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Look what Storm Katie did…

Category : Symmetrees

Storm Katie barrelled across the South of England last night, with recorded winds speeds of up 106mph. With this kind of power, it was inevitable that Katie would claim a few victims on its way through. I’m sad to say that one of...

Symmetree Patina 1

Category : Symmetrees

LAYERED PATINA The younger sibling of Symmetree Patina 2. Four separate layered photo’s combine to make this image. With colours inspired by metallic sheen, these symmetrees are captured just before the oak tree transforms and takes on a new green surface...

Trending #Banksy – Maths, Criminology & Portrait Painting

Category : Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything'

Maths, Criminology & Portrait Painting Banksy trending again and according to The Guardian British academics have used a combinations of maths, criminology and geographic profiling to back up a theory over the identity of mysterious street artist Banksy. I’m hoping this is...

Symmetree Patina 2

Category : Symmetrees

PATINA AND THE CUSP OF SPRING An acquired change of a surface through age and exposure that is usually associated with the changing quality of copper or bronze. After it has been allowed to weather, it creates a new green (verdigris) surface....

Banksy Magic – Portrait of a Familiar

Category : Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything'

During the Medieval and Early Modern periods, spirits known as “familiars” or “animal guides” were believed to be supernatural entities that would assist witches and ‘cunning folk’ in their practice of magic. Renowned for his media savvy sleight of hand...

Oak Tree with Polite Notice

Category : Oak Tree Notices

The Badsell Oak Tree has evolved. This is the first in a series of notices with the tree. Notice reads… “POLITE NOTICE Out of consideration to local residents, all customers are requested to keep noise level to a minimum...

Cracking Up! – The Banksy Portrait

Category : Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything'

CRACKING UP – LAYERING A BACKGROUND Continuing from the last post the background needed to feel like a weathered painted white surface. I’ve chosen a great technique that uses a mix of wet PVA glue and acrylic paint. Back in the day...

Where to Start?

Category : Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything'

Art, ideas, anarchy, socio-political statements. A portrait of Banksy.

Banksy – If graffiti changed anything…2

Category : Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything'

Banksy – If graffiti changed anything… Developing the background After applying 2 coats of Gesso, I’ve started work on the background. I’m hoping to achieve a cracked paint effect of an old white painted wall. It’s great to splash some colour...

Banksy – If graffiti changed anything…

Category : Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything'

‘If graffiti changed anything – It would be illegal’ – Banksy (see the original) What better start for creating a portrait of the illusive Banksy could I have. A simple word play from Banksy revives an historical political slogan by questioning...