhouette form as contrast to the warmth of the explosion behind it, the perfect opportunity to add the dramatic light source that features in so much of my work regardless of subject. Colours are massive for me, I obsess over them! To get the overriding palette from the Avengers to feature in such a striking yet beautiful way is particularly pleasing, as is the contrast between darkness and light, it was easily one of those pieces that just gets bigger and bigger with each hour that passes.
The biggest difference in this image compared to what I am known for to date is the inclusion of key characters, I have featured subtle silhouettes to date but this was very different for me and the result is even more dramatic, it really does amplify the sense of movement and each super hero bring their own quality to the scene. I love to leave details to seek out and try and piece together the narrative, these are here and in abundance, there is so much to spot within the image as well as a poignant reference to the passing of the hero without a cape, Stan Lee.I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I have loved creating it, Avengers assemble!”
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- Released: 2020
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood 2
- Edition Size: 10 + 2AP
- Specification: Hand embellished heavyweight artist canvas, double framed, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 37” x 26"
- Framed Size (Approx): 41.5” x 32"
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- Get in touch for overseas delivery
- Please allow approximately 14 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.
The Fight Of Our Lives (The Avengers) - Large Limited Edition
£545.00
- As like with Star Wars, the Avengers has been another subject that many have asked if I would take on and I have loved every minute of creating this image! I have taken time to source input from fans of the franchise to help me focus on the key elements that contribute to its’ success. So much could have gone into this image and so many potential scenes could have been created, the potential is massive with the Avengers so watch this space for sure. Without a doubt, the end result had to be dramatic, content-rich and destructive, this image has everything and some!
I chose to focus on a scene of utter devastation in front of the iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City with a collapsing bridge adding drama as well as composition. This is shown in almost silhouette form as contrast to the warmth of the explosion behind it, the perfect opportunity to add the dramatic light source that features in so much of my work regardless of subject. Colours are massive for me, I obsess over them! To get the overriding palette from the Avengers to feature in such a striking yet beautiful way is particularly pleasing, as is the contrast between darkness and light, it was easily one of those pieces that just gets bigger and bigger with each hour that passes.
The biggest difference in this image compared to what I am known for to date is the inclusion of key characters, I have featured subtle silhouettes to date but this was very different for me and the result is even more dramatic, it really does amplify the sense of movement and each super hero bring their own quality to the scene. I love to leave details to seek out and try and piece together the narrative, these are here and in abundance, there is so much to spot within the image as well as a poignant reference to the passing of the hero without a cape, Stan Lee.I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I have loved creating it, Avengers assemble!”
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- Released: 2019
- Collection: A New Chapter
- Edition Size: 20
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 32” x 24"
- Framed Size (Approx): 42” x 34"
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- Get in touch for overseas delivery
- Please allow approximately 14 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.
The Fight Of Our Lives (The Avengers) - Original
- As like with Star Wars, the Avengers has been another subject that many have asked if I would take on and I have loved every minute of creating this image! I have taken time to source input from fans of the franchise to help me focus on the key elements that contribute to its’ success. So much could have gone into this image and so many potential scenes could have been created, the potential is massive with the Avengers so watch this space for sure. Without a doubt, the end result had to be dramatic, content-rich and destructive, this image has everything and some!
I chose to focus on a scene of utter devastation in front of the iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City with a collapsing bridge adding drama as well as composition. This is shown in almost silhouette form as contrast to the warmth of the explosion behind it, the perfect opportunity to add the dramatic light source that features in so much of my work regardless of subject. Colours are massive for me, I obsess over them! To get the overriding palette from the Avengers to feature in such a striking yet beautiful way is particularly pleasing, as is the contrast between darkness and light, it was easily one of those pieces that just gets bigger and bigger with each hour that passes.
The biggest difference in this image compared to what I am known for to date is the inclusion of key characters, I have featured subtle silhouettes to date but this was very different for me and the result is even more dramatic, it really does amplify the sense of movement and each super hero bring their own quality to the scene. I love to leave details to seek out and try and piece together the narrative, these are here and in abundance, there is so much to spot within the image as well as a poignant reference to the passing of the hero without a cape, Stan Lee.I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I have loved creating it, Avengers assemble!”
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- Released: 2019
- Collection: Lost In Hollywood 2
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"
The Fight Of Our Lives (The Avengers) - Standard Limited Edition
£315.00
- As like with Star Wars, the Avengers has been another subject that many have asked if I would take on and I have loved every minute of creating this image! I have taken time to source input from fans of the franchise to help me focus on the key elements that contribute to its’ success. So much could have gone into this image and so many potential scenes could have been created, the potential is massive with the Avengers so watch this space for sure. Without a doubt, the end result had to be dramatic, content-rich and destructive, this image has everything and some!
I chose to focus on a scene of utter devastation in front of the iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City with a collapsing bridge adding drama as well as composition. This is shown in almost silhouette form as contrast to the warmth of the explosion behind it, the perfect opportunity to add the dramatic light source that features in so much of my work regardless of subject. Colours are massive for me, I obsess over them! To get the overriding palette from the Avengers to feature in such a striking yet beautiful way is particularly pleasing, as is the contrast between darkness and light, it was easily one of those pieces that just gets bigger and bigger with each hour that passes.
The biggest difference in this image compared to what I am known for to date is the inclusion of key characters, I have featured subtle silhouettes to date but this was very different for me and the result is even more dramatic, it really does amplify the sense of movement and each super hero bring their own quality to the scene. I love to leave details to seek out and try and piece together the narrative, these are here and in abundance, there is so much to spot within the image as well as a poignant reference to the passing of the hero without a cape, Stan Lee.I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I have loved creating it, Avengers assemble!”
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- Released: 2019
- Collection: Lost in Hollywood 2
- Edition Size: 45
- Specification: Limited edition fine art print, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 25” x 18.5"
- Framed Size (Approx): 32” x 26"
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- Get in touch for overseas delivery
- Please allow approximately 14 days for delivery, should you need delivery sooner please let us know.
The Greengrocer's Daughter (The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe) - Original
- There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, when the Iron Lady ruled the roost but didn’t know what to do. This piece combines political undertones with feel good childhood memories of the 1980s where a High Top meets a High Rise on a gritty and overcrowded housing estate where resilience shines through. A wonderful and surreal homage to a cracking decade or a quirky interpretation of an era that gave birth to the housing crisis due to a woman who got it wrong? Well if the shoe fits…
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- Released: 2015
- Collection: Storyteller
- Specification: 1 of 1 original framed embellished canvas, hand signed by artist.
- Image Size: 48” x 36"
- Framed Size: 54” x 41"