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","meta_keywords":"Alex Echo","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":7143,"born":"Colarado, USA","lives_and_works":"Surrey, UK","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"The Elephant Family (2015), Paul Smith's Couture Collection (2011)","quote":"Hopefully my work will inspire you to look at the world as a place to be loved and protected.","quote_image1_id":6503,"quote_image2_id":6504,"quote_image3_id":6501,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bROd6HTQYSM","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>The American-born philanthropist combines art history with references to pop culture and iconography. He is particularly inspired by the simplicity and boldness of stripes, citing Morris Louis (Bernstein), Barnett Newman and Agnes Martin as influences.<\/p>\r\n<p>Viewers may recognise elements of the Colour Field genre in Alex’s paintings. 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No detail goes unnoticed, from the gentle curve of a chimpanzee’s fingertips to the majestic mane of a lion. This incredible focus and gift for capturing startling moments is, in Alfie's own words, a result of his autism, which has had a profound effect on the young photographer's life. <\/p>\r\n<p>As explored in his <a title=\"Watch the An Eye for Detail documentary trailer on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qmedKOzqQ0M&feature=emb_imp_woyt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>An Eye For Detail <\/strong><\/em><\/a>documentary, Alfie's artistic vision is shaped by a meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering determination to prove people wrong. Since receiving his first DSLR camera as a Christmas gift in 2015, Alfie has tirelessly honed his craft. Once alienated by his peers, Alfie found an affinity to animals that guided him through his darkest moments. 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In 2021, he was appointed as a Nikon Z Creator, which saw him explore the brand's new mirrorless system. <\/p>\r\n<p>Alfie, who released his <a title=\"Discover Wild World: Nature through an Autistic Eye by Alfie Bowen\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/alfie-bowen\/wild-world-nature-through-an-autistic-eye\"><strong>first book<\/strong><\/a> in September 2021, says: \"After many years of social exclusion as a result of my autism, I have finally found my calling. <em>Call of the Wild<\/em> celebrates the results of a ten-year journey from bullied teenager to renowned artist. I am a dreamer, and I am living my dream.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Alfie Bowen's latest release\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Alfie_Bowen\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Click here to shop Alfie's latest release<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":106,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Alfie Bowen","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>For Alfie, ideas for compositions can come while completing even the most simple of everyday tasks. Quickly sketching out these ideas, he keeps these as references when photographing out in the field, not stopping until the image captured by his camera film is as spectacular as the one in his mind.<\/p>\r\n<p>His photographs are taken at zoos across the UK, following careful research into his chosen species. Alfie explains: “It is important to know the behaviour of your subject and to be aware of the images that already exist – there is no room for the mundane.”<\/p>\r\n<p>It is a meticulous process: Alfie must gain the trust of the animals to capture them in a natural pose. Luckily, patience and persistence come naturally to the photographer, who credits his autism for his astonishing attention to detail. He adds: \"Autism helps me visualise what I want to capture, and gives me the determination and the obsession to create that.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Alfie dreams of one day visiting India and Africa to photograph animals in their natural habitats. He says: “People tend to care more for the things they love; I hope to make people fall in love with our natural world, so we can save it before it’s too late. We share planet Earth with many other species and it is our responsibility to care for them and ensure that they are thriving for future generations to enjoy.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Find out more about Alfie's artistic process in our <a title=\"Read our Alfie Bowen brochure online\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/brochures\/alfie-bowen-call-of-the-wild\">brochure<\/a> and his <a title=\"Watch the An Eye for Detail documentary trailer on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qmedKOzqQ0M&feature=emb_imp_woyt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>An Eye For Detail <\/em><\/a>documentary.<\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":31777,"featured_art_2_media_id":31778,"code":"ABE","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":31772,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":175,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"armandie-haywood","created_at":"2019-09-04 08:54:55","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:17:15","deleted_at":null,"title":"Armandie Haywood","bodytext":"<p>Born and brought up in Derbyshire, England, Armandie Haywood has always been close to the wildlife and nature of the Peak District, which along with her very own wildlife refugees has been the inspiration for much of her work.<\/p>\r\n<p>Her passion for horses started at a very early age and has resulted in a lifelong dedication to the learning and understanding of all things equine.<\/p>\r\n<p>She served many successful years as a portrait painter and photographer and then later as a commercial artist and illustrator. She has been commissioned by some of the worlds famous names.<\/p>","banner_id":25428,"meta_title":"About Armandie Haywood","meta_description":"Find out more about nature artist Armandie Haywood at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Armandie Haywood, Mandie Haywood, Horses, Realism, Wildlife, Nature, Animals, Equine, Painter, Portrait Painter,","opengraph_id":25400,"thumbnail_id":25400,"born":"Derbyshire, England","lives_and_works":"Derbyshire, England","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"To see and experience good horsemanship is breathtaking and completely inspiring and for me is an art form in itself.","quote_image1_id":25383,"quote_image2_id":25429,"quote_image3_id":25430,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Straight out of art college and taking on many early commissions, Armandie felt encouraged to pursue her painting career whilst studying and working in veterinary practice, the two passions eventually combining to raise awareness of animal welfare issues.<\/p>\r\n<p>She continued a natural progression in commercial art and illustration for many private clients and companies worldwide.<\/p>\r\n<p>Later on, her interest in animal behaviour and in particular equine science led her, with the help of her own horses into the study of psychology and rehabilitation.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Armandie Haywood","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>When in the studio, endless notebooks filled with ideas and sketches provide the basis for the preliminary pieces that can come thick and fast in any medium available to hand.<\/p>\r\n<p>Though it is not uncommon for some originals to take years to complete whilst other ideas are being explored, some may never be finished and have served only to work through a feeling or emotion.<\/p>\r\n<p>She is known to 'go to ground' for many years at a time whilst submerging herself into the latest collection.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":25430,"featured_art_2_media_id":25429,"code":"MHA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":25381,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":36,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"billy-connolly","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:18","updated_at":"2023-11-02 11:28:40","deleted_at":null,"title":"Billy Connolly","bodytext":"<p>Billy's highly-collectible <a title=\"Discover the Born On A Rainy Day collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Billy_Connolly\/statuses\/In_Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Born On A Rainy Day<\/em><\/strong><\/a> series of limited edition prints and stainless steel sculptures is as humorous as his own comedy, with elements of his own life unexpectedly appearing throughout. Featured by <em>The Times<\/em> and documentaries including <em>Billy Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure<\/em>, his minimalist drawings have been described as 'poignant', 'funny' and 'enigmatic' by critics. The latest release of his witty works is available <a title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's March 2023 collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/billy-connolly-born-on-a-rainy-day-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","banner_id":64741,"meta_title":"About Billy Connolly","meta_description":"Shop the award-winning comedian's Born On A Rainy Day collection, including hand-signed limited edition prints and a sculpture. Available at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Billy Connolly, Billy Connolly art, buy Billy Connolly art, Billy Connolly drawing, Billy Connolly Castle Fine Art, Born On A Rainy Day, Billy Connolly print, Billy Connolly collection, Billy Connolly It's Been A Pleasure, Billy Connolly set, Billy Connol","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":40305,"born":"Glasgow","lives_and_works":"Florida, USA","education":null,"awards":"CBE (2003), BAFTA Scotland (2012), Freedom of Glasgow (2010), Knight Batchelor (2017)","exhibitions":"Castle Fine Art (2022), Castle Fine Art (2019), People's Palace (2015)","quote":"Drawing has given me a new lease of life. I managed to get pictures together and people like them, which surprises me and amazes and delights me.","quote_image1_id":64737,"quote_image2_id":64736,"quote_image3_id":64735,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_pfWA4sCBK4","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>After working as a welder in Glaswegian shipyards in the 1960s, Billy became a folk singer and comedian. He has also appeared in over 50 films, including <em>The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies<\/em> (2014), <em>Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events<\/em> (2004), <em>The Last Samurai<\/em> (2003), <em>Mrs. Brown <\/em>(1997) and <em>Indecent Proposal<\/em> (1993). <\/p>\r\n<p>It was on a rainy day in 2007 that Billy first put pen to paper. Taking refuge from the grey drizzle of Montreal, Canada, he entered an art shop with a twinkling curiosity and left with an armful of supplies and the urge to create. Back in his hotel room, his felt-tips and sketchbook formed a portal for his imagination, and over the next five years his drawings evolved into his debut fine art collection, <a title=\"Shop Billy Connolly's limited edition art\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Billy_Connolly\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>Born On A Rainy Day<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which launched in 2012. <\/p>\r\n<p>Explaining his flexible approach, Billy says: “It’s lovely, the way people think you do it. People think I paint or draw things on purpose. I don’t, I just draw. And then as it goes on, it becomes obvious what it’s going to be (to me). And then I can think about it along those lines: a horse, a man or a balloon. That’s when I name it – at the end.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Billy's art has been likened to the cave paintings of the Aurignacian period (40,000-25,000 BC), which are characterised by their linear, one-dimensional approach. Charmingly simplistic, his faceless figures possess an extraordinary self-awareness and humanity. Devoid of emotion or expression, their anonymity opens them up to individual interpretation, creating a unique bond with the viewer. In 2020, he released his first sculpture, followed by two more in 2021. <\/p>\r\n<p>An admirer of artists like René Magritte and David Hockney, Billy has made an impact on the art world beyond his own creations. In 2017, the newly knighted Sir Billy Connolly was immortalised in three 50ft murals in his hometown of Glasgow to celebrate his 75th birthday, with his infamous ‘banana boots’ later displayed at the People’s Palace. <\/p>\r\n<p>In December 2020, following his retirement from stand-up comedy, he starred in the ITV documentary <em>Billy Connolly: It's Been a Pleasure<\/em>, in which he detailed what his art means to him. After winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Edinburgh TV Festival, in September 2021, Billy was immortalised in LEGO® bricks for a series of limited edition minifigures. The five ‘Wee Big Yins’ – comprising the Musician Yin, the Funny Yin, the Biker Yin, the Actor Yin and the Artist Yin – represent Billy’s different career stages, with all proceeds going towards Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. Billy described it as a highlight of his career, adding: “To be a Lego man is amazing.”<\/p>\r\n<p>In October 2021, he released his first autobiography, <em>Windswept & Interesting<\/em>. The Waterstones Exclusive Edition features his new 'Teddy Boy' inspired graphic, which depicts a stylish musician with maracas. His Christmas collection was released in November 2021. In March 2022, he released the eighth instalment of <em>Born On A Rainy Day. <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop the Born On A Rainy Day collection \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Billy_Connolly\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>Shop available artworks from Billy Connolly here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":180,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Billy Connolly","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Now living in Florida, Billy creates art in his home studio. In recent years, he has embraced colour, adding: “There’s more colour in the collection than before. I was looking at the drawings and sometimes they were crying out for colour and I didn’t know why. It was a kind of question. So I put it off for ages and then started to dribble a little colour in. And once you’ve put it in, you’re kind of stuck with it – you have to put other colours in. It ended up different from the way it started out – it had a totally different attitude to it.<\/p>\r\n<p>“Colour is weird. A little goes a long way, and if you go too far, it looks like a children’s drawing – not that there’s anything wrong with children’s drawings, they’re delightful – but it takes away the melancholy. I like the melancholy in the drawings. I don’t know sometimes what the melancholy is drawing on, or what it’s about. The colour tends to cheer it up and then make it a big exposure. So I don’t know quite what it’s about, but I’m enjoying doing it.” <\/p>\r\n<p>Billy has also explored sculptures, with five designs now under his belt. Created from Billy's original drawings, they were cast in metal to reflect his past as a welder in the Glaswegian shipyards, and each sculpture features a cast of Billy's signature to signify his approval throughout the design process. The original sculptures were created in clay, with Billy's detailed lines and patterns recreated by a specialist atelier team before being cast in stainless steel. The effects of light and shade, also known as <em>chiaroscuro<\/em>, are highlighted by the ridges and the reflection of light.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For behind-the-scenes videos of Billy and a sneak peek at his home, head over to our YouTube channel <a title=\"Follow us on YouTube for Billy Connolly videos and updates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3bMVdiEsiY8&list=PLrXCYs1aZ9KbCmHmtfqLEfVB33Cx9M7Zd\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TG3N9ygOORk&t=3s","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10646,"featured_art_2_media_id":10650,"code":"BCN","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6957,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":131,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"billy-schenck","created_at":"2018-10-19 13:21:31","updated_at":"2022-05-16 15:10:40","deleted_at":null,"title":"Billy Schenck ","bodytext":"<p>Fusing cinematic culture, modern-day cowgirls and tongue-in-cheek humour, Billy Schenck – also known as the ‘Warhol of the West’ takes viewers on an exhilarating trek through Western mythology.<\/p>","banner_id":11900,"meta_title":"About Billy Schenck ","meta_description":"Discover more about 'Warhol of the West' Billy Schenck at Castle Fine Art","meta_keywords":"Billy Schenck, Billy Schenck art, Billy Schenck Castle Fine Art, Billy Schenck Andy Warhol, Andy Warhol Castle Fine Art, American art, cowboy art, Western pop art, pop art, USA art, art free delivery USA, art free delivery UK, Castle Fine Art free deliver","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":11898,"born":"Ohio","lives_and_works":"Santa Fe, New Mexico ","education":"Columbus College of Art and Design, Kansas City Art Institute ","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Briscoe Western Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, Denver Art Museum","quote":"No other genre in the last 200 years can compete.","quote_image1_id":11901,"quote_image2_id":11902,"quote_image3_id":11903,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>The Ohio-born artist is inspired by both black-and-white stills of Hollywood Westerns and the Pop Art style of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Greek mythology clashes with irony, apocalyptic imagery and sexual tension for a collection that brazenly expands the limits of the genre.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bringing his art to the UK for the first time ever in November 2018, the real-life ranch sorting world champion exposed viewers to a reimagined Western narrative. His work is characterised by its scorching colour palette, surreal juxtapositions and cinematic composition – which creates what <em>Southwest Art<\/em> magazine terms ‘a stance…a pendulum between the romantic and the irreverent’.<\/p>\r\n<p>In a nod to Andy Warhol – with whom Billy shared a retrospective exhibition at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in 2018 – the artist has been titled the founder of the Western Pop Art movement. With the legend of the cowboy continuing to live on in the popular imagination, Billy shows the sun is not yet ready to set on the Western genre.<\/p>\r\n<p>Billy says: “I wanted to do with my paintings what Sergio Leone had done with film. No other genre in the last 200 years can compete. It has a timeless quality, and still has infinite possibilities to explore.” <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Billy Schenck ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>With accomplished use of chiaroscuro, Billy projects photographs from Western movie stills and fills the outlines with flat, hard-edged areas of colour. This, in his own words, produces “a perfect marriage of photorealism and a paint-by-number system”.<\/p>\r\n<p>His fiery horizons and landscapes are formed from distinct geographical locations and his childhood memories of summers spent in the high deserts of Wyoming. This curious mixture of real and imaginary, past and present is what defines the Kansas City Art Institute graduate. Through his exploration of mythical Western archetypes – including the lonesome cowboy and stoic Native American – Billy both celebrates and pokes fun at the subject.<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":12455,"featured_art_2_media_id":12456,"code":"BSC","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":11899,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":256,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"bisaillon-brothers","created_at":"2019-10-14 12:40:58","updated_at":"2023-09-06 08:55:53","deleted_at":null,"title":"Bisaillon Brothers","bodytext":"<p>Art certainly runs in the family for Jeffrey and Michael Bisaillon. The American brothers have created art for over 20 years and now combine their talents to produce “uber-contemporary” mixed media works inspired by Pop Art.<\/p>","banner_id":23910,"meta_title":"Bisaillon Brothers","meta_description":"Find out more about the American brothers, whose original mixed media pieces are influenced by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Available at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Bisaillon Brothers, Jeffrey Bisaillon, Michael Bisaillon, Pop Art, Bowie, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Warhol, New York, Armerica, celebrity, original art","opengraph_id":23916,"thumbnail_id":23917,"born":null,"lives_and_works":"New York","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Artexpo New York (2019), Art Basel (2019), Spectrum Miami (2018)","quote":"We are the perfect solution of past culture and the culture of today.","quote_image1_id":86749,"quote_image2_id":23912,"quote_image3_id":23913,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Born in upstate New York, the pair grew up in a highly creative home. Their grandfather was a landscape and wildlife painter, with his brother an illustrator for Disney. Whilst at Catholic school, the brothers were encouraged by nuns to work on art projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>After moving into an empty house with bare walls, Jeffrey and Michael decided to create their own art to hang, sparking a collaboration that has made waves since 2012. Their work has taken them around the world, including a sell-out show in Miami and exhibitions in the Netherlands and Great Britain.<\/p>\r\n<p>Influenced by artists like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, the duo evoke an exciting commentary on the pop culture of today and the mid-20th century. New technology, iconicism, globalisation and social media are given a modern interpretation through digital art, vibrant colours and bold brushwork.<\/p>\r\n<p>The pair told ArtExpo New York: “With the invention of the digital process, art is once again undergoing a massive evolution that is taking creativity to an even higher level. We believe artists should use all of the amazing tools available today and combine them with the processes from the past.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"The Bisaillon Brothers' latest artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Bisaillon_Brothers\/statuses\/In_Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop the Bisaillon Brothers' latest artworks here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of the Bisaillon Brothers","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>The brothers have a unique, hands-on approach to creating their art. All of the pieces are mixed media and incorporate a range of mediums, including canvas, wood, paint, pen, resin, spray paint, digital imagery and even building materials.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jeffrey is an abstract painter and applies and removes paint in methodical layers before paint is flung through the air to drip down the panel and canvas. Michael is an electrical technician and uses binary and trinary code to create the number systems and codes on each piece.<\/p>\r\n<p>The pair say: “The digital age is upon us, and our art will reflect this. History is still being made.”<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":23914,"featured_art_2_media_id":23915,"code":"BBH","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":23909,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":6,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"bob-barker","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:15:38","updated_at":"2023-09-06 17:28:36","deleted_at":null,"title":"Bob Barker","bodytext":"<p>Inspired by the Yorkshire mill towns that shaped his youth, Bob is known for his ‘Northern Impressionism’ style. Depicting touching childhood, family and romantic scenes, his nostalgic artworks feature a neutral palette of greys and browns with splashes of vibrant colour and a unique inner glow created by the manipulation of light and shadow. Bob's latest instalment of his best-selling <strong><a title=\"From Yesterday to Here | Bob Barker\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/you-can-be-part-of-bob-barkers-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>From Yesterday to Here<\/em><\/a> <\/strong>collection is available now! <\/p>","banner_id":78706,"meta_title":"Bob Barker","meta_description":"Bob Barker's atmospheric industrial scenes are inspired by the northern mill towns of his youth and include themes of friendship and love. Shop his collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Bob Barker, Bob Barker artist, Bob Barker limited edition, oil painting, contemporary art, nostalgic art, industrial art, Josef Herman, L.S. Lowry, Harold Riley, Renaissance, Rembrandt, Albrecht D\u00fcrer, ,J.M.W. Turner, factory, charity, Leeds City Museum","opengraph_id":43469,"thumbnail_id":6201,"born":"Pudsey, West Yorkshire (1954)","lives_and_works":"Bradford","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Leeds City Museum (2017)","quote":"Artists focus on the magical light of St Ives and the romanticism of Paris. I want to show that the light of northern England is as enrapturing and beautiful as any other place in the world.","quote_image1_id":78705,"quote_image2_id":78703,"quote_image3_id":78704,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/h6wu1okxi2E?si=7OYgPHr08bBlzdbM","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Bob’s loyal collectors are touched by the genuine feeling of nostalgia that each of his artworks evokes. His childhood memories – including riding scooters with his friends and walking home from school to the mill where his mother worked as a weaver – influence his industrial scenes, which feature themes of work, love and friendship. <\/p>\r\n<p>Elements of his work can be likened to those of some of Britain’s most important artists. His factories and smoking chimneys echo L.S. Lowry’s industrial landscapes, while his street scenes and figurative tableaus may resonate with fans of Harold Riley. Similarly to the Polish-British painter Josef Herman, Bob focuses on the working-class, celebrating the bonds that can be created through shared experiences.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bob's family are central to his work, with his grandchildren inspiring some of his characters. Another inspiration is the light he believes is unique to the north of England. Where others see soot-blackened brick and polluted skies, Bob sees light and colour; capturing a warm glow in the moonlight, windows and streetlamps. He explains: “When I paint, it’s almost as if this northern light pours from my brush onto the canvas. It transforms everything it touches, from the cobbled streets to the terraced houses, mills and back alleyways.”<\/p>\r\n<p>To create his atmospheric scenes, Bob uses traditional techniques, including <em>sfumato<\/em>. Often seen in Renaissance paintings, this involves softening the transition between colours so they appear to evaporate like smoke. Artistic influences also include the Victorian landscape painter John Atkinson Grimshaw, the Dutch Golden Age painter Rembrandt, the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, and the English Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner.<\/p>\r\n<p>In recent years, Bob has experimented with different styles and mediums, including personalisable prints, sculptures and circular compositions. He has also begun to incorporate more colour through details such as raincoats, balloons and his signature motif of two red hearts. Exhibited at institutions like Leeds City Museum, his heartwarming artworks have raised money for charities such as the Jo Cox Foundation and One In A Million, establishing him as one of Britain’s best-loved artists.<\/p>\r\n<p>An art collection and first-ever hardback book, collectively titled <a title=\"From Yesterday to Here | Bob Barker\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/from%20yesterday%20to%20here\/artists\/Bob_Barker\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>From Yesterday to Here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, celebrated 15 years with our publisher, Washington Green. Bob says: \"The safe, warm feeling of revisiting childhood memories through adult eyes is what keeps me in front of the canvas. This is not just something I love, or want to do: I have to paint.\" <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop the latest art from Bob Barker\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Bob_Barker\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Bob's latest limited edition prints here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":284,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Bob Barker","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Bob has always lived in Yorkshire, and continues to draw inspiration from his surroundings. He explains: \"Where I live, it is impossible to walk a dozen yards from home without seeing old weavers’ cottages, cotton and woollen mills, Yorkshire stone flags or cobbled streets that have been there for decades, watching the landscape change around them. Every day I get to see and paint this history, and people get to share it with me through my paintings. How wonderful is that?\"<\/p>\r\n<p>The idea for Bob's signature heart motif developed after he began doodling umbrellas and noticed a heart shape taking form. Following this, he asked his son and daughter-in-law to pose for him. While the concept started as an experiment, it now represents a feeling of togetherness, with Bob adding: \"Life takes us to unexpected places, but it is love that brings you home.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>The glaze of his original oil paintings is inspired by the Old Masters of the Renaissance period. Techniques include <em>grisaille<\/em>: a method used by artists such as the Early Netherlandish painter Jan van Eyck, whereby neutral tones or shades of grey create the illusion of sculpture. He has also mastered <em>sfumato<\/em>, which softens the transition between colours so that they appear to evaporate like smoke. By using <em>repoussoir<\/em>, he paints objects in the near foreground to lead the viewer's eye into the painting and enhance the depth, light and perspective of the piece. <\/p>\r\n<p>Describing his painting process, Bob says: \"Before I squeeze the first drop of oil onto my palette, I sit and gaze at the blank canvas, sometimes for quite a while. With music always playing in the background, I visualise the composition, change the colour of the sky, nudge buildings into new locations, make it rain and many more combinations until I am happy. I then make a few very quick lines on the canvas, just to set the scene, because by now I am impatient to get some paint on the canvas.<\/p>\r\n<p>\"When the initial painting is dry, I usually rework it by applying glazes (thin washes of oil paint that allow the colour of the underpainting to show through), either to the whole canvas or to individual areas, thus creating intense contrasts for luminosity and depth.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about our artists' studios, don't miss our regular <em>Studio Sessions<\/em> feature in <em>Fine Art Collector<\/em> magazine. Catch up on previous issues <\/strong><a title=\"Catch up on previous issues of Fine Art Collector magazine\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/magazines\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eZtMVaNA4xw","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10652,"featured_art_2_media_id":10655,"code":"BBA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6670,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":1,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"bob-dylan","created_at":"2018-06-14 08:35:28","updated_at":"2023-10-12 10:15:46","deleted_at":null,"title":"Bob Dylan","bodytext":"<p>As one of the most influential artists of all time, Bob Dylan has sold more than 125 million records. He is now just as revered for his fine art, which offers a unique insight into the Nobel Prize laureate’s world. Collections include <em><strong>Retrospectrum<\/strong><\/em>, <a title=\"Shop The Beaten Path by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/the%20beaten%20path\"><strong><em>The Beaten Path<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a title=\"Shop The Drawn Blank Series by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/the%20drawn%20blank%20series\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><em>The Drawn Blank Series,<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Mondo Scripto by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/mondo%20scripto\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><em>Mondo Scripto<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><em>, <a title=\"The Asia Series | Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/bob-dylan-the-asia-series-2021\"><strong>The Asia Series<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/bob-dylan-deep-focus-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deep Focus.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>","banner_id":6560,"meta_title":"About Bob Dylan","meta_description":"Find out more about Bob Dylan and his acclaimed collection of art. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"Bob Dylan; train tracks, drawn blank, beaten path, brazil series; endless highway; brooklyn heights; bicycle; Nobel Prize, mondo scripto","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":6193,"born":"Minnesota, USA","lives_and_works":"California, USA","education":"University of Minnesota","awards":"Nobel Prize in Literature (2016), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2012)","exhibitions":"Retrospectrum, Jupiter Museum of Art, Shenzhen (December 2020), Retrospectrum, Today Art Museum, Beijing (April 2020), Retrospectrum, Modern Art Museum, Shanghai (November 2019), Mondo Scripto, Halcyon Gallery, London (October 2018)","quote":"His brushstrokes are like his voice: straightforward, rough, occasionally fragile. He's not after artistic perfection but something larger, a moment, a feeling. The effect is enthralling.","quote_image1_id":87106,"quote_image2_id":87097,"quote_image3_id":50700,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J-GotohfBlk","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Dylan dates the origins of his work as a visual artist to the early 1960s. A few drawings reached the public gaze with album covers like <em>Music from Big Pink<\/em> (1968) and <em>Self Portrait<\/em> (1970). In 1974, Dylan spent two seminal months studying art with Ashcan School tutor Norman Raeben, who philosophised the importance of 'perceptual honesty' - painting life as it as seen, not imagined. Dylan says of this time: \"He put my mind and my hand and my eye together, in a way that allowed me to do consciously what I unconsciously felt.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>The artist’s journeys between cities and towns are personified by his Expressionist lines, which capture the instant moment of a place, person and time. Repeated motifs encourage the viewer to explore the depths of colour and the evolution of his work. His art has been likened to that of Pablo Picasso, with critics applauding the relatability of his collections. He paints mostly from life, stating: \"I’m pretty much interested in people, histories, myth, and portraits; people of all stripes.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>In November 2021, the <em>Bob Dylan: Retrospectrum<\/em> exhibition opened at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum in Miami, where it ran until April 2022. Following a successful tour in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, the display spanned six decades and was the largest exhibition of Dylan's work to ever be displayed in the United States. Featuring over 180 paintings, drawings and ironworks from throughout his artistic career, it also included Dylan's brand-new <em>Deep Focus<\/em> series, which transforms scenes from films into cinematic paintings. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":10958,"inspiration_image2_id":46369,"inspiration_image3_id":6388,"inspiration_image4_id":6389,"inspiration_image5_id":10959,"inspiration2_bodytext":"<p>Dylan’s contributions to worldwide culture have been recognised and honoured with many awards. These include an Academy Award for his song 'Things Have Changed', which featured in the 2000 film <em>Wonder Boys<\/em>, along with 12 Grammy Awards and a Special Citation Pulitzer Prize for his 'profound impact on popular music and American culture'. Further accolades include a Kennedy Center Honor presented by former president Bill Clinton, the Presidential Medal of Freedom presented by former president Barack Obama, and the Nobel Prize in Literature. <\/p>\r\n<p>During the last six decades he has released more than 50 albums and written in excess of 500 songs, some of the most famous being ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’, ‘The Times They Are A-Changin<a title=\"The Times They Are A-Changin' by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/mondo-the-times-they-are-a-changin\"><strong>’<\/strong><\/a>’ and ‘Like A Rolling Stone’, which were visually reimagined for the first time in his <em>Mondo Scripto<\/em> collection. His songs have been covered more than 6,000 times by artists as diverse as Duke Ellington, Jimi Hendrix, Guns N’ Roses, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Marley, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Adele and U2. <\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop the Bob Dylan portfolio \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Bob_Dylan\/statuses\/In_Stock\/min-width\/18\"><strong>Shop the full Bob Dylan portfolio here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","featured_collection_id":294,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Bob Dylan","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here is a selection of Bob Dylan's latest projects. For more updates, subscribe to our <a title=\"https:\/\/r1.dotdigital-pages.com\/p\/4C8O-ESO\/bob-dylan-mailing-list\" href=\"https:\/\/r1.dotdigital-pages.com\/p\/4C8O-ESO\/bob-dylan-mailing-list\"><strong>Bob Dylan mailing list<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong>: <a title=\"Mondo Scripto by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/world-first-from-bob-dylan-mondo-scripto\"><strong><em>Mondo Scripto<\/em><\/strong><\/a> opened at Halcyon Gallery in London. The exhibition presented a selection of Bob Dylan’s most iconic songs, handwritten in pen on paper and accompanied with a corresponding drawing in graphite, also on paper. As Tom Piazza, a celebrated novelist and writer on American music, writes in the introduction to the exhibition catalogue, 'Dylan’s restlessly creative mind is never wholly satisfied, and those familiar with these songs will find surprise at many a new turn of phrase. The unexpected couplings of these works and images offer a surprisingly intimate door into each song, adding dimension, delight and insight into the artist’s relation to his own work.'<\/p>\r\n<p><strong> 2019<\/strong>: A landmark retrospective exhibition, <strong><em>Retrospectrum<\/em><\/strong>, featuring Dylan’s artistic output to date opened at MAM Shanghai, before beginning a tour that will cover Asia, Europe and the USA. The exhibition, which later opened at Today’s Art Museum in Beijing and the Jupiter Museum of Art in Shenzhen, re-examined <a title=\"The Drawn Blank Series\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/the%20drawn%20blank%20series\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>The Drawn Blank Series<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, <em>The New Orleans Series<\/em>, <em>Mood Swings<\/em>, <a title=\"The Beaten Path by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/the%20beaten%20path\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>The Beaten Path<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and works from <a title=\"Mondo Scripto by Bob Dylan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/mondo%20scripto\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>Mondo Scripto<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2020<\/strong>: In June, Dylan released his 39th studio album, <em>Rough and Rowdy Ways<\/em>. An international sensation, the album hit the Top Ten in 15 countries, including #1 chart entries in the Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The <em>Guardian<\/em> called the album a 'testament to his eternal greatness', while the <em>LA Times<\/em> dubbed it a 'savage pulp noir masterpiece'. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong>: <em>Bob Dylan: Retrospectrum<\/em> opened at the <strong>Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum<\/strong> in Miami, showcasing the most comprehensive exhibition of Bob Dylan's artwork ever seen in America. Running until April 2022, the much-anticipated exhibition illustrated the development and diversity of Dylan's visual art through immersive and interactive displays. Featuring over 180 paintings, drawings and ironworks from throughout his artistic career, it also included Dylan's brand-new <em>Deep Focus<\/em> series, which transforms scenes from films into cinematic paintings. <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":40,"featured_art_2_media_id":32,"code":"BDY","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6542,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":58,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"dan-lane","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:41","updated_at":"2023-12-01 10:44:30","deleted_at":null,"title":"Dan Lane","bodytext":"<p>In his dark, intricate sculptures, Dan twists natural forms through mechanical intervention, presenting an industrial version of life. With subjects ranging from botanical scenes to skulls, butterflies, graffiti lettering and figurative works, his diverse portfolio of 3D and 2D art is a favourite amongst our collectors.<\/p>\r\n<p>Following the artist “<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/more-stunning-modern-classics-from-dan-lanes-chaos-order-collection\">Chaos & Order<\/a><\/strong><\/span>” show, Dan Lane returns with a brand-new collection featuring one sculpture and three new limited-edition artworks. The highly popular works have a contemporary, urban edge, but as an artist, Dan is hugely influenced by the Renaissance and it’s the fusion of the two different styles that make the pieces so special.<\/p>","banner_id":6524,"meta_title":"About Dan Lane","meta_description":"In his dark, intricate sculptures, Dan Lane twists natural forms through mechanical intervention, presenting an industrial version of life. Shop now at Castle Fine Art","meta_keywords":"Dan Lane, Dan Lane art, Mechanica, gothic art, sculpture, bronze sculpture, modern art, dark art, Beautiful Bizarre, metal sculpture, nature art, Dan Lane Castle Fine Art","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":44229,"born":"Kent (1980)","lives_and_works":"Kent","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"The Old Truman Brewery (2019), Village Underground (2017)","quote":"Our lives are so busy nowadays, and distractions can leave us blinkered to the world around us. We need to open our senses.","quote_image1_id":44260,"quote_image2_id":90083,"quote_image3_id":73976,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VBKM8E6MmfU","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>A former engineer, Dan hit the headlines in 2014, when he was featured in a range of national newspapers, magazines and TV programmes, including <em>BBC News at Six<\/em>. He is inspired by the sculptures found in churches and cathedrals around the world, particularly the over-the-top Baroque styling of the Italian sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Nature also influences his art, with many pieces featuring flowers, insects and birds.<\/p>\r\n<p>For his original 3D sculptures, Dan experiments with colours, finishes and textures. These include crushed glass, gold and silver leaf, marble, bronze and glass diamonds. His experience as an engineer allows him to construct concepts as physical creations. Constant research, development and experimentation with methods and materials, coupled with his ability to blend thematic elements, results in work that is simultaneously stylistically distinct and ever-evolving.<\/p>\r\n<p>A common motif in his work is the hummingbird. Dan explains: \"I use these a lot in my work and see them as one of the most delicate and beautiful things in nature. Nature has never taken from us, yet we have exploited nature's generosity. For me, this hummingbird symbolises how fragile the natural world is; yet with some hard work, we can fix things.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Featuring the Ace of Hearts, Ace of Spades, Ace of Clubs and Ace of Diamonds, the limited edition glass giclée prints and original 3D wall sculptures from Dan's <a title=\"Shop Ace High by Dan Lane\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/dan-lane-ace-high-coalesce\"><strong><em>Ace High<\/em><\/strong><\/a> collection explore his interest in playing card tricks and their historic symbolism. Themes of war, love, wealth and power are intertwined with elements of nature for a modern style statement. <\/p>\r\n<p>Dan says: “My work acts as an invite into my intricate imagination; my dark yet beautiful world of nature against an industrial backdrop. I love the idea of having something beautiful like a butterfly or hummingbird try to find its place and break out of the mechanical worlds I create.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop the Dan Lane collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Dan_Lane\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Dan's latest artworks here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":292,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Dan Lane","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Inspired by the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Michelangelo and Antonio Canova, Dan's <strong><a title=\"Discover Modern Relics by Dan Lane\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/modern%20relics\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><em>Modern Relics<\/em><\/a><\/strong> series reimagines a classic style in a thoroughly modern setting. With authenticity in mind, he intertwines the exploration of how we treat our bodies with a desire to create works which look like they could be hundreds of years old. <\/p>\r\n<p>Dan says: \"I have developed a technique of casting marble that gives it the right feel while also retaining the natural cracks and imperfections that are impossible to reproduce by painting. This alludes to my concept of these sculptures as a modern relic, as it gives the pieces a sense of age. <\/p>\r\n<p>\"The copper finish is one I’ve also developed over time. It’s a technique which mixes real, hand-applied copper leaf with paint-aging methods. The aging method can be taken to the extreme by using chemicals to produce a natural Verdigris (a bluish-green patina). I love the warm tones of the copper, and it really helps the engraved or sculpted tattoos stand out from the sculpture.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>For authentic inspiration, Dan also visits classical sculptures and buildings around the world. For his graffiti-inspired <a title=\"Discover In The Empty Spaces by Dan Lane\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/in%20the%20empty%20spaces\/artists\/Dan_Lane\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><em><strong>In The Empty Spaces<\/strong><\/em><\/a> collection, he visited the famous Graffiti Tunnel of Leake Street underneath London’s Waterloo station. Dan says: “The build-up of layers struck me. Some graffiti artists will do a whole mural, but then you also notice everyone’s put their little tag on there or something, and you get that accumulation of slightly different styles. The end result is walls that look cool because they’re so random.\"<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9t35E-CQnQA","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10765,"featured_art_2_media_id":10766,"code":"DLN","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":44323,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":220,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"disney-vintage","created_at":"2019-09-09 08:18:30","updated_at":"2022-12-05 16:00:54","deleted_at":null,"title":"Disney Vintage ","bodytext":"<p>Curated by one of the longest-operating and most reputable vintage animation art dealers in the world, our <em>Disney Vintage<\/em> collection boasts original works from the films that made history.<\/p>","banner_id":16668,"meta_title":"Shop Disney Vintage at Castle Fine Art ","meta_description":"From original drawings to animation cels, hand-painted original backgrounds, model sheets and storyboards, our exclusive collection features the very best of Disney art.","meta_keywords":"Disney, Disney Vintage, original Disney, Disney Fine Art, cel, animation, drawing, sketch, Disney art, film, movie, Hollywood, rare, original art, model sheets, Courvoisier, storyboard, Snow White, Dumbo, The Jungle Book, Monsters Inc, Cars, Mickey Mouse,","opengraph_id":16677,"thumbnail_id":16674,"born":"Chicago, USA (1901)","lives_and_works":null,"education":"Chicago Academy of Fine Arts ","awards":"22 Academy Awards, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Congressional Gold Medal ","exhibitions":null,"quote":"Animation offers a medium of storytelling and visual entertainment which can bring pleasure and information to people of all ages everywhere in the world.","quote_image1_id":16669,"quote_image2_id":16670,"quote_image3_id":44749,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9YT5Pa-5KhM","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Since <em>Steamboat Willie<\/em> premiered at New York’s Colony Theatre in 1928, the imagination of Disney has enthralled audiences across the globe. Breaking new ground for Hollywood – including the first animated film with a synchronised soundtrack – Walt Disney created a whole new world of magic.<\/p>\r\n<p>From original drawings to animation cels, hand-painted original backgrounds, model sheets and storyboards, our exclusive collection features the very best of Disney art. In a digital age, it is a rare insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of classic films like <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs<\/em> (1937), which was the world’s first full-length cel animated feature film and won an honorary Academy Award. Further titles include <em>Cinderella<\/em> (1950) and <em>The Jungle Book<\/em> (1967), which also included the genius of Walt Disney’s personal involvement. Additionally, the collection includes hand-drawn imagery from more contemporary productions like <em>The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/em> (1993), <em>Monsters, Inc.<\/em> (2002) and <em>Cars <\/em>(2006).<\/p>\r\n<p>Created by the artists who brought characters including Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan and Pinocchio to life, many feature hand-written production notes, timing charts, production numbers and visible drawing alterations. Other highlights include gold seal Art Corner setups originally sold at Disneyland, as well as original works from Courvoisier Gallery (1938-46), which was Disney’s first fine art endeavour.<\/p>\r\n<p>Making the pieces rarer still is the exceptional quality of the selection. Only the most desirable illustrations are chosen; all of the characters have wonderful expressions and are often presented in iconic and immediately recognisable scenes with other characters. The collection is curated by world-renowned art dealer Ari Goldman, who has sold art to the Disney Animation Research Library and advised Christie’s and Sotheby’s. He adds: “These original works are part of the very DNA responsible for the magic of Disney’s global appeal. To me, it is amongst the most inexpensive and under-priced fine art available.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information on the different types of art, head over to our <a title=\"From the Studio | Disney Vintage \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/disney-vintage#from-the-studio\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">From the Studio<\/span><\/a> page. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Disney","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>It may seem hard to believe now, but when Disney first began making feature-length films in 1937, each movement had to be captured by an individual animation drawing and corresponding cel. When you consider that each frame represents 1\/24th of a second on screen, this was no mean feat.<\/p>\r\n<p>While recent live-action films like <em>The Lion King<\/em> are produced digitally, when Disney created its iconic movies, hundreds of animators worked together in one building to create the illusion of life through hand-painted cels. Here, we take you through some of their tools.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Animation cel <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Short for ‘celluloid’, a cel is a transparent sheet which is painted or drawn onto. Laid over a static background, cels feature a black outline on the front and colours on the back to ensure colour separation and definition. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have rendered cels archaic, with Disney abandoning the method in 1990.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Model sheet<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Used to ensure continuity between the many artists who collaborated on an individual film, model sheets – also known as character boards – standardise the appearance and poses of characters. As ‘blueprints’, they depict the character’s head and body at different angles, basic facial expressions and detailed guidelines for their hands and feet.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Storyboard<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A storyboard is a series of sketches which helps filmmakers to visualise a plot sequence by mapping out the story. Identifying inconsistencies or chances for further development, the method is a useful tool for previewing a film before the cameras start rolling. The concept is credited to the animator Webb Smith, who developed the idea at the Walt Disney Studio in the early 1930s. Storyboarding is still used in production today for both animated and live-action feature films.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Animation drawing <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Animation drawings are accomplished in pencil on paper and are the first step in the final creation of characters. Each drawing will be traced onto the animation cel to form the black outline before it is filled with colour and photographed. Photographs of the cels are then run through the movie cameras, creating the illusion of life.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Courvoisier setup<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Courvoisier setups were created between 1938 and 1946 in San Francisco and featured production backgrounds to complement the original animation cels. These included detailed watercolour backgrounds created by the Disney background department and the use of new airbrushing techniques. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=stDEYZ3wG30","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":"I hope we never lose sight of one thing \u2013 that it was all started by a mouse.","studio_quote_author":"Walt Disney","studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":16675,"featured_art_2_media_id":16676,"code":"VIN","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":16667,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":257,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"domingo-zapata","created_at":"2020-01-20 10:16:42","updated_at":"2023-09-05 15:28:07","deleted_at":null,"title":"Domingo Zapata","bodytext":"<p>Described by <em>The New York Post<\/em> as ‘the next Andy Warhol’, Spanish-American artist Domingo Zapata paints Neo-Expressionist works which explore themes of opulence, sexuality and vitality. His <a title=\"Discover La Gioconda by Domingo Zapata\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/available-now-domingo-zapata\"><strong><em>La Gioconda<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>collection reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' in a street art style, while his new <em>Pandamonium<\/em> release fuses Chinese traditions with urban elements and his own Mediterranean heritage. <\/p>","banner_id":24285,"meta_title":"About Domingo Zapata","meta_description":"Described by The New York Post as \u2018the next Andy Warhol\u2019, Spanish-American artist Domingo Zapata paints Neo-Expressionist works inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Shop now at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Domingo Zapata, New York, London Fashion Week, Spanish art, Neo Expressionism, Pop Art, Andy Warhol, Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Basquiat, Mona Lisa, La Gioconda, Louvre, Picasso, Dali, Goya, Velazquez, figurative, graffiti, mixed media, limited edition","opengraph_id":24291,"thumbnail_id":24283,"born":"Palma de Mallorca, Spain (1974)","lives_and_works":"New York","education":null,"awards":"\u2018Most Influential Artist of the Year\u2019, Latino Heritage Celebration (2019)","exhibitions":"Grand Hyatt Tokyo (2021), New York Fashion Week (2020), Art Basel Miami (2019)","quote":"The world needs paint. It needs art. It needs sensations that will make us feel alive and fill our souls with happiness.","quote_image1_id":46042,"quote_image2_id":46043,"quote_image3_id":28129,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j9Ba2NkSBvk&list=PLrXCYs1aZ9KbfPw4iHG-vTP0q9uQf4E9_&index=3&ab_channel=CastleGalleries","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Domingo grew up in Palma de Mallorca in Spain, where his mother was a painter and his father painted cars. Surrounded by “paint and fumes”, he explored his heritage and learnt about artists like Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. His art studies in London and subsequent political science degree took him to Wall Street, New York, in 1999, before he embarked on a career in the music industry and wrote lyrics for Michael Jackson. He was hugely influenced by pop culture and the aesthetics of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. <\/p>\r\n<p>Created in oil and acrylic, Domingo’s works incorporate mixed media, collage and graffiti. His poetic imagination is visualised through layers of text and visual cues including symbols and iconic brands and figures. He says his work is a “conversation of colours”, with its distinctive style identified by the raw strokes of paint. Each piece is designed to have a positive influence on the viewer.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bold colours, dripping lines and swooping hearts echo Domingo’s belief in the concept of <em>el duende<\/em>: a heightened physical and emotional response to an artistic performance. Like the flamenco dance, his art expresses movement and passion, but the tranquility of the central panda creates a sense of calm, a yin to the yang of the surrounding chaos. Graffiti motifs such as hearts, skulls and crowns reflect his urban inspirations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Domingo’s art is collected by celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, and features in the collections of the Missoni family and the investment bank Goldman Sachs. His projects are as varied as his paintings: alongside joining forces with the Pope and the French street artist Mr. Brainwash, he has exhibited at New York Fashion Week and the Venice Biennale. Public installations include a five-foot stainless steel shark sculpture in the lobby of the United Nations headquarters to raise awareness of ocean pollution, and a record-breaking mural in Times Square. <\/p>\r\n<p>Domingo says: “No matter the subject, you’ll always be able to recognise my style. The strokes, mix of different colours and messages are unique, and that is my signature. My paintings carry a message of positivity and happiness. I just want to make the world a more beautiful place.” <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Find out more about Pandamonium by Domingo Zapata\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\">To find out more about Domingo's new <em>Pandamonium<\/em> collection, contact us<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":125,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Domingo Zapata","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Domingo has studios in New York City, Miami and Hollywood, but paints all over the world, believing each region gives his art a different energy. He usually works at night, spending up to 14 hours at a time creating his Neo-Expressionist paintings. Often, he sketches his ideas in a notebook and then reworks on a larger canvas. He says: \"I don't recall a single day in my life without painting.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>His art is also not limited to paper or canvas. In August 2019, Domingo embarked on his most ambitious project to date: a retrospective of his work across a 15-story vinyl canvas at One Times Square. The 30,000 sq ft mural took pride of place in one of New York City’s busiest spots, where an estimated 350,000 people walk by each day. For six days, Domingo painted from suspended state-of-the-art scaffolding, capturing themes and highlights from his 20-year career, including his mantra, ‘life is a dream’.<\/p>\r\n<p>In January 2020, Domingo once again collaborated with Pope Francis to celebrate the head of the Catholic Church’s 50th year since ordination. The sovereign of the Vatican City State added his signature cross and a bird to Domingo’s red heart. The canvas will be auctioned in New York City to benefit the Pope's arts education charity, the Pontifical Scholas Occurrentes Foundation, through which the pair have raised over $1.5 million.<\/p>\r\n<p>Outside of his paintings, Domingo designs clothes (including for New York Fashion Week), has written a novel and took part in a 'live art performance' in front of 40,000 people at the Concert for Peace in Madrid. Recent projects include his 2021 collaboration with Grand Hyatt Tokyo, which has transformed a section of its lobby into an art space to bring vibrancy back into the local community. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-v_k8gwro6k","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":24289,"featured_art_2_media_id":24290,"code":"DZA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":24284,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":272,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"dr-seuss","created_at":"2023-11-01 16:13:34","updated_at":"2023-11-30 15:00:56","deleted_at":null,"title":"Dr. Seuss","bodytext":"<p>From early advertising and editorial cartoons to seventy years of paintings, drawings, and sculpture, Dr. Seuss’s horned, whiskered, and winged creatures played while contemplating the issues of the world within deco-inspired landscapes of pure nonsense. The iconographic images became the basis of Ted’s most well-known books for children and highlighted the vital importance of unimpeded childhood fun. Dr. Seuss has surpassed nearly all 20th century artists in this regard, having now sold over 650 million books worldwide.<\/p>","banner_id":97037,"meta_title":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":97035,"born":"Massachusetts, United States","lives_and_works":"Massachusetts, United States","education":"Dartmouth College; Lincoln College, Oxford.","awards":"Pulitzer Prize (1984 )","exhibitions":null,"quote":"Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it\u2019s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope","quote_image1_id":98578,"quote_image2_id":98579,"quote_image3_id":98580,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little-known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective and fresh concepts ignited his career, and his work evolved quickly to deft illustrations, modelled sculpture, and sophisticated oil paintings of elaborate imagination.<\/p>\r\n<p>His artistic vision emerged as the golden thread that linked every facet of his varied career, and his artwork became the platform from which he delivered numerous children’s books, hundreds of advertisements, and countless editorials filled with wonderfully inventive animals, characters, and humour.<\/p>\r\n<p>Many of today’s top visual artists, poets, filmmakers, and authors cite Ted as one of their greatest influences. Indeed, what Walt Disney was to entertainment, Theodor Seuss Geisel was to art and literature. Geisel single-handedly forged a new genre of art that falls somewhere between the surrealist movement of the early 20th century and the inspired nonsense of a child’s classroom doodles.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Art of Dr. Seuss project offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of this celebrated American icon and chronicles almost seven decades of work that, in every respect is uniquely, stylistically, and endearingly Seussian. In the spring of 1984 Ted won a Pulitzer Prize <em>“for his contribution over nearly half a century to the education and enjoyment of America’s children and their parents.”<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><em>Dr. Seuss images and text are trademarks of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. Used by permission.<\/em><br \/><em>Dr. Seuss Properties TM & © 2023 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 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Her <strong><a title=\"ÉKSTASIS | Emma-Leone Palmer\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/ekstasis\/artists\/Emma-Leone_Palmer\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><em>ÉKSTASIS<\/em><\/a><\/strong> release of figurative works was created during the COVID-19 lockdown and captures the freedom and energy of music. <\/p>","banner_id":50699,"meta_title":"About Emma-Leone Palmer","meta_description":"Shop original and limited edition neon figurative works by the former Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year contestant at Castle Fine Art. Free UK delivery available.","meta_keywords":"Emma-Leone Palmer, Emma Leone, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, Afterglow, new, original art, female, naked, woman, contemporary, oil painting, painting, neon, mental health, supernatural, face, body, celebrity, portrait, figurative, modern","opengraph_id":22107,"thumbnail_id":22099,"born":"Guildford (1981)","lives_and_works":"Surrey","education":"University of the Creative Arts","awards":"London Contemporary Art Prize (2017)","exhibitions":"\u00c9KSTASIS (2022), LUX (2021), Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year (2017), The Wallace Collection (2017)","quote":"I am alive, and I want to paint paintings that make me feel alive. I\u2019m going to be colourful, bold and totally me.","quote_image1_id":50935,"quote_image2_id":50958,"quote_image3_id":50959,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eLxk3XbsU2Q","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>After graduating with a fine art degree in 2005, Emma moved to Umbria in Italy, where her love of figurative painting blossomed at a studio once used by the High Renaissance painter Raphael. She went on to hold a solo exhibition of 38 portraits at the Watts Gallery and appear as a contestant on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, where she painted the film star Richard E. Grant. Her work is also owned by the British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies.<\/p>\r\n<p>Spiralling across each of the large-scale paintings from her <a title=\"Afterglow | Emma-Leone Palmer\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/afterglow\/artists\/Emma-Leone_Palmer\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>Afterglow <\/em><\/strong><\/a>collection is a seemingly chaotic entanglement of neon wires. Allegorising not only the complexity of our thoughts but the digital information we receive and process on a daily basis, these bursts of light illuminate the female subjects whilst deepening the darkness they inhabit. The scale is deliberately larger than life to impose and make us confront the feelings of the women.<\/p>\r\n<p>Exuding vibrancy and sensuality, her latest release, <em><a title=\"ÉKSTASIS | Emma-Leone Palmer\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/ekstasis\/artists\/Emma-Leone_Palmer\"><strong>ÉKSTASIS<\/strong><\/a>,<\/em> is a celebration of losing ourselves in the moment and embracing the magic of being alive. Through her fearless paintings, Emma-Leone Palmer explores the synergy of art, music and light; with rhythm pulsing through her veins, she has pushed the possibilities of oil paint to combine the canonical painting modes of the Renaissance with the hyper-neon colours of the 21st century.<\/p>\r\n<p>Creating contrast between darkness and luminescence through <em>chiaroscuro <\/em>– a technique used by artists including Caravaggio – Emma uses light as an allegory for energy. She explains: “I’ve got to make my own energy. I am alive, and I want to paint paintings that make me feel alive. I’m going to be colourful, bold and totally me.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Emma adds: \"I’ve never been a mid-tone person: I love the highlights, the juicy little pop bits, and the darkness. <em>ÉKSTASIS<\/em> is about uplifting energy, and how we are projecting it forwards, upwards and outwards. This is what happens when you stop editing yourself and just exist. And it’s addictive.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop the latest artworks by Emma-Leone Palmer\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Emma-Leone_Palmer\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>Shop Emma's latest artworks here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":134,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Emma-Leone Palmer","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>To create her hypnotic pieces, Emma allows her subjects to interact organically with pliable lighting strips and neon wires and takes hundreds of reference photographs before starting to paint. Using colours similar to infrared photography, the Surrey-based artist captures the futuristic otherness of the body by exploring each subject’s intimate connection with energy.<\/p>\r\n<p>She is moved by a compulsive urge to create and the challenge of capturing an emotion. For Emma, painting is as innate as breathing. She loves the feeling of oil paint between her fingers and the way the colours move and blend.<\/p>\r\n<p>Emma says: “I paint what I connect with, or what has me questioning...an allure, the way the light dances and caresses certain areas. I paint faces, although I like to say I paint expressions…not just what is on the aesthetic surface, but what is underneath. It’s the internal dialogue versus the external portrayal. The painting is only done when it starts talking back to me, like it has become more than me.”<\/p>\r\n<p>While painting, she listens to anything from electronic dance to pop, funk and rock. She adds: “The music comes on, and the paint starts flowing. I listen to music every day to get me into my zone, my ‘flow state’. Music always takes you to places; like art or literature, it transports you to another world, somewhere above yourself.<\/p>\r\n<p>“When you’re so focused and connected, time and your sense of self disappear. You feel completely and utterly in tune with you’re doing – whether that’s painting, running, writing, or making love. In life, we are all searching for that ‘thing’: the portal to our freedom. This is <em><a title=\" ÉKSTASIS | Emma-Leone Palmer\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/ekstasis\/artists\/Emma-Leone_Palmer\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>ÉKSTASIS<\/strong><\/a>. <\/em>I’m painting me, I’m painting you, I’m painting all of us when we’re in that place.”<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6IsBm_r-LNA&feature=youtu.be","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":22105,"featured_art_2_media_id":22106,"code":"ELP","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":22100,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":40,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"eve-arnold","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:24","updated_at":"2019-09-10 14:11:07","deleted_at":null,"title":"Eve Arnold","bodytext":"<p>A pioneer for female photojournalists, Eve Arnold took up photography in New York City in 1946 and went on to become one of the world's most revered photographers for her snapshots of Hollywood's rich and famous.<\/p>","banner_id":6379,"meta_title":null,"meta_description":"A pioneer for female photojournalists, Eve Arnold took up photography in New York City in 1946 and went on to become one of the world's most revered photographers, celebrated for her ability to encapsulate the personalities of Hollywood's rich and famous.","meta_keywords":"Eve, Arnold, Marilyn, Monroe","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":117,"born":"Philadelphia, USA","lives_and_works":null,"education":null,"awards":"Sony Lifetime Achievement Award (2010)","exhibitions":null,"quote":"I found myself in the privileged position of photographing somebody who at first I thought had a gift for the camera, but who turned out to have a genius for it.","quote_image1_id":7064,"quote_image2_id":7065,"quote_image3_id":7066,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Eve became a star photographer for <em>Life<\/em> magazine in its heyday, capturing public figures such as Senator Joseph McCarthy and General Eisenhower during unguarded moments. <\/p>\r\n<p>In 1954, she came to the attention of Robert Capa, the head of Magnum Photos, the prestigious international cooperative of photographers. Capa invited her to join the group, and she became its first American female member. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Magazine Photographers in 1980. Then in 1995, she was made a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and was elected 'Master Photographer' - the world's most prestigious photographic honour - by New York's International Centre of Photography.<\/p>\r\n<p>Eve had a special affinity with movie star Marilyn Monroe, who she met when they were both still relatively unknown.<em>\"<\/em>She was going places, but she hadn't arrived,\" Eve recalled. \"It became a bond between us... Marilyn was very important in my career. I think I was helpful in hers.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>She also captured the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes including birth, family, tragedy and racial prejudice. <\/p>\r\n<p>Eve passed away on January 4th 2012, aged 99. 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Find out more about his work and explore his collection at Castle Fine Art. ","meta_keywords":"Frederic Daty, Frederic Daty art, French artist, artist France, sculpture, organic art, metal art, buy art online, Castle Fine Art, international art, international artist ","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":6204,"born":"Lyon, France","lives_and_works":"Chartres, France","education":"\u00c9cole Brassart ","awards":"Ville de Chartres (2017)","exhibitions":"ART SYLT (2018), Galerie Bernheim Jeune (2015)","quote":"My art is my cure and my way of sharing. It's an incredible feeling of connection.","quote_image1_id":6573,"quote_image2_id":6574,"quote_image3_id":6575,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2WDjhBYRUBM","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Frédéric grew up in the coastal region of Brittany and after graduating from the Brassart School in Tours worked in advertising for 15 years. Keen to explore his artistic vision, he abandoned the Parisian lifestyle and flew to North America before settling in his current homeplace of Chartres, France.<\/p>\r\n<p>His passion for honesty is reflected in his choice of medium. He works with steel due to its raw, primal quality. Light and shadows play an essential role in his art, as the light animates the metal and plays with it, changing the colour and giving the impression of constant evolvement and life.<\/p>\r\n<p>Frédéric says: “There are always three elements to my work: the metal symbolising Mother Earth, the stylised figurative shapes representing the spiritual realm, and the light and shadows that evoke movement and change.”<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Daty ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>As a child, Frédéric fought the boredom of reality with dreams and the creation of his own world. From heroic fantasy to science fiction, his inspirations pushed him to explore. He was particularly moved by artists such as Victor Vasarely, Giacomo Balla and M.C. Escher. <\/p>\r\n<p>Over the years, he has taken inspiration from photographic surrealism, chiaroscuro, kinetic art and Chinese ink art. While his stylised shapes are primarily designed to be pleasing to the eye, their purpose is to make the viewer contemplate the subtleties of their own life and reflect on their memories.<\/p>\r\n<p>He adds: \"The light and shadow also play an essential role. The light animates the metal and plays with it depending on the time of day and movements of people in the room. Although the metal itself is static, its changing surface and colour give the impression that it is moving and evolving.<\/p>\r\n<p>\"There are always three elements to my work: metal (symbolising Mother Earth and the basic elements); the stylised figurative shapes (which represent the spiritual realm), and light and shadows (which evoke movement and change). This trinity, in turn, represents life and what I believe in.\" <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ubTm6uQsVdE","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10794,"featured_art_2_media_id":10795,"code":"FDA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6571,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":259,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"hanna-barbera","created_at":"2020-11-28 09:38:01","updated_at":"2023-01-19 16:41:45","deleted_at":null,"title":"Hanna-Barbera","bodytext":"<p>Featuring rare archive animation art from William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s studio, our <a title=\"Shop the Hanna-Barbera collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/hanna-barbera-classic-cartoon-art-2021\"><strong><em>Hanna-Barbera<\/em> collection<\/strong><\/a> captures the magic of classic Saturday morning cartoons. From <em>Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!<\/em> to <em>The Flintstones<\/em>, <em>Tom and Jerry<\/em> and <em>Top Cat<\/em>, these <a title=\"Hanna-Barbera original production drawings\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/inside-the-hanna-barbera-archives-unique-original-drawings\"><strong>original production drawings<\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Discover the Hanna-Barbera collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/hanna-barbera-classic-cartoon-art-2021\"><strong>hand-signed limited edition prints<\/strong><\/a> are collectable artefacts from cartoon history.<\/p>","banner_id":28657,"meta_title":"Discover the Hanna-Barbera collection","meta_description":"Featuring animation classics such as Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones and Yogi Bear, this collection of rare limited edition art is hand-signed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera and more. Shop at Castle Fine Art. ","meta_keywords":"Hanna-Barbera, Hanna Barbera, animation art, Hanna Barbera art, Hanna Barbera cartoon, cartoon, vintage, cel, Disney, Scooby Doo, Top Cat, The Flintstones, Tom & Jerry, limited edition, Hanna-Barbera Castle Fine Art, Warner Bros. Animation ","opengraph_id":28636,"thumbnail_id":37006,"born":"Los Angeles, California (1957)","lives_and_works":"Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ","education":"Art Students League of New York, Pratt Institute","awards":"Seven Academy Awards, eight Emmy Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame ","exhibitions":null,"quote":"Animation will continue to thrive as long as there are children, parents, television, movies and the need to laugh.","quote_image1_id":37007,"quote_image2_id":37003,"quote_image3_id":28652,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UImKG78Vgms","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Our curation of this collection led us to the Californian publishing studio of Ruth Clampett, the daughter of the legendary animation director Bob Clampett. After a lifetime spent surrounded by animation and art, the former vice president of design at Warner Bros. now operates Clampett Studio Collections, one of the world’s most desirable archives of licensed animation art.<\/p>\r\n<p>Amongst this incredible selection was a rare series of works originally produced by the Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. studio, which revolutionised Saturday morning television after launching in the summer of 1957. Founded by two former MGM animation directors, William Hanna (1910-2001) and Joseph Barbera (1911-2006), the studio was at the heart of American television for over four decades, introducing best-loved characters such as Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, the Flintstones and the Jetsons.<\/p>\r\n<p>From their <strong><a title=\"Find out more about the Hanna-Barbera animation studio\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/hanna-barbera#from-the-studio\">Los Angeles studio<\/a><\/strong>, the duo directed world-class animation artists, writers and voice actors including Iwao Takamoto, Bob Singer, Warren Foster, Jerry Eisenberg and Don Messick. In total, they created 249 individual cartoon series, winning seven Academy Awards, eight Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today, decades after their original release, Hanna and Barbera's characters are inspiring new audiences on channels such as Cartoon Network, Boomerang and HBO Max. <\/p>\r\n<p>Our exclusive selection of original production drawings is complemented by our limited edition collection. Created using high-quality fine art techniques, these authentic artworks include hand-painted cels and are signed by some of the biggest names in animation and film, including Hanna, Barbera and the Hollywood actor Gene Kelly. With only a handful available worldwide, these rare titles are a must-have for any cartoon fan. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shop the collection <a title=\"Shop the Hanna-Barbera collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Hanna-Barbera\/statuses\/In_Stock\">here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":139,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Hanna-Barbera","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>The sprawling Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. studio was located at 3400 Cahuenga Boulevard West in Los Angeles, California. Described as “the birthplace of TV animation”, the unique building was designed by Beverly Hills architect Arthur Froehlich, who took inspiration from the futuristic, Space Age style of <em>The Jetsons<\/em> for the cartoonish façade.<\/p>\r\n<p>Inside the building, teams of writers, animators and voice actors worked together to bring characters like Fred Flintstone, Jerry Mouse and Pink Panther to life. It was a far cry from William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s early days, when they would draw storyboards at home! Amongst the staff were former MGM animators and layout artists including Lewis Marshall and Ed Benedict, along with voice actors such as Don Messick (who voiced Scooby-Doo, Muttley, Boo-Boo Bear and Papa Smurf amongst others). In the late 1960s, as the studio created more human characters, comic book artists like Alex Toth and Warren Tufts also joined the ranks.<\/p>\r\n<p>Animators used a planned animation process, whereby frames were repeated to lower the number needed and speed up production. Because of this, the studio could focus more on scriptwriting, situational comedy and creative camerawork. It also led to many characters being drawn with collars and neckties so the heads could be seamlessly separated onto a separate cel. As a result, Huckleberry Hound's red bowtie, Scooby-Doo's dog collar and Yogi Bear's signature green tie are not just fashion accessories but a shrewd animation technique!<\/p>\r\n<p>The shows and characters responded to real-life events, including Cold War espionage and the popularity of James Bond in the 1960s, which led to the creation of the Secret Squirrel character. Despite television networks not broadcasting in colour until 1965, Hanna and Barbera also had the foresight to create their cartoons in colour. 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H<span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">is latest release, <\/span><a title=\"Elizabeth by Illuminati Neon\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/illuminati-neon-a-striking-new-piece-in-memory-of-queen-elizabeth-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: blue;\">Elizabeth<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">, celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's strength, beauty and 70 years of dedicated duty to our nation through his newest hand-embellished portrait, using signature punky Illuminati Neon feature<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"> <\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","banner_id":27513,"meta_title":"Illuminati Neon | Mark Sloper","meta_description":"Shop the collection of the London-based artist, whose punk-inspired artworks are owned by celebrities including Elton John and Boy George. Find out more at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Illuminati Neon, Illuminati, Mark Sloper, neon, Pop Art, contemporary, queen, royal family, modern, light, original, punk, celebrity art, London, London art, London artist, neon art, Sex Pistols","opengraph_id":27523,"thumbnail_id":27511,"born":"St Ives, Cornwall","lives_and_works":"Shepherd's Bush, London","education":"Psalter Lane Art College","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Saatchi Gallery (2020), The Other Art Fair (2019)","quote":"It\u2019s my homage to punk \u2013 not only the way we looked, but the way we thought and treated others. A little bit of Shepherd\u2019s Bush punk ghetto is illuminating walls globally.","quote_image1_id":27514,"quote_image2_id":27517,"quote_image3_id":27519,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-qsA_wc9LZc","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>When British punk rock took over London’s cultural scene in the 1970s, the world turned up the volume and listened. Spearheaded by bands like The Clash, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sex Pistols and The Damned, this ear-splitting fusion of anarchy and expression defined a generation. Its working-class angst spoke to a young Mark, and after a chance encounter with the new wave musician Adam Ant at the age of just 11 led to him touring with the band, Mark became drawn to the punk subculture, eventually becoming close friends with some of the movement's pioneers and troubadours, including the Sex Pistols and the Stranglers.<\/p>\r\n<p>A career in videography beckoned, and Mark went on to work as a cameraman and a director of photography for bands like the Police and Frankie Goes to Hollywood before joining the BBC. During his successful film career, Mark has directed and produced documentaries on Billy Fury, the Beatles, John Lennon, David Bowie, Sid Vicious, the Sex Pistols and more. These legendary figures, along with his friend and fellow neon artist Chris Bracey, inspired Mark to create the Illuminati Neon brand.<\/p>\r\n<p>Featuring punk-inspired imagery emblazoned with neon, vintage memorabilia and song lyrics, his original artworks have commanded the attention of the art world. In 2019, he was showcased at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery for their START Art Fair, which features some of the best emerging global talent.<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2020, Mark was featured by the press when his punk portrait of Queen Elizabeth II received the royal approval from none other than the Queen herself! The matriarch is said to have enjoyed the artwork, but requested that her ‘Philip’ heart tattoo be changed to the royal crest - and Mark dutifully obliged. He says: “Allegedly, she burst out laughing but requested that it be changed so that it matched her bathrobes and slippers.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Hand-painted in oils and acrylics at his studio in Shepherd’s Bush, London, his fluorescent creations are just as anarchic as their namesake. The handblown glass neon is formed using a centuries-old technique, echoing the exhilarating mixture of modern and classical that shaped the punk rock aesthetic.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mark says: “Every piece tells a story about that transformative era: my experience of it, the people who made it and became my friends, and the honorary punks who personified its anarchy, chaos and rock ‘n’ roll long before the movement had a name.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shop Mark's collection, <em>The Art of Chaos<\/em>, <a title=\"Shop the Illuminati Neon collection online\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/the-art-of-chaos-illuminati-neon\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Illuminati Neon","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>All of Mark’s <a title=\"Shop Illuminati Neon's original artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Illuminati_Neon\/types\/Original\"><strong>original artworks<\/strong><\/a> are hand-painted using acrylics or oils and he uses jewels and gold leaf as finishing elements to create complexity and make each piece unique. His handblown glass neon is formed using a centuries-old technique. This involves delicately bending the glass under a temperature of 500\u02daC and compressing gas within the tubes before using electric transformers to ignite it and create an organic glow. The true colour of neon is red, so Mark uses powder-coated neon tubes filled with argon (a chemical element) to produce a spectrum of colours. <\/p>\r\n<p>Mark’s influences include the iconic neon artist Chris Bracey. He says: “I met him at God’s Own Junkyard (a huge emporium of vintage neon signs in London), and we swapped pictures. The art comes before the neon: I use the neon to express a statement and enhance the artwork beneath.” <\/p>\r\n<p>For his original queen-themed pieces, Mark enjoys making the works look like paintings by the Old Masters by framing them ornately; they are then “punkified” by glowing neon. The queen’s head is foam mounted to give a 3D effect, and the background of newspaper headlines is washed in deep blue dripping oils. The crowns can have up to 2800 jewels! <\/p>\r\n<p>Mark sources his flags from an antique dealer on Portobello Road in London, selecting those with genuine provenance and historical value. These include memorabilia from World War Two, along with flags from the UK Royal Palaces at the turn of the century. He explains: “I upscale the flags by mounting them to a modern board and sewing holes where necessary. Then I preserve them with fabric conditioners and glazes before mounting neon statements upon them. The ornate frames give a timeless feel.”<\/p>\r\n<p>We visited Mark at his art space in Shepherd's Bush, London - home to one of the capital's most sought-after music scenes. He told us: \"Whilst in my studio, you might bump into a real-life, foul-mouthed Sex Pistol. Good folks say ‘Oh, it’s such a cultural hub you’ve created.’ Bollocks: it’s organic chaos, pure and simple. This is my studio: I’m surrounded by art, mess and an explosion of neon colour.” <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eMjhF0Qlcyg","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":27522,"featured_art_2_media_id":27521,"code":"MSL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":27512,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":135,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"james-francis-gill","created_at":"2019-03-18 13:21:04","updated_at":"2023-09-15 09:47:52","deleted_at":null,"title":"James Francis Gill","bodytext":"<p>When Pop Art exploded in the USA in the 1960s, the art world changed forever. At the forefront of the movement was James Francis Gill, a Texas-born architectural designer who would go on to count Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, and Andy Warhol amongst his peers. Famously, he stepped away from his celebrity in the early 1970s (although continued painting), but the Pop Art pioneer was rediscovered in the 1990s, and was warmly received by both galleries and private collectors.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #34495e;\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">It is our great honour to host the last remaining pioneer of Pop Art and invite you to celebrate with us in his 60th year of the revolutionary collection, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Women In Cars\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/women-in-cars-by-james-francis-gill-a-prestigious-series-from-one-of-the-remaining-pop-art-pioneers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em style=\"border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Women In Cars<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">. To secure your place and meet the artist himself, <\/span><span style=\"border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; font-weight: bold; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"><a style=\"border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; text-decoration: inherit; --tw-text-opacity: 1; color: #34495e;\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"border: 0px solid #e5e7eb; box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; text-decoration-line: underline;\">contact our art consultants here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","banner_id":82031,"meta_title":"James Francis Gill, Pop Art pioneer","meta_description":"James Francis Gill, Pop Art pioneer","meta_keywords":"james francis gill, pop art, pop art pioneer, marilyn monroe, celebrity, american, women in cars, glamour, selfie","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":14085,"born":"Texas, USA","lives_and_works":"San Angelo, Texas","education":"University of Texas","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Alan Gallery, New York (1962), Felix Landau Gallery, Los Angeles (1963-67), S\u00e3o Paulo 9 Biennial (1967), San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (2005)","quote":"It\u2019s not the fame or money that makes you happy, it\u2019s being in tune with your life and what you\u2019re doing.","quote_image1_id":82037,"quote_image2_id":82033,"quote_image3_id":82032,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mt6lodaucv8","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>From a stint in the United States Marine Corps to breakfast with John Wayne, James’ life has been as colourful as his art. Celebrated for his montage effects, he captures the American Dream through intimate portraits of stars like <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/james-francis-gill\/intergrated-new-vision-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Marilyn Monroe<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/james-francis-gill\/bob-dylan-507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bob Dylan<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/james-francis-gill\/grace-kelly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Grace Kelly<\/strong><\/a>. His painterly style has been likened to Francis Bacon, while the <em>New York Times<\/em> in 1962 prophesised that his art was: \"jazzy and up-to-date…an artist to watch\".<\/p>\r\n<p>Following a long list of celebrity collectors and an international breakthrough at the São Paulo 9 Biennial (1967), James went into self-imposed exile in 1972 to develop his artistic expression away from the constraints of the material world. During this time, his ‘Marilyn Triptych’ remained in the permanent collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, where it resides to this day.<\/p>\r\n<p>A pioneer of the Pop Art movement, Gill’s works are visionary, timeless and universal. His iconic vibrant separations of light and shadow – typic of news photographs - are inspired by magazines like Time, Life and National Geographic. One of Pop Art’s hallmarks is its obsession with popular culture, and Gill’s <em>Women in Cars<\/em> series is firmly rooted in this. He began making the works in the 1960’s, when American magazines LIFE and TIME began printing paparazzi shots of film stars getting out of their cars. <\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/women-in-cars-by-james-francis-gill-a-prestigious-series-from-one-of-the-remaining-pop-art-pioneers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women in Cars<\/a><\/strong><\/em> could offer something those magazines couldn’t – colour – and when Gill's pieces began appearing in galleries, they were the epitome of cool modernity, and gave the public a chance to see celebrity in a new light. One of the earliest versions of the series, ‘Laughing Woman in Car and Close Up’ was purchased by and exhibited in MoMa between works by Picasso and Odilon Redon.<\/p>\r\n<p>In the late 1980s Gill started to revisit the theme of women in cars, creating different studies and experimenting with a mix of abstraction and figuration. In the years 2020 to 2022, almost sixty years after his first works, acrylic paintings and studies are created which show the women In cars manifested in all their vivid colour and timeless presence.<\/p>\r\n<p>The acrylic originals and studies in the <em>Women in Cars<\/em> collection are modern embodiments of an idea that was ahead of its time, anticipating the omnipresence of social media and the struggle to protect a personal and private space of existing. These modern pieces are steeped in the history of the Pop Art movement and bring a fresh and exciting insight into the workings of one of its last living pioneers.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":201,"studio_title":"Inside the world of James Francis Gill","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>James' separations of light and shadow are inspired by magazines. As a child, he was gifted a July 1914 issue of <em>National Geographic<\/em> by a colleague of his father. The edition featured the publication’s first-ever natural colour photographs and sparked a lifelong passion for imagery. Working with montage effects – which he terms 'metamage' – James has experimented with techniques including stone lithography, intaglio printmaking, woodcuts and etching.<\/p>\r\n<p>Painterly in style, James’ art transcends the parameters of Pop Art. Described by the late art scholar William Seitz as an \"incisive and startling commentator\" whose art is \"timeless and universal\", he merges iconography with startling colour. He believes that every painting is an experience, and even jokes that sleep is something he has to endure to start a new artwork each morning. <\/p>\r\n<p>In her 1966 book, <em>Pop Art<\/em>, Lucy Lippard notes that: \"Often he mimics the effects of excerpted frames from a film strip, or fixes a transient television image\", while the photographer Van Deren Coke remarked that the cut-off format of many of James’ artworks owes its origin to camera-vision. <\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/women-in-cars-by-james-francis-gill-a-prestigious-series-from-one-of-the-remaining-pop-art-pioneers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Women In Cars<\/em><\/a> series has continued to fascinate Gill, and in the late 1990s and early 2000s his works showed more of a mix of abstraction and figuration, created using Gill’s love of media reproduction through printing, digital drawing and overlaying of paint to create colour variations and occasionally overlayered his own previous works with new colour and shapes. Throughout this process Gill finally transported the <em>Women In Cars<\/em> into the modern age by depicting women who have adapted to the spirit of the times.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">His most recent works in the series, created from 2020 – 22, are acrylic paintings and studies created with wonderful colours, and a youthful verve; modern and accomplished works remaining true to his Pop Art roots.<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":15433,"featured_art_2_media_id":15434,"code":"JGI","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":82030,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":264,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"james-mcqueen","created_at":"2022-01-17 16:47:06","updated_at":"2023-12-01 12:43:34","deleted_at":null,"title":"James McQueen","bodytext":"<p>You should never judge a book by its cover, and McQueen is keeping his firmly under wraps. The elusive artist, who operates under a name as fictitious as the titles he paints, has so far launched one collection of his book-themed <em><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/james-mcqueen-anthology\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Anthology<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/em> works and three collections of his <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"Non-Fiction\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/non-fiction-james-mcqueen-new-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Non-Fiction<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span> works with Castle Fine Art. They proved to be a page-turner with our collectors, and McQueen’s limited edition captivating works are extraordinarily popular and in incredibly high demand – with the Non-Fiction collection selling out in just hours!<\/p>\r\n<p>For exclusive access to future releases, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/email.castlefineart.com\/p\/4C8O-NJ6\/james-mcqueen-subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><\/span> to stay up-to-date with the elusive artist.<\/p>","banner_id":49645,"meta_title":"James McQueen","meta_description":"James Mc Queen at Castle Fine Art","meta_keywords":"James McQueen, Banksy, Penguin Books, Penguin Classics, books, literature, Banksy monkey, typography, book art, book print, book title art, cover art, distressed art, vintage books, vintage art, art for book lovers, library art, home library art","opengraph_id":49651,"thumbnail_id":49643,"born":"(1977)","lives_and_works":"London","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Affordable Art Fair (2021)","quote":"My collectors choose these pieces because the quote resonates with them. It\u2019s something they can look at every day, as if it is a book on their shelf.","quote_image1_id":93404,"quote_image2_id":49647,"quote_image3_id":93403,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NgupIloDU40","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Supercharged with colour, McQueen’s book-themed artworks create an effect not dissimilar to the giant playing cards in Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Taking an object you can hold in your hands and blowing it up into something you can hang on your wall has been a long-time fascination of the artist, who seeks to capture the look and feel of vintage books via layers of stripped-back paint. An avid collector, he can often be found amongst the dusty shelves and secret backrooms of old bookshops in New York and London.<\/p>\r\n<p>Using paint and a spray can, McQueen light-heartedly subverts the traditional representation of book covers through his tongue-in-cheek titles and bold, contemporary aesthetic. The subject of books – explored by artists including the American illustrator Norman Rockwell – is given a modern feel through the incorporation of graffiti elements. Inspired by artists like Rothko, these urban touches elevate the vintage, distressed feel of the book covers, adding texture and challenging their history. McQueen adds: <em>\"I want to create that wear and tear, that authenticity. It’s too easy to do something clean. It’s too easy to do something with straight lines. It’s much harder to make something look old and tired.\"<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Uniting book-lovers, ardent readers and collectors of art, his <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/another-chapter-in-james-mc-queens-non-fiction-collection\">Non-Fiction collections<\/a><\/strong><\/span> evoke the deeply personal experience and nostalgia that a book can create for its owner. Our emotional response to the words of a book – whether on the inside pages or the front cover – is personal to us. Just as each person interprets a character, or an artwork, differently, the quotes from McQueen’s book covers hold significance in uniquely special ways. The carefully-selected typography gives these titles a voice, allowing them to convey a message through humour or caution.<\/p>\r\n<p>McQueen is a collector not only of books, but of memories; as a child, he painted with his grandfather and watched The Joy of Painting, an American live-painting show presented by Bob Ross. Stylistic influences have also been meticulously shelved: the boldness of Tracey Emin, the honesty of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the abstraction of Francis Bacon. Likened to those of Mark Rothko, his faded layers reveal a surprising complexity to his work, heightened by a background in photography and woodwork. Joined together like the letters of a word, all of these elements combine to create art for people who want to escape from the stress and seriousness of real life, as if into the pages of a good book.<\/p>\r\n<p>In his latest collection, released in the Summer of 2023, the mysterious artist features some of his most popular titles in a way never seen before. Named <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/james-mcqueen-anthology\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Anthology<\/strong><\/span><\/a> - a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject, often those considered to be the best – showcases the artist’s evolving and versatile talent, harnessing the alluring magic of old books and powerful quotes. The artist, whose anonymity allows collectors to truly appreciate the art for itself, draws from a powerful range of materials and influences to create his work. Bold colours reflect the satirical and iconic quotes throughout the collection, subverting the vintage aesthetic of historical books.<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop the Non-Fiction collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/james-mcqueen#art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shop James' full collection here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":188,"studio_title":"Inside the world of James McQueen","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p><strong>We visited James at his London studio to get the low-down on his book-themed artworks. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>James is fascinated by the faded effect of vintage books, which he achieves by sanding down the layers of paint on the canvas to create an amazing mixture of hues, before finishing with a layer of lacquer. He explains: \"I’ve always been interested in the way that books age; if you’ve got a stack of books on a shelf, the daylight will create incredible effects, making each cover fade into a spectrum of different colours. I want to create that old, that wear and tear, that authenticity. The exposure of these layers represents the history and journey of the artwork, just as a used book will have its own story.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>A creative background in photography and woodwork has formed the perfect combination of skills needed to create his almost photorealist book covers. Like the American abstract painter Mark Rothko, James produces an endless succession of rich variants on the canvas with regions of pure colour, which he further abstracts. Rothko, famous for his layered transparencies of vibrant pigments and earth tones, created luminous and ethereal soft-edged compositions through colour - a technique that James has modified for his own work. <\/p>\r\n<p>James explores typography when selecting his quotes, ensuring that each font matches the tone of voice. The quotes he chooses are both humorous and cautionary, occasionally controversial, but always eye-catching. He adds: \"I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes. I want to have fun and play with the quotes, maybe take it a little too high or close to the edge, but it’s all about balance. It’s a bit like when you want to go out and dress up in a certain way. Sometimes you might wonder, 'Am I brave enough to wear this?'.\"<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NgupIloDU40","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":49649,"featured_art_2_media_id":49650,"code":"JMQ","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":49644,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":37,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"john-myatt","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:20","updated_at":"2023-09-06 14:21:59","deleted_at":null,"title":"John Myatt","bodytext":"<p>Former secondary school teacher John became embroiled in what Scotland Yard call ‘the biggest art fraud of the 20th century’. Following his release from prison, he now creates <a title=\"Shop the John Myatt collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/John_Myatt\/statuses\/In_Stock\/sort\/arts_price_asc\"><strong>showstopping artworks<\/strong><\/a> inspired by the greatest artists in history. His legendary story has featured on BBC One's <em>Fake or Fortune<\/em> and inspired an upcoming feature film. His <a title=\"Genuine Fakes | Monet in Venice\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/genuine-fakes-monet-in-venice-collection-john-myatt\"><strong>new collection<\/strong><\/a> is inspired by French Impressionist Claude Monet. <\/p>","banner_id":31932,"meta_title":"About John Myatt","meta_description":"Find out more about the infamous art forger and artist John Myatt at Castle Fine Art. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"John Myatt, art forgery, forger, van Gogh, Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, Scotland Yard, fake or fortune, buy John Myatt, collect John Myatt, John Myatt Castle Fine Art","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":6717,"born":"Stoke-on-Trent (1945)","lives_and_works":"Eccleshall, Staffordshire","education":"Gloucestershire College of Art","awards":null,"exhibitions":"John Myatt (2019), Vincent (2017), Monet in Majorca (2016), Genuine Fakes (2015), Provenance (2013), From Monet to Matisse (2010)","quote":"When I paint in the style of one of the greats\u2026 Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh\u2026 I am not simply creating a copy or pale imitation of the original. Just as an actor immerses himself into a character, I climb into the minds and lives of each artist.","quote_image1_id":38352,"quote_image2_id":32054,"quote_image3_id":31940,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2fVflZ9mP74","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>In 1986, John Myatt placed a classified advert in the satirical British current affairs magazine <em>Private Eye.<\/em> ‘19th and 20th-century fakes for £200’ stated the ad, heralding the birth of what was initially a legitimate business. Producing paintings to order, John painted his way through 20th century art history, commissioned by a man known as ‘Professor John Drewe’. His materials were unorthodox, including household emulsion mixed with K-Y Jelly, yet the quality of his work led Christie’s to value one of his paintings at £25,000. This was the moment that the business stopped and the crime began.<\/p>\r\n<p>Between 1986 and 1994, John faked as many as 200 works by artists like Marc Chagall and Alberto Giacometti, fooling collectors and experts at Christie's, Sotheby's and the Tate Modern alike. Many of these counterfeit works found their way into private collections and public institutions in the United Kingdom and abroad. Eventually the scheme was exposed by Scotland Yard, and Myatt was sentenced to a year in HM Prison Brixton for his role in this now-legendary art fraud. <\/p>\r\n<p>Upon his release from prison, John was persuaded to pick up his brush again by the detective who arrested him. In recent years, he has emulated the style of legendary artists like Henri Matisse, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Klee, Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh. Comparing himself to an actor immersing himself in a role, he says he climbs into the mind of his chosen artist to adopt, rather than copy, their technique. In a 2005 interview with the <em>Guardian<\/em> newspaper, John explained: “I try to get the artist’s work to hypnotise me. I also surround myself with lots of books. I like to know everything…where he was, what he was doing…when he was painting.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Alongside television appearances on shows such as <em>A Brush with Fame<\/em>, <em>Fame in the Frame<\/em>, <em>Fake! The Great Masterpiece Challenge<\/em> and <em>Fake or Fortune<\/em>, John has worked with Oxford University, Cambridge University and the San Diego Museum of Art, and now advises the police on art fraud. A feature-length film about his incredible story is in production, while his wife Rosemary has also written a book - <a title=\"Discover the Genuine Fakes book \" href=\"https:\/\/greeneyeproductionsacademy.com\/product\/genuine-fakes-by-rosemary-myatt\/\"><strong><em>Genuine Fakes<\/em><\/strong><\/a> - based on the script. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shop John's new Claude Monet inspired collection <a title=\"Genuine Fakes: Monet in Venice by John Myatt\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/genuine-fakes-monet-in-venice-collection-john-myatt\">here<\/a>, or <a title=\"Find out more about John's Edward Hopper collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\">get in touch<\/a> to find out more about available original artworks<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":278,"studio_title":"Inside the world of John Myatt","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>John’s studio is in his house and likes to start his day with a coffee before embarking on his work. He paints every day, spending around 30-35 hours per week in his studio. He has even been known to be hard at it at 3am in the morning! Experimentation is key to recreating the spectrum of effects favoured by different artists: John uses everything from paintbrushes to sponge rollers, spray guns and K-Y Jelly, with the latter creating a smooth finish for his paintings. <\/p>\r\n<p>John says: “Using another artist’s work is a great opportunity to not just look passively at their art but engage with it and see how they’ve achieved their effects and techniques. I was successful because I wasn’t creating copies; it was new work in the style of a particular artist – which is much more fun. This way, you can put a bit of yourself into the process. For example, Monet would never use fluorescent colours, but using modern paints gives the work more bite. The original painting is a template and you end up putting it to one side to create new work.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>To ‘age’ old paintings, John uses strong coffee or brown umber, which is a natural earth pigment. To give the impression of <em>craquelure<\/em> - a fine web of cracks in old paint - John has a specific way of layering varnishes to produce an ultra-quick cracking pattern. While any scientist analysing these paintings would spot that they’re made with modern materials, the point of a good fake is that it’s so convincing that no one will think to analyse it. <\/p>\r\n<p>John adds: “I love the challenge of looking at a new artist, and I’ve enjoyed every single one I’ve emulated – from 1960s Modernism to 19th century Impressionism, I like it all. The Pre-Raphaelites created perhaps the most technically challenging pieces, with some taking up to 18 months to complete. It’s phenomenal, but a little bit too much like hard work!\" <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j0fN_RguoVk","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10820,"featured_art_2_media_id":10819,"code":"JMY","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6891,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":265,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"johnny-depp","created_at":"2022-07-12 14:36:33","updated_at":"2023-09-05 14:18:23","deleted_at":null,"title":"Johnny Depp","bodytext":"<p>For <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/johnny-depp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Johnny Depp<\/strong><\/a>, there has always been art. Before acting, and before music, art has always been an important outlet for his creativity. While his acting skills are obviously the foundation of his fame, the recent reception to his music with Hollywood Vampires and the late Jeff Beck has encouraged him, and emboldened him to share his art.<\/p>","banner_id":61438,"meta_title":"Johnny Depp","meta_description":"Johnny Depp's limited edition collections at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"johnny depp, actor, guitarist, musician, johnny depp art, johnny depp artist, hollywood vampires, self portrait, five, selling fast","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":60549,"born":"Kentucky, United States (1963)","lives_and_works":null,"education":"Miramar High School, Florida, United States","awards":"People\u2019s Choice Award for Favourite Movie Icon (2018), Golden Globe Award for Best Musical or Comedy Actor (2008), Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role (2004), Empire Award for Best Actor (2004), IFTA Film and Drama Award for Best International Actor (2004), star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1999), Honorary C\u00e9sar Award (1999)","exhibitions":null,"quote":"I\u2019ve always used art to express my feelings and to reflect on those who matter most to me, like my family, friends and people I admire. My paintings surround my life, but I kept them to myself and limited myself. No one should ever limit themselves.","quote_image1_id":61421,"quote_image2_id":61422,"quote_image3_id":88315,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/y9KnNbPHHE0","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Johnny’s debut collection of limited edition artwork saw him focus on <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/johnny-depp#art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Friends & Heroes<\/em><\/strong><\/a>; people he has known well, and who have inspired him as a person. Featuring Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Elizabeth Taylor and Al Pacino, each image is an intimate reflection of their character in Johnny's eyes; a portrayal of how they have revealed themselves to him.<\/p>\r\n<p>In early 2023, the actor and musician released his second collection, <em><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/johnny-depp-friends-heroes-ii\">Friends & Heroes II<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, featuring actors Heath Ledger and River Phoenix, musician Bob Marley and writer Hunter S Thompson, all of whom were either friends of Johnny, or an inspiration to him, thus adding a real emotional weight to the pieces.<\/p>\r\n<p>Working from photographic references, each image was stripped back to a simpler and iconic portrayal of the subject, which Johnny then developed and energised with his characteristic freehand flourishes. Johnny's art exists at the intersection of Pop Art and Street Art. Recognisable images of people in popular culture are recast in vibrant, bright colours and overlaid with the energy and wit of Street Art. The result is a series of iconic images of media figures that have moved beyond the impersonal graphic simplicity of Pop Art. It's Pop Art with feeling.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":"<p>His latest release, '<strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/johnny-depp\/five\">Five'<\/a><\/strong> was Johnny's first self-portrait and was a time-limited edition, available for only 13 days between the 20th July and 1st August 2023. The edition is now closed and the sale for this product has ended. The self-portrait captures the emotional exhaustion Johnny was feeling when he initially conceived ‘Five’ in the studio of his close friend Ralph Steadman in 2021, as he was about to enter the fifth year of a very difficult period of his life. He added the “five” tally-mark in recognition of this moment in time.<\/p>\r\n<p>He immersed himself in creating the work as a means of creative healing. In 2023 Johnny revisited ‘Five’, where he reflected on the original composition and made additional embellishments. Having previously kept this physical artwork private, Johnny felt he was now ready to share it with the world. The original reference for the art is a still from a shoot for Dior’s ‘Sauvage’, directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. Johnny chose this particular image in honour of Dior and the loyalty they’ve always shown him. To Johnny, the image symbolizes the importance of truth and the steadfast support of those who remain close to you during challenging times.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>\"If the piece resonates with even just one person, this art has purpose.\" <\/em>- Johnny Depp.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Sign up to receive the latest news about Johnny Depp’s art and be the first to find out about new releases <a href=\"https:\/\/email.castlegalleries.com\/p\/4C8O-NDO\/johnny-depp-subscription-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong>Image credit: Elliot Nyman<\/strong><\/p>","featured_collection_id":170,"studio_title":"Inside the studio with Johnny Depp","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>As an actor, <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/johnny-depp#art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Johnny Depp<\/strong><\/a> is known for his depth of research and commitment to characterisation. He is an innate student of human behaviour; studying, translating, and harnessing qualities he sees in others to weave into the tapestry of the persona he is creating. This has resulted in laser-sharp powers of observation, and the ability to identify and utilise the subtlest nuance.<\/p>\r\n<p>He has wielded this skill in his visual art, using it to create a true authenticity and depth in the portraits of those who have become the most important figures in his life; those who have altered the course of his life, providing influence and inspiration. A closer look at his portraiture reveals the qualities that Depp felt his subjects revealed most keenly to him, or are his strongest points of recall when revisiting times shared and memories made<\/p>\r\n<p>With his sketchbook as a permanent fixture in his hand, rarely is there a time when Depp isn’t sketching or visually conceptualising the world around him. His mind rejects the ordinary, challenges the accepted and oscillates between the pictorial and the lyrical, giving rise to his own multi-layered expressionistic style.<\/p>\r\n<p>To find out the latest news about Johnny Depp's new pieces, sign up to the mailing list <a href=\"https:\/\/email.castlegalleries.com\/p\/4C8O-NDO\/johnny-depp-subscription-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2kYKfGpL4hw","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":75088,"featured_art_2_media_id":75106,"code":"JDE","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":61437,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":56,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"jon-jones","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:40","updated_at":"2023-11-13 10:25:51","deleted_at":null,"title":"Jon Jones","bodytext":"<p>Figurative artist Jon has enjoyed sell-out success in both the UK and Australia. He has been shortlisted for several prestigious awards, including the BP Portrait Award hosted by the National Portrait Gallery in London. Often depicting celebrities or the Peaky Blinders gang, his <a title=\"Discover limited edition and original art by Jon Jones\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Jon_Jones\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>haunting portraits<\/strong><\/a> are perfect for both traditional and contemporary spaces. A 50-metre mural created from his original paintings is currently on display outside Birmingham's New Street station to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. <\/p>\r\n<p>The latest instalment of his popular <em><strong><a title=\"Jon Jones | Made In Birmingham\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/by-order-ofjon-jones-new-works-from-the-made-in-birmingham-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Made in Birmingham<\/a><\/strong><\/em> collection celebrates Birmingham's past through iconic images; his new <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/jon-jones-goes-from-peaky-blinders-to-pop-culture-with-his-exciting-new-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>In My Life<\/strong><\/em><\/a> collection looks at his pop culture heroes.<\/p>","banner_id":54016,"meta_title":"About Jon Jones","meta_description":"Birmingham-born painter Jon Jones is known for his figurative works, including those of the Peaky Blinders gang. View his collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Jon Jones, Jon Jones art, art Birmingham, artist Birmingham, contemporary art West Midlands, Peaky Blinders, historic art, vintage art, Jon Jones Castle Fine Art, peaky, peaky blinder","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":54017,"born":"Birmingham","lives_and_works":"Birmingham","education":"De Montfort University","awards":"BP Portrait Award (shortlisted, 2006)","exhibitions":"National Portrait Gallery, Aberdeen Art Gallery, National Library of Wales, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery","quote":"Whenever I choose a portrait to paint, I want to make it feel alive. You read a face by its emotion.","quote_image1_id":7119,"quote_image2_id":29796,"quote_image3_id":80113,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SFGM8KjFr7I","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Perplexing, humorous and melancholy, Jon's work is created from the heart. With a background in fine art, sculpture and ceramics, he cites Rembrandt amongst his influences and enjoys discovering the techniques behind a painting.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jon says: “I don’t like to scrutinise and dissect Rembrandt’s work too much as it takes away that magic, much the same as when a magician explains his tricks. I still get butterflies going to see an exhibition of his work – he makes me want to paint! I like artists who use thick impasto paint, like Lucian Freud, Leon Kossoff and Frank Auerbach. In my mind, this is how oil painting should be: seeing the brushstrokes and understanding how a painting is constructed.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Growing up in Kings Heath, Birmingham, he was drawn to the darker side of history and shunned playing football with this friends in favour of exploring the local Hare and Hounds pub, where the landlord regaled tales of hangings and said the cellar was used as a mortuary. As an adult, he went on to hold exhibitions based on prostitution in 18th century London and the history and meanings behind nursery rhymes.<\/p>\r\n<p>He has worked extensively with the West Midlands Police Museum to explore the criminal underworld of 19th century Birmingham. His haunting paintings delve into the history of the infamous Peaky Blinders gang, made famous by the successful BBC series of the same name. Through contributions from the sale of these artworks, we have been able to contribute to Birmingham Children's Hospital's 'Out To Play' appeal. <\/p>\r\n<p>Since March 2022, Jon's art has taken over Hill Street outside New Street Station in Birmingham for a 50-metre mural to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Featuring many of the main characters of the award-winning TV show – including Thomas Shelby, Alfie Solomons and Polly Gray – the large-scale installation has already wowed the creator of <em>Peaky Blinders<\/em>, Steven Knight, who described it as \"vivid and brilliant\". Castle Fine Art will donate £1 for every image of the wall that @castlegalleries is tagged in on social media with the hashtag #Brum4BCH. <\/p>\r\n<p>Jon says: “When I paint, I want to think 'Wow, I did this...how did I do it?' Amazing myself is my ultimate goal. There is a quote I like from Salvador Dalí, who said: “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” I’m always looking to improve my painting.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop art by Jon Jones\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Jon_Jones\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Jon's latest limited edition and original artworks here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":297,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Jon Jones","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Jon starts his work with just a scribble, preferring to keep his sketch loose and give his energy to the final painting. He uses oil on board, with Indian ink and pencil. While creating his art, he listens to David Bowie, Arctic Monkeys and Nick Cave. He once worked at a special needs school, and the music helps to add some chatter to the relatively solitary environment of an artist’s studio.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jon uses brushwork to explore the relationship between light and shadow, using a technique called chiaroscuro. This method, which involves creating tonal contrasts, was used by artists including Leonardo da Vinci. He also uses the Impressionist technique of marking, whereby separate brush marks and dabs of paint add light, life and movement to paintings. <\/p>\r\n<p>Jon says: \"When I start a new painting, even though I’ve been painting for years, I still have a real fear and anxiety. There’s nothing worse than looking at a blank wall. But as soon as a scribble is on the board, it’s broken up and I can relax again. I treat a painting like a jigsaw puzzle: you just try and work out where everything is, and hopefully everything then starts to make sense. Towards the end, it all fits together.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>To add emotion to his portraits, Jon focuses on the eyes. He explains: “My mother used to say that she disliked Lucian Freud because the eyes are dead and expressionless; whenever I choose a portrait to paint, I want to make it feel alive. You read a face by its emotion.” <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8R0bbOuLYpM","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10822,"featured_art_2_media_id":10821,"code":"JJO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":44283,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":20,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"lawrence-coulson","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:15:58","updated_at":"2023-09-19 10:14:18","deleted_at":null,"title":"Lawrence Coulson","bodytext":"<p>Inspired by his local landscape, Lawrence's evocative paintings illustrate the power of nature. Fields, coastlines, woods and winding pathways are captured in exquisite detail, with the artist also rendering the beauty of natural phenomena such as sunrises, lightning, snow and fog.<\/p>\r\n<p>In his most recent release, the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/lawrence-coulson-autumn-2023\">Autumn collection 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Coulson created emotionally striking pieces with impactful bold colours. The beauty of coastal scenes is reflected in soft, warm hues and bold patterns, representing self-reflection and inspiration as the main subjects. With focal points of light beams and cracks of lightning, the perfect ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere is created for you to get lost in.<\/p>","banner_id":39098,"meta_title":"About Lawrence Coulson","meta_description":"Find out more about the artist Lawrence Coulson on our Castle Fine Art website. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"Lawrence Coulson, landscape art, landscape artist, buy landscape art online, Castle Fine Art Lawrence Coulson, Castle Fine Art landscape art, Castle Fine Art","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":50941,"born":"Cambridge (1962)","lives_and_works":"South Lincolnshire","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Celebration (2019)","quote":"People tell me they buy my art for an escape. They are trapped in offices or away from nature, and if I can transport them somewhere else, even briefly, then I've done my job.","quote_image1_id":39094,"quote_image2_id":64495,"quote_image3_id":64486,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Hie_ZF9OEjY&t=70s","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>As the son of the successful landscape painter Gerald Coulson, Lawrence was encouraged from a young age to explore his artistic talents. Over the last three decades, he has traversed and reflected upon the elements to develop his own distinctive style, which combines traditional landscape painting with modern techniques. In 2019, he celebrated his 20-year anniversary with our publisher, Washington Green Fine Art. <\/p>\r\n<p>Lawrence's paintings fuse the serenity and drama of landscape art. His majestic backdrops inspire a meditative mood, allowing the viewer to escape into the idealised scenery. Whether he uses a fiery or melancholic palette, his art combines the reality of everyday life and the escapist virtues of fantasy and nature. His everlasting love for the British landscape is weaved into every painting, with influences including artists like J.M.W. Turner, Caspar David Friedrich and Edward Seago.<\/p>\r\n<p>Capturing natural light through finger-blended oil paints and fine brush work, his paintings are renowned for their ability to evoke powerful emotions. Some viewers have described his work as 'Turneresque', or described a spiritual experience. During his live-painting appearances at galleries nationwide, our collectors have been given an exclusive insight into his techniques and inspirations. <\/p>\r\n<p>The panoramic East Anglian landscape – especially the wide-open fenland and broad beaches of Norfolk – is a treasure trove of awe-inspiring scenes to spark his imagination. Lawrence adds: \"The beauty of a landscape painter is that one never ceases to learn. My heart still beats for the incomparable landscapes of Britain and belongs to our fair and pleasant land.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>His spring 2022 release, titled <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/from-highlands-to-shorelines\">Journeys<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, explores the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Depicting a moonlit sky and a blazing sunset over the northern coastline, these stunning scenes draw upon time spent in the wild and spiritual setting of the Cairngorms mountain range. His latest instalment of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/lawrence-coulson-an-artists-journey\">Journeys (2023)<\/a><\/strong><\/span> shows Lawrence's development as an artist, with stunning landscapes in monochrome colours.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lawrence says: \"I see beauty in the simplest of things. I’m interested in playing with narratives and characters, and using light and texture in different ways to evoke emotions. My head is full of ideas I’d love to explore.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop the latest art from Lawrence Coulson\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Lawrence_Coulson\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>Shop Lawrence's latest artworks here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":289,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Lawrence Coulson","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Lawrence feels a spiritual connection to his surroundings, from the sights to the sounds and smells. He begins with a simple pencil line to denote the horizon before mentally mapping out the rest of the composition. Following this, he applies oil paint before blending it with his fingers and then again with a fine brush. He repeats this process until his painting does justice to the landscape in his mind.<\/p>\r\n<p>He adds: \"The very start is probably the most exciting bit, the moment when you put that blank panel or blank canvas on the easel. I get a buzz when I go to an art supply shop and see the blank panels standing there; to me it’s not intimidating at all. There’s a real sense of anticipation, even with a clear idea of what I’d like to lay down in paint. The best part is starting and seeing how a painting will develop.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Over the last few years, Lawrence has become more experimental with his technique. He uses cocktail sticks to meticulously scratch in detail and individual blades of grass, while palette knives add texture. Oil based materials give his works a lustre, depth, warmth and tone. <\/p>\r\n<p>He says: \"I still take immense enjoyment from gathering my own reference shots, and I have been known to hare off with my camera at a moment’s notice if I spot a particularly striking sunset from my studio window. The landscape here in rural South Lincolnshire is a mixture of farmland, pasture and dense woodland. I can walk out into huge vistas with towering skies, or absorb myself in silent trees and foliage.\"<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TPUcjVKzTnw&t=3s","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":50635,"featured_art_2_media_id":50628,"code":"LCO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":39097,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":21,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"lorenzo-quinn","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:15:59","updated_at":"2020-12-11 19:49:16","deleted_at":null,"title":"Lorenzo Quinn","bodytext":"<p>Inspired by masters such as Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin, Italian artist Lorenzo is famed for his striking hand sculptures.<\/p>","banner_id":6605,"meta_title":"About Lorenzo Quinn","meta_description":"Find out more about the artist Lorenzo Quinn at Castle Fine Art. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"Lorenzo Quinn, sculptor, sculptures, Lorenzo Quinn art, Lorenzo Quinn art UK, Lorenzo Quinn hands, bronze, metal, metallic, Lorenzo Quinn Castle Fine Art, Lorenzo Quinn limited edition, Italian art, Italian artist","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":28889,"born":"Rome ","lives_and_works":"Barcelona","education":" American Academy of Fine Arts, New York (1986\u20131988)","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Venice Biennale (2017), Halcyon Gallery (2016), Gallery Odyssey Mumbai (2015), Miami International Art Fair (2014), Galleria Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro (2013)","quote":"The hand holds so much power: the power to love, to create, to hate, to destroy.","quote_image1_id":6612,"quote_image2_id":28887,"quote_image3_id":28888,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cc6k0vGKWUk","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>As the son of the actor Anthony Quinn, Lorenzo split his childhood between Italy and the USA. He studied at the American Academy of the Fine Arts in New York before enjoying a brief career as an actor.<\/p>\r\n<p>After turning his hand to sculpture, he gained notable commissions, including <em>The Tree of Life<\/em>, which was created for the United Nations and issued as a stamp in 1993. In 1994, he created a likeness of Saint Anthony for the Basilica del Santo in Padua, which was blessed by the Pope in front of a 35,000-strong crowd. <\/p>\r\n<p>Recent projects include the inauguration of his ‘Give’ sculpture at the Uffizi Gardens in Florence in August 2020. This was a gift from the artist and our sister gallery, Halcyon Gallery, to the Italian city of Pietrasanta, where it is now displayed at the International Sculpture Park. The sculpture shows the hand of a man joining that of a woman to underline the value of giving. It evokes a message of peace and addresses humanity, which is symbolised by an olive tree.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lorenzo prides himself on sculpting the most technically challenging part of the human body. For him, hands symbolise the power we have as humans to impact both our lives and those of people around us. He explains: “The hand holds so much power: the power to love, create, hate and destroy.”<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop the Lorenzo Quinn collection online\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Lorenzo_Quinn\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>Browse Lorenzo's collection online here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Lorenzo Quinn ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the sculptor has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kK_lmEyfO9Q&feature=youtu.be","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10624,"featured_art_2_media_id":10623,"code":"LQU","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6601,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":42,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"marvel","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:25","updated_at":"2023-10-17 14:52:47","deleted_at":null,"title":"Marvel","bodytext":"<p>Stan Lee, the American legendary comic book writer started in 1942 as an editorial assistant for Timely Comics, during which time he met John Romita. The Manhattan-born Lee wrote, art-directed and edited most of Marvel’s series, becoming one of the most important figures in the creation of the Marvel Universe.<\/p>\r\n<p>John Romita Sr., the celebrated comics artist began drawing The Amazing Spider-Man in 1966, served as an art director at Marvel for two decades and was later inducted in the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002, followed by the Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame in 2020. An instrumental part in the creation of multiple Marvel characters, the late great John Romita Sr. was best known for his realistic, naturalist and fluid art style.<\/p>","banner_id":6868,"meta_title":"Marvel","meta_description":"Find out about the Marvel Stan Lee collection: classic comic book covers hand-signed by the man himself. Shop online at Castle Fine Art","meta_keywords":"Stan Lee, Marvel comics, Marvel art, marvel limited edition art, marvel limited edition prints, stan lee limited edition art, prints signed by stan lee, wolverine, iron man, spiderman, spider man, captain america, hulk, star wars, avengers, xmen, x-men, M","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":121,"born":"New York, USA (1922)","lives_and_works":"Hollywood Hills, USA","education":"DeWitt Clinton High School","awards":"National Medal of Arts (2008)","exhibitions":null,"quote":"Entertainment is one of the most important things in people\u2019s lives. I feel that if you\u2019re able to entertain people, you\u2019re doing a good thing.","quote_image1_id":6876,"quote_image2_id":31679,"quote_image3_id":10163,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/O_tY3oeLkW4","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Stan Lee<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>In collaboration with noted artists - including Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Stan co-created Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, the Silver Surfer, the Avengers and many other fictional characters.<\/p>\r\n<p>He pioneered and advocated the use of comic books to comment on social issues such as bigotry, injustice and discrimination. As a result, Stan’s Marvel Revolution extended beyond the characters and storylines to engage with the audience and create a community between the readers and creators. In 1984, Stan was awarded the National Medal of Arts by the United States Congress - the highest honour awarded to an individual artist in the USA.<\/p>\r\n<p>In an interview with the Radio Times, Stan said: “It’s always great when people come up to me and mention how much they like the characters I’ve created. It’s a great feeling to hear that.”<\/p>\r\n<p>In November 2018, fans of all ages across the world united to mourn the passing of Stan Lee. As the mastermind behind some of the most popular characters ever to grace the pages of Marvel comics, the 95-year-old was as much a legend to the generations he inspired as the superheroes whose trials and triumphs he crafted on his trusty typewriter.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Our Stan Lee hand-signed <em>Legacy Collection<\/em> includes cover art, internal panels and splash pages from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Find out more <a title=\"Shop the Marvel Legacy collection \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/dont-miss-the-marvel-legacy-collection\">here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>John Romita Sr.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>American comic book artist, the late great John Romita Sr., is best known for his work on Marvel Comics including The Amazing Spider-Man and for co-creating iconic characters including Wolverine, Mary Jane Watson, and Luke Cage. Having joined Timely Comics, the precursor to Marvel, in 1949, Romita first comic work was as a ghost artist through which he met editor-in-chief Stan Lee. Known for his realistic art style, Romita added more personality and movement into the comics which wasn’t the norm in the early 50’s. It was only in 1951 that the artist drew his first superhero, a 1950s revival of Capitan America while still drawing other war, horror, and romance comics. It was during this time he was involved in many romance comics which further developed his drawing skills specially when drawing women, which he later became known for.<\/p>\r\n<p>A decade later, Romita was personally chosen by Lee as the new artist for the Amazing Spider-Man contributing to the new design for the character, having transformed Peter Parker and the rest of the cast. Having heavily influenced the iconic look of Marvel comics we adore today, Romita was later promoted as Marvel’s art director and later inducted in the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame in 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p>In June 2023, the world mourned the passing of John Romita Sr. as the artist who truly impacted the Marvel universe and forever changed the visual artistry of comics. Our Marvel Collection includes cover art, internal panels and splash pages from the Marvel Cinematic Universe signed by the late great John Romita Sr. Find out more <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/new-collection-of-marvel-superhero-comic-book-covers-signed-by-john-romita-sr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>","featured_collection_id":166,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Stan Lee","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>We were thrilled to be featured in Marvel's 'pull list' of their must-have comic art in September 2020. Fast-forward to 3:07 to discover their top picks, including '<a title=\"Shop The Avengers #1 - Earth's Mightiest Superheroes\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/the-avengers-1-earths-mightiest-super-heroes\"><strong>The Avengers #1<\/strong><\/a>', <a title=\"Shop The Incredible Hulk #307\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/the-incredible-hulk-3072\"><strong>The Incredible Hulk #307<\/strong><\/a>', '<a title=\"Shop The Incredible Hulk #152 - Who Will Judge the Hulk?\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/the-incredible-hulk-152-who-will-judge-the-hulk2\"><strong>The Incredible Hulk #152<\/strong><\/a>', '<a title=\"Shop The Mighty Avengers #Die, Avengers, Die\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/the-mighty-avengers-67-die-avengers-die1\"><strong>The Mighty Avengers #67<\/strong><\/a>' and '<a title=\"Shop The Incredible Hulk #1 - The Strangest Man of All Time!\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/the-incredible-hulk-1-the-strangest-man-of-all-time2\"><strong>The Incredible Hulk #1<\/strong><\/a>'. <\/p>\r\n<p>For more Marvel content, head over to our blog, where we've compiled a <a title=\"Check out the Castle Fine Art comic book glossary\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/learn-your-comic-book-a-z\"><strong>comic book glossary<\/strong><\/a>, and an article exploring the <a title=\"Discover the history of comic books \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/a-history-of-comic-books\"><strong>history of the genre<\/strong><\/a>. Plus don't forget you can catch up on all of our Marvel videos on our <a title=\"Watch our Marvel videos on our YouTube channel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-INbF4_HG_U&list=PLrXCYs1aZ9KYOXNRRSqMCJhjnU06Z4YLa\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a> channel. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w9V7ZqmteEY","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10224,"featured_art_2_media_id":10138,"code":"STL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6867,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":44,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"nic-joly","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:27","updated_at":"2023-11-20 09:24:27","deleted_at":null,"title":"Nic Joly","bodytext":"<p>What began as Nic Joly's hobby has transformed into a passion for sculpting minute depictions of everyday life. The British artist's 3D wall sculptures tackle topics like love, sex, mental health and war in a touching and humorous way.<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2024, we will be celebrating Nic Joly’s tenth anniversary with Castle Fine Art and remembering the intricate details tell stories of moments lived, emotions felt, and a journey embarked upon. As Nic reflects on the last decade and his past creations, the spirit of experimentation and the passion for self-expression is a reminder that Nic's artwork is an extension of him and the thoughtful, considered miniature works he creates. The most recent collection, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/nic-joly-celebrating-ten-years-with-castle-fine-art-with-forward-looking-new-collection\">The Next Chapter,<\/a><\/strong><\/span> references Nic’s evolving creative journey with his progressive techniques, unexplored themes, and sentiments yet to be unravelled and miniaturised. With renewed determination, Nic is ready to embark on The Next Chapter of his artistic journey.<\/p>","banner_id":44132,"meta_title":"About Nic Joly","meta_description":"Shop Nic's limited edition and original 3D wall sculptures at Castle Fine Art. These miniature scenes tackle everything from love and sex to mental health and war.","meta_keywords":"Nic Joly, Nic Joly art, miniature art, sculpture, 3D, small-scale art, family art, funny art, figures, handmade art, British artist, art for home, bedroom art, living room art","opengraph_id":27631,"thumbnail_id":36069,"born":"1973","lives_and_works":"Hampshire","education":"Winchester School of Art","awards":null,"exhibitions":"The Writing's on the Wall (2019), Life's a Carnival (2017), Being Human (2016), 141 Days (2016)","quote":"My fascination with creating small sculptures inspired by the theatre of life has grown into an absolute obsession. No area of life is safe!","quote_image1_id":36072,"quote_image2_id":86169,"quote_image3_id":81384,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yh2O3cYMXvk?feature=shared","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Nic's artistic career was born in a stained glass and metal workshop. Inspired by the European painters Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel, the former furniture designer explored his own unique style and began to create his tiny figurines. Each one is made from wire, paper and clay in his <a title=\"Find out more about Nic Joly's studio\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/nic-joly#from-the-studio\"><strong>Hampshire studio<\/strong><\/a>, with Nic recently turning his hand to LED technology and 3D printing. A wizard of mediums, he has experimented with everything from Japanese inks to toilet roll, acrylics, soil and glitter to bring his miniature scenes to life. <\/p>\r\n<p>Interspersing autobiographical elements with wry observations and a healthy dose of swear words, the sculptor's <a title=\"Shop limited edition sculptures by Nic Joly\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Nic_Joly\/statuses\/In_Stock\/types\/Limited_Edition\"><strong>limited edition<\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Shop original 3D wall sculptures by Nic Joly\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Nic_Joly\/statuses\/In_Stock\/types\/Original\"><strong>original<\/strong><\/a> sculptures expose taboos to get to the truth of how we really feel. Humorous depictions of the vices of the modern world are combined with touching explorations of subjects such as mental health and war. To date, he has raised over £80,000 for The Royal British Legion through the sale of his ‘<a title=\"Never Forgotten by Nic Joly\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/never-forgotten\"><strong>Never Forgotten<\/strong><\/a>’ sculpture, which commemorates the fallen soldiers of World War One.<\/p>\r\n<p>His <em><a title=\"Discover 65 Weeks by Nic Joly\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/nic-joly-65-weeks\"><strong>65 Weeks<\/strong><\/a><\/em> collection reveals his thoughts, observations and emotions following the announcement of the UK COVID-19 lockdown. They are both humorous – including a raunchy sex scene and the frenzy of panic-buying toilet roll – and poignant, exploring Nic’s struggle with depression and the love he feels for his wife and children. He says: “This is the most ambitious release I’ve ever done and also the most personal collection I’ve ever created. I wanted to do something hopeful.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Released in October 2021, his <a title=\"Shop #365 by Nic Joly\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/customise-your-nic-joly-artwork-the-365-collection\"><strong><em>#365<\/em><\/strong><\/a> series includes a party-themed artwork with customisable acrylic letters that can be mixed and matched to create a truly unique piece. Nic says: \"You can choose how you want the piece to look, and I will make it for you and only you. Each artwork is completely unique. I can’t wait to see all of the different ways you think of!\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Nic's Spring 2022 collection explores the different paths that love can take; be it friendship, family or romance. Showing that love comes in all shapes and forms, the two works take inspiration from the duality of the Ace of Spades card, and the Shakespearean tragedy <em>Romeo and Juliet<\/em>. Unique details include a sustainably sourced freshwater pearl and earth from the streets of Rome.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nic's 2023 collection,<a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/master-sculptor-nic-joly-gets-even-more-hands-on-with-new-collection\"> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Hands On<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a>, is deeply a personal one, and one that takes his art in a new direction. Though Nic’s heart is still with those ‘little people’, he has been secretly working on a private passion project since 1997, and he’s now ready to reveal it to the world. The <em>Hands On<\/em> collection has been named in honour of his roots from his former life as a carpenter and In many ways, this work is Nic revisiting and reflecting on his former self and bringing the experience and skills of those early years into the present. Showcasing both original wall-hanging and freestanding sculptures, Nic has used an ink stamp of his own hand throughout the series alongside a striking colour palette, polished bronze sculptures and carved 17th century wood. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shop Nic's latest original and limited edition artworks <a title=\"Shop Nic Joly's newest artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Nic_Joly\/statuses\/In_Stock\">here<\/a>, <\/strong><strong>or <a title=\"Contact us for access to Nigel Humphries' full collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\">contact us<\/a> for access to the full collection. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":298,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Nic Joly","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Situated in the leafy suburbs of Hampshire, Nic carves his figures as originals in wire and plaster before being cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax process. Also known as <em>cire perdue<\/em>, this is a method of metal casting whereby a molten metal is poured into a mould that has been created with a wax model. Once the mould is created, the wax model is melted and drained away.<\/p>\r\n<p>When dry, they are sanded down (either with a belt sander or a teeny-tiny strip of sandpaper) and cleaned before being hand-painted. The scaffolding is brazed with a blowtorch to create texture and a natural colour definition before being cut out of the thin plywood. Once Nic has all of the necessary parts, he can begin the painstaking construction, which can include installing anything from LED lights to replica mobile phones. <\/p>\r\n<p>For his <a title=\"Find out more about Nic Joly's 65 Weeks collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/nic-joly-65-weeks\"><em><strong>65 Weeks<\/strong><\/em><\/a> collection, Nic experimented with Japanese inks and glitter to capture his tumultuous emotions and wry observations following Boris Johnson's announcement of a UK COVID-19 lockdown. Describing the series as his \"most personal\" collection yet, he adds: \"When we all woke up on 23rd March 2020, none of us could really understand how our whole world was about to change forever. I had time to think, to grow what I believed in, and to look at ideas I had never had the time to look at before.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>His <a title=\"Shop #365 by Nic Joly\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/customise-your-nic-joly-artwork-the-365-collection\"><strong><em>#365<\/em><\/strong><\/a> release saw him fashion tiny disco balls from polysterene and plaster; each one was dipped and primed five times before it was covered in glitter and lacquered. Every egg was bleached before he pierced it with an electric drill, removing fragments with a pair of tweezers. The words 'We are all fragile' were printed onto water transfer paper and applied to the egg before it was dried so Nic could paint over the words by hand, while the customisable mirrored acrylic letters were designed by Nic and are cut with a laser cutter before being hand-polished.<\/p>\r\n<p>Taking a turn in direction, Nic's <strong><a title=\"Hands On\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/master-sculptor-nic-joly-gets-even-more-hands-on-with-new-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Hands On<\/em><\/a><\/strong> collection uses an ink stamp of his own miniaturised hand to create mazes, trees, waves and even a picture of our planet. Nic has a specialist understanding of woodworking, joinery and carving, which he has utilised to great effect in this new collection. Utilising a contemporary colour palette inspired and complimented by the natural hues Nic has used throughout the body of work, the materials and textures have been carefully considered throughout the collection. The simple and striking nature of the pieces is contrasted by the highly polished bronze figures meticulously positioned and interacting with the 2D elements of the work.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Find out more about the collection <a title=\"Discover Nic Joly's Hands On collection \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/master-sculptor-nic-joly-gets-even-more-hands-on-with-new-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. We'll also be revealing the latest news from the studio on our <a title=\"Follow us on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\">Facebook<\/a>, <a title=\"Follow us on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\">Twitter<\/a> and <a title=\"Follow us on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\">Instagram<\/a> channels. <\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-tTBrOIKzN0?si=jOb5b9Bw96gEs86s","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":27655,"featured_art_2_media_id":27656,"code":"NJO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":36070,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":93,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"nigel-humphries","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:11","updated_at":"2023-09-06 09:52:26","deleted_at":null,"title":"Nigel Humphries","bodytext":"<p>Recreating a child's enjoyment of creating their own adventures with figurines and imagination, Nigel's artworks allow us to revisit the awe and wonder of our younger years. His adorable miniature paintings capture some of the world's most iconic characters, from Marvel and DC Comics superheroes to real-life music stars and the cast of the <em>Star Wars<\/em> saga. <\/p>\r\n<p>Nigel's newest 2023 collection sees him <strong><a title=\"Nigel Humphries | A return to the Marvel universe\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/a-return-to-the-comic-universe-for-nigel-humphries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">return to the Marvel universe<\/a><\/strong> with an all-star cast of heroes from our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man to the Earth's mightiest heroes!<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","banner_id":64487,"meta_title":"About Nigel Humphries","meta_description":"Nigel draws upon his own childhood to create award-winning nostalgic oil paintings. Shop his collection at Castle Fine Art, funko pop","meta_keywords":"Nigel Humphries, art, artist, supehero art, cartoon art, superheroes, oil paintings, buy art online, childhood art, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Marvel, DC, miniature art, Batman, Wonder Woman, nostalgic art, buy art Castle Fine Art, IN:SIGHT","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":51198,"born":null,"lives_and_works":"Stoke-on-Trent","education":null,"awards":"People's Choice Award (IN:SIGHT 2016)","exhibitions":"Castle Fine Art (2019), Brampton Museum","quote":"I love bringing the characters to life, almost like in Disney\u2019s Toy Story film \u2013 that\u2019s my thinking behind it!","quote_image1_id":51196,"quote_image2_id":76132,"quote_image3_id":76134,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u23dtxD-NkI","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Passionate about revolutionising the way we view still-life painting, Nigel draws upon his childhood for inspiration. He hopes to spread happiness through his work and admires artists such as the American painter Norman Rockwell, the comic book artist Alex Ross and the English illustrator Arthur Rackham.<\/p>\r\n<p>After capturing superheroes and villains like Wonder Woman, Black Panther and the Joker, Nigel turned his focus to music stars for his <a title=\"Shop the Mixtape collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/mixtape\/artists\/Nigel_Humphries\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>Mixtape<\/em><\/strong><\/a> collection. Researching outfits, poses and unique features (including Freddie Mercury's chest hair!), he created a spectacular line-up that includes everything from pop to rock 'n' roll. Nigel says: “Small figures are always fun, no matter what genre. It’s tapping into musical tastes and creating a sense of nostalgia by revealing the musical scenes of different eras.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>His two most recent collections, <em>A New Hope<\/em> and <em>Episode II<\/em>, explore George Lucas' <em>Star Wars<\/em> saga. Featuring some of the series' best-loved characters - including Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Yoda and Darth Vader - these <a title=\"Shop Episode II and A New Hope by Nigel Humphries\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/star%20wars\/artists\/Nigel_Humphries\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>intergalactic artworks<\/strong><\/a> reflect Nigel's life-long love of <em>Star Wars<\/em>. He explains: \"I remember when I watched the first film [<em>Star Wars<\/em> <em>(Episode IV)<\/em> (1977)] for the first time, I was blown away by the storyline, the character design, the world-building and the special effects. I knew it was something unique, and it set the bar for all of the sci-fi films that came afterwards.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Nigel's small-scale artworks are fantastic for budding art collectors or as a gift, particularly if you have any awkward wall spaces that need refreshing. He says: “I like my smaller-sized artworks, as not everyone has the wall space for big pieces. They’re a nice size to collect and enjoy.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shop Nigel's latest original and limited edition artworks <a title=\"Shop Nigel Humphries' newest artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Nigel_Humphries\/statuses\/In_Stock\">here<\/a>, or <a title=\"Contact us for access to Nigel Humphries' full collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\">contact us<\/a> for access to the full collection. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":286,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Nigel Humphries","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>We took a behind-the-scenes tour of Nigel's studio and we couldn't help but be slightly jealous! After cuddling his two rescue greyhounds, we were escorted to his purpose-built studio in the back garden, where he has a cabinet full of Funko Pop characters and a drum kit to rest his easel on. <\/p>\r\n<p>To capture the energy of his famous personas, Nigel watches videos and researches costumes and photography. He also listens to a 'top hits' playlist of each artist for inspiration. Details such as creases, moustaches and facial expressions are captured using fine brushwork. <\/p>\r\n<p>For each piece, he sets up a miniature theatre stage with crumpled paper for the backdrop and the star of the show lit up in the centre. The initial layout is outlined on the canvas in willow charcoal before oil paint is applied onto a fine-grain linen canvas panel. <\/p>\r\n<p>As an incredibly skilled contemporary still-life artist, Nigel is always driven to achieve perfection in his work, both to satisfy his artistic development and the demands of fans of the characters he paints. He always researches the look of those characters in depth by watching films and listening to their soundtracks as he paints, as he’s very aware that collectors expect the details in his works to be totally correct.<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Mc8DGXHdQBo","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":90843,"featured_art_2_media_id":27257,"code":"NHU","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":51204,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":100,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"pascale-taurua","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:25","updated_at":"2023-09-06 09:27:24","deleted_at":null,"title":"Pascale Taurua","bodytext":"<p>After working as a fashion model in London, Tokyo and Japan, Pascale Taurua combines figurative art with elements of the French street art aesthetic to create <a title=\"Discover Pascale Taurua's collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Pascale_Taurua\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>powerful artworks<\/strong><\/a> that celebrate fashion as a form of self-expression. Her sensual paintings often feature classic French brands, including Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and more.<\/p>\r\n<p>Her newest collection <strong><a title=\"Pascale Taurua | À Sa Place\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/walking-in-the-stylish-shoes-of-pascale-taurua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">À Sa Place<\/a>, <\/strong>translating to 'in her shoes', presents confidently chic statements while focusing on designer accessories from fashion giants, Chanel and Hermès. <\/p>","banner_id":51048,"meta_title":"Pascale Taurua","meta_description":"French painter Pascale Taurua is fascinated by the power and beauty of fashion. Shop her collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Pascale Taurua, texture, mixed media, French art, art France, Paris art, feminist art, female art, buy art online UK, international artist, French artist, sex, figurative art, nude, female, body, legs, breasts, fashion","opengraph_id":54000,"thumbnail_id":51046,"born":"New Caledonia, South Pacific","lives_and_works":"Paris, France","education":"Conservatoire of Arts, Papeete, Tahiti","awards":null,"exhibitions":"World Art Dubai (2021), La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 des Artistes Fran\u00e7ais (2020), Le Salon des Beaux Arts (2018)","quote":"Collectors have their own stories and interpretations of the images and how they make them feel: happy, sexy, anything.","quote_image1_id":51049,"quote_image2_id":51050,"quote_image3_id":51051,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JzGE0WNQbJ8","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Through her figurative artworks, Pascale explores her memories of the fashion world and the way that clothes can make people feel. She explains: \"We know that Paris is the city of fashion. Parisian style is a mix of street style and high fashion, and I love to play with them both. Everything I paint is everything that I used to live. Every time I open a magazine, I feel inspired. My love for fashion is endless.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Whether it’s a pair of Christian Louboutin heels or Converse trainers, Pascale believes that a person can make their own decision about how their clothing impacts their individual style and confidence; it is not up to society to decide this. She adds: “For me, being beautiful is not very important, but how people feel in the clothes they wear, that’s what’s good.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Featured at the Paris Art Fair and Art Dubai, along with publications including <em>Pratique des Arts<\/em>, Pascale's artworks have taken many forms, from urban art on the streets of Paris to emotive figurative works displayed at Le Salon d’Automne on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. Her journey of self-discovery has taken her to the Middle East, and led her to experiment with materials such as gold leaf, which she says embodies \"the strength, beauty and light of female nature.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Pascale says: \"Most of our homes are so sober and need a touch of madness; my paintings show that we have this. They can help you to show what you like, or remind you of something. I want my work to be free for people to put their own imaginations to. They can imagine 'who is this woman', or 'who is this man?' and imagine their own story, or put themselves into it.\" <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Discover Pascale Taurua's collection \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Pascale_Taurua\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Pascale's latest original and limited edition artworks here<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Pascale Taurua","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Pascale's apartment studio is located in the picturesque coastal city of Biarritz in southwestern France. Keeping Pascale company is her tiny Bichon Maltese, Louise, who gets up to all kinds of mischief! She says: \"I start each morning off on the right foot with a nice cup of tea, and then put on my workout clothes for an active hour-long walk along the beach. Then I start working on my art, which can alternate between painting in oils on canvas and applying gold and silver leaf.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>With Pascale commissioned by clients all over the world and boasting a packed exhibition schedule, there is rarely a quiet moment and she admits the hours pass at \"breakneck\" speed. She does, however, make a conscious effort to look after her mental health. She explains: \"My universe is in my studio in front of a canvas. When I work in front of my easel, I stay there for two or three hours at a time before taking a tea or snack break to watch a show on YouTube, which allows me to take my mind off things. So when I come back to my painting, it is with a new look and energy.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Painting on canvas with extra-fine oil, she blocks in her sketch before allowing the piece to choose its own direction. Her studio walls are adorned with drawings, photographs and images from magazines, which she uses for inspiration. Pascale’s studio assistant, while perhaps slightly furrier than most, is definitely enthusiastic. The artist says: \"Louise – a little four-legged creature with the muzzle of a fox, tail of a pig and snow-white fur – discreetly slips into my studio and takes pleasure in trampling in my paint palette. I find her tiny footprints all over the carpet and on my bed!\"<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":51052,"featured_art_2_media_id":51053,"code":"PTA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":51047,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":26,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"paul-corfield","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:04","updated_at":"2023-10-19 10:11:28","deleted_at":null,"title":"Paul Corfield","bodytext":"<p>From sunset-soaked hills to seaside cliffs and snow-laden trees, Paul’s beautiful landscapes explore the beauty of the British countryside. Presented an idealised view of nature, his <a title=\"Shop limited edition prints by Paul Corfield\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Paul_Corfield\/statuses\/In_Stock\/types\/Limited_Edition\"><strong>limited edition prints<\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Shop original art by Paul Corfield\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Paul_Corfield\/statuses\/In_Stock\/types\/Original\"><strong>original oil paintings<\/strong><\/a> add a feeling of peace and tranquility to any living space. His collection, <a title=\"Shop Paul Corfield's new Becoming collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/becoming-paul-corfield-15-years-of-magical-landscapes-book-and-artworks\"><strong><em>Becoming<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, included his first-ever hardback book and a selection of brand-new artworks, whilst his latest collection, <em><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/paul-corfield-returns-with-heartwarming-home-from-home-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home From Home<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, infuses his paintings with exciting new colours.<\/p>","banner_id":43505,"meta_title":"Paul Corfield","meta_description":"Paul's heartwarming landscapes include countryside, seaside and seasonal scenes. Find out more about his inspirations and shop the collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Paul Corfield. Paul Corfield art, Paul Corfield print, landscape art, landscape, seaside art, nature art, countryside art, trees, hills, sea, waves, Dorset, British art, British artist, nostalgic art, landscape","opengraph_id":43348,"thumbnail_id":89,"born":"Bournemouth","lives_and_works":"Dorset","education":null,"awards":"Aesthetica Art Prize (longlisted, 2015)","exhibitions":"Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition (2020)","quote":"The reason I paint is to escape. People can use my artworks to connect with their own escapism.","quote_image1_id":43504,"quote_image2_id":80817,"quote_image3_id":43502,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pM-APFsQbNQ","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Paul’s artworks are a fantastic choice for fans of both traditional and contemporary landscape art. Akin to classical landscape painters like J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, Titian, Camille Pissarro and Claude Monet, he has created a vision of nature that perfectly encapsulates the thoughts and feelings of the time. His positive outlook reflects a generation who is looking to the future, and who wants to bring happiness and nostalgia into their lives. <\/p>\r\n<p>Artistic license gives his vistas a fairy tale, dreamlike quality that has touched the hearts of collectors at all stages of life; from newlyweds decorating their first home, to families with children. In his early days, Paul researched the work of the Hudson River School movement, which was inspired by European Romanticism and its celebration of the emotions and aesthetics of art, music and literature. Other inspirations have included abstract art and 3D software, along with the American artist Grant Wood and the Disney illustrator Eyvind Earle. <\/p>\r\n<p>Each of his touching scenes features magical details, including tiny flowers, winding paths and the waves of the sea. The airbrushed appearance is created with a fine paintbrush and reflects the concept of idealism. He adds: “In my paintings, existence has been stripped back down to the basics: there are no telephone wires, no street lights, no roads for cars. It’s not a real world, but a world people wish existed. Everything looks like it is meant to be there; each element is in its right place.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Released in October 2021, his first book, <a title=\"Becoming Paul Corfield: discover the book\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/paul-corfield\/becoming-paul-corfield\"><strong><em>Becoming Paul Corfield<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, chronicles his growth from an up-and-coming artist in Dorset to a prolific painter with artworks in galleries nationwide. Celebrating 15 years with our publisher, the accompanying collection of exclusive limited edition prints and original artworks reimagines some of his most popular sold-out pieces from throughout his career.<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul says: “People tell me they love my art or can picture themselves in it, which is so touching. Often, they buy it for a celebration or to remember someone they’ve loved and lost; this is very special to me.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Discover Paul Corfield's Becoming collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/becoming-paul-corfield-15-years-of-magical-landscapes-book-and-artworks\">Discover Paul's new <em>Becoming<\/em> collection here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":291,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Paul Corfield","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Paul works from his home studio in the heart of the Dorset countryside. His painting process starts with a small thumbnail sketch, with Paul drawing inspiration from a range of sources, including memories, photographs, and scenes from television or Instagram. After scribbling down a sketch, he plays around with the composition and then plots it out on the canvas with a grid. <\/p>\r\n<p>Colour theory - mixing and combining colours to create visual effects - is integral to his work. Paul explains: \"If I’m painting a sunset sky for a predominantly green landscape, I use purples and blues to really make the greens in the foreground pop. When painting a green field, I’ll underpaint it in bright pink so the little sparkles show through. I’ll start with the sky and the furthest hills and work my way forward, adding the tiny dots to the trees at the very end.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>To add these details, Paul uses an optivisor with precision-ground optical glass lenses. He says: “The magnifier gives me 2.5x magnification, which allows me to perfectly space the dots so they don’t overlap. The distant trees and bushes usually have four different colours of dots: a lowlight, shadow, midtone and highlight. Distant houses in my paintings have tiny details too, especially the window frames. I can paint a tiny 1mm-wide frame with crossbars, which would be impossible without the magnifier; it’s like looking through a microscope.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking on his materials, Paul says: “I use only the best oil paints: they’re handmade with linseed oil and pigment for a long-lasting, vibrant finish. The pigment loading – how intense the hue is – is much higher, which stops the colours from becoming transparent and creates a beautiful richness. It may be more expensive, but it makes such a huge difference to my paintings. I try to work with sustainable materials wherever possible.” <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10682,"featured_art_2_media_id":10681,"code":"PCO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":43501,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":28,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"paul-kenton","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:07","updated_at":"2023-10-17 09:57:40","deleted_at":null,"title":"Paul Kenton","bodytext":"<p>Like the Impressionist painters before him, Paul evokes moods and emotions with his colours, free shapes and energetic lines. Famed for his dazzling cityscapes, he effortlessly captures the hustle and bustle of the city, and, more recently, the world's landscapes. His <strong><a title=\"Shop works by Paul Kenton\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Paul_Kenton\/statuses\/In_Stock\">expansive portfolio<\/a><\/strong> of limited edition prints and original oil and watercolour paintings includes his awe-inspiring <a title=\"Discover Ascension by Paul Kenton\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/ascension\/artists\/Paul_Kenton\"><strong><em>Ascension<\/em><\/strong><\/a> release, which features two panoramic mountainscapes on aluminium. <\/p>\r\n<p>His 2022 collection <em><strong><a title=\"Paul Kenton | Searching Light\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/shining-a-light-on-metallic-cityscapes-paul-kenton-searching-light-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Searching Light<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is a celebration of the artist's fascination with light. From a breathtaking panorama of London that captures bold details and glowing lines, to the electric energy of New York at night, this collection will transform in any space. In August 2022, we were delighted to host Paul at our gallery in <strong><a title=\"Birmingham's International Convention Centre\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/galleries\/birmingham-icc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham's prestigious International Convention Centre<\/a><\/strong> to showcase a stunning selection of original artworks as part of this collection.<\/p>","banner_id":64481,"meta_title":"About Paul Kenton","meta_description":"Find out more about the cityscape artist Paul Kenton at Castle Fine Art. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"Paul Kenton, cityscape, city art, city painting, Paul Kenton art, Paul Kenton Castle Fine Art, Castle Fine Art, New York, London, metal art, drip painting","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":51171,"born":"Derby","lives_and_works":"Devon","education":null,"awards":"The Prince's Trust (2005)","exhibitions":"Chase Contemporary (2019), Metallique II (2018)","quote":"I aim to transport the viewer. I\u2019m on the constant lookout for energetic locations and inspiration.","quote_image1_id":64482,"quote_image2_id":44167,"quote_image3_id":91845,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lR4my6zkpBA","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Paul's travels have taken him all over the world, from New York to Paris, London, Vienna, Tokyo and the Alps. The spectacular sights are captured in his dynamic oil paintings, which are created in textured layers on aluminium, copper, wood and canvas. Painting <em>en plein air<\/em>, he captures the mood and atmosphere of a location through light, block shapes and gestural lines. <\/p>\r\n<p>He is not inspired by any particular artists, instead evolving his own style over the last 20 years. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at Chase Contemporary in New York for the launch of <em>London\/New York<\/em> in March 2019. Paul adds:<strong> <\/strong>“I find it exhilarating to express the furious movement, artificial lights and vibrancy of a busy city centre.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Experimentation is key to his success, and his recent <a title=\"Discover Monumental by Paul Kenton\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/paul-kenton-monumental-collection-2021\"><strong><em>Monumental<\/em><\/strong><\/a> release includes a rare selection of coastal and landscape scenes. In recent years, he has also experimented with exposed metal, which projects the changes in light throughout the day and transforms the piece as the viewer walks past.<\/p>\r\n<p>His stunning <a title=\"Discover Ascension by Paul Kenton\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/ascension\/artists\/Paul_Kenton\"><strong><em>Ascension<\/em><\/strong><\/a> collection includes two spectacular mountainscapes that take inspiration from a summer road trip to Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe. From Chamonix at the base of Mont Blanc, Paul travelled to the top of Aiguille du Midi, which offered spectacular panoramic views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul says: \"In most of my paintings I flick paint on, and it does help to create more movement. If you look closely at all of my paintings there is a lot of abstraction within them - it is only when you look from a distance that it all comes together.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop the latest works from Paul Kenton\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Paul_Kenton\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Paul's latest limited edition and original artworks here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":113,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Paul Kenton","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Paul's purpose-built studio is housed inside an old gasworks that dates back to 1868 and features stained glass windows, industrial steelwork and original brick walls. However, to capture the true feel of the city, he starts his sketches outside.<\/p>\r\n<p>He explains: \"Shadows move fast and light sources appear and disappear in seconds, giving me moments to record what I see. My head is bursting with ideas for paintings. Whilst going through sketchbooks, I can rekindle the emotions and feelings of a particular scene. I paint in layers to create form until I can sense the atmosphere I want, and the structures start to emerge.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>To create texture, Paul manipulates the paint on his chosen surface – including canvas, aluminium and wood. For his <a title=\"Shop Paul Kenton's original paintings\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Paul_Kenton\/types\/Original\"><strong>original paintings<\/strong><\/a>, he adds layers of oil paint, each of which is left to dry before the next layer is added. Over the years, his dripping technique has become more controlled as he has experimented with the application. This has created more refined detail and sharper edges, which elevate the metallic elements and give a contemporary finish.<\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking about his rare inclusion of figures, he says: \"People help to create movement within a piece, but I do not go into any detail with the figures. I just try to hint at the presence of people to capture the feeling of movement, liveliness and busyness.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about our artists' studios, don't miss our regular <em>Studio Sessions<\/em> feature in <em>Fine Art Collector<\/em> magazine. Catch up on previous issues <a title=\"Catch up on previous issues of Fine Art Collector magazine\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/magazines\">here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i97KVA96CTw","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10685,"featured_art_2_media_id":10686,"code":"PKE","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":75063,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":134,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"paul-stephenson","created_at":"2019-01-14 12:46:05","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:19:55","deleted_at":null,"title":"Paul Stephenson","bodytext":"<p>Researching and recreating the practices first established by Andy Warhol, London-based artist Paul has dedicated the last decade to creating <a title=\"Find out more about After Warhol by Paul Stephenson\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/available-now-after-warhol-by-paul-stephenson\"><strong><em>After Warhol<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Created using the Pop Art founder's original acetate, his <strong><a title=\"Shop Paul Stephenson's new Cow series\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/not-just-wallpaper-andy-warhols-cow-series-by-paul-stephenson\">newest release<\/a> <\/strong>recreates Warhol's iconic <em>Cow<\/em> series. <\/p>","banner_id":35497,"meta_title":"About Paul Stephenson","meta_description":"Find out more about Warhol artist Paul Stephenson at Castle Fine Art","meta_keywords":"Paul Stephenson, Warhol, Andy Warhol, Warholian, pop art, new, original, silkscreen, silk screen, modern art, 1960s, Marilyn, After Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Jackie O, Jackie Onassis, Mao, electric chair, Alexander Heinrici, Warhol, Rainer Crone","opengraph_id":12934,"thumbnail_id":12941,"born":"London (1976)","lives_and_works":"London","education":"Syracuse University, NYC","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Buy Art Fair (2017), Trinity House (2017)","quote":"I get into character. I often feel like one of Warhol\u2019s studio assistants, and I keep asking myself, \u2018What would Andy do?\u2019.","quote_image1_id":12943,"quote_image2_id":12945,"quote_image3_id":35496,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GP_RbtjbLXo","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Rarely has such a faithful rendering of an artist’s methodology been established with the rigour and diligence that we see in <em>After Warhol<\/em>. Paul Stephenson’s odyssey into the world of Warhol began in 2010 when he purchased a collection of the artist’s original acetates. His ensuing collection – created in collaboration with one of Warhol’s original master printers, <a title=\"Find out more about Alexander Heinrici\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-of-after-warhol\"><strong>Alexander Heinrici<\/strong><\/a> – has been lauded both by the BBC and VICE Magazine.<\/p>\r\n<p>When asked about the debate surrounding the authorship of these works, Paul says: “I like the idea of turning the art world upside down, I think Andy liked it too.” Quite so; Warhol was known for subverting accepted practices and challenging the old guard stance taken by the art world. He was unashamedly open about his hands-off approach, often not engaging with his art beyond the initial stage of working with the acetates directly. Such was his candour, he named his studio ‘The Factory’. There, others would print the pieces for him, and famously even sign art on his behalf. Warhol was quoted as saying: ‘I want other people to make my paintings … I think somebody should be able to do all my paintings for me.’ <\/p>\r\n<p>Arguably, Paul feels more strongly invested in replicating each stage of Warhol’s practice with unwavering conviction than the artist himself would have deemed necessary. From travelling far and wide to source the same canvases and pigments for <em>After Warhol<\/em> and working alongside Alexander Heinrici. Paul’s efforts were rewarded when the world’s leading Warholian authority, <a title=\"Find out more about Professor Rainer Crone\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-of-after-warhol\"><strong>Professor Rainer Crone<\/strong><\/a> stated: ‘These are fantastic, they are in Warhol’s concept… In my expertise [sic] opinion paintings made with these film positives under described circumstances and executed posthumously by professionals (scholars as well as painters) are authentic Andy Warhol paintings.’<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop After Warhol by Paul Stephenson\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/not-just-wallpaper-andy-warhols-cow-series-by-paul-stephenson\">Shop Paul's new <em>After Warhol <\/em>collection here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Paul Stephenson","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Journeying between his home in London and the busy streets of New York has become the norm for Paul, as he has spent the last decade working with one of Andy Warhol’s own master printers to turn his original acetates (film positives) into ‘posthumous Warhols’, as identified by leading Warholian expert Rainer Crone.<\/p>\r\n<p>Infamous for his own appropriation and repurposing of iconic images, we can only speculate that the Pop Art founder would approve of Paul’s works, which have been created using the same technique and materials. In his quest for authenticity, Paul tracked down the paints – some dating back to the 70s and 80s – that Warhol used to a little shop in London (rumoured to be <em>Harry Potter<\/em> author J.K. Rowling’s inspiration for the Ollivanders wand shop).<\/p>\r\n<p>Alongside Alexander Heinrici, Paul has brought Warhol’s original acetates to life. Bought at an auction in London and authenticated by the Andy Warhol Museum, these items are the last materials to have been worked on by Warhol by hand before the mechanical process of silkscreen printing began. Faithfully following Warhol’s method, Paul blew up the original acetate before transferring the image to a larger canvas and using a squeegee to press the inks through a screen. You can find out more about the silkscreen printing process <a title=\"Find out more about silkscreens\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/all-about-silkscreens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":23944,"featured_art_2_media_id":23945,"code":"PSE","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":35495,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":70,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"pele","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:52","updated_at":"2023-02-27 14:59:19","deleted_at":null,"title":"Pel\u00e9","bodytext":"<p>Edson Arantes do Nascimento – better known as Pelé – was the most celebrated football player in history. Our collection captures not just his skills on the field, but the humility and passion of the man behind the legend.<\/p>","banner_id":6644,"meta_title":"About Pel\u00e9","meta_description":"Find out about football legend Pel\u00e9, and browse Pel\u00e9-inspired artworks and photographs at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Pele, Pele photograph, Pele art, Pele portfolio, football art, Pele Castle Fine Art, buy Pele art, Castle Fine Art, World Cup art, 1966, Three Lions on a Shirt, England team photo , Brazil, Santos, Pele funeral, Pele death","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":173,"born":"Minas Gerais, Brazil","lives_and_works":"Brazil","education":null,"awards":"FIFA World Cup (1970, 1962, 1958)","exhibitions":"Art Life Football (2015)","quote":"My joy, throughout my life, has been football.","quote_image1_id":6646,"quote_image2_id":6647,"quote_image3_id":6648,"video_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/140814811","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Included are photographs highlighting some of his most iconic moments on the field, along with Pelé-inspired artworks by Nic Joly, Keith Maiden and Stuart McAlpine Miller. Each piece is hand-signed by Pelé himself.<\/p>\r\n<p>Pelé’s unrivalled career saw him score 1,283 in 1,366 matches. In 1958, aged just 17, he became the youngest-ever winner of a World Cup tournament and the youngest scorer in a World Cup final. He later led Brazil to two more World Cup titles in 1962 (Chile) and 1970 (Mexico).<\/p>\r\n<p>Following a transfer to the New York Cosmos, he played an emotional farewell game at a sold-out Giants Stadium in 1977. Named ‘Football Player of the Century’ by FIFA, Pelé continued to illustrate his commitment to sport and society by acting as a spokesperson, ambassador and philanthropist until his death on 29 December 2022.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Pel\u00e9","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10688,"featured_art_2_media_id":10687,"code":"PEL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6643,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":29,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"peter-smith","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:09","updated_at":"2023-11-10 11:45:54","deleted_at":null,"title":"Peter Smith","bodytext":"<p>Peter and Jayne Smith are a British artistic duo and creators of one of the most collectable and beloved series of fine artworks. Popular culture, social critique and an insatiable love for finding the fun in life, Peter and Jayne's creations remind us to recapture a little of that cheeky childhood sparkle we so often grow out of.<\/p>\r\n<p>Together they have created the Lost Impossimals™, Lost Alice™ and Impossimals® series, which feature his beloved characters in a range of humorous scenes and situations. The Impossimals have gained a dedicated following among art enthusiasts for their unique blend of humour, creativity, and artistic craftsmanship.<\/p>\r\n<p>The talented duo has a range of original and limited edition artworks and sculptures available including their brand new collection, <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/peter-and-jayne-smith-shake-things-up-with-their-new-impossimals-collection\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>The Shaker Maker<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a>. Peter and Jayne returned, by popular demand, with the latest in their Impossimal drinks series: 'The Shaker Maker', featuring their own twist on a menu of the classic cocktails we all know and love.<\/p>","banner_id":37357,"meta_title":"About Peter Smith","meta_description":"Discover the Impossimal world of Peter Smith at Castle Fine Art. His limited edition prints and original paintings and sketches are available with free UK delivery.","meta_keywords":"Peter Smith, Impossimal, Impossimals, cute art, cartoon art, buy Peter Smith art, Peter Smith art UK, Lost Alice, A Cup of Tea and A Slice of Bake, Eccentricus Britannicus, Sotally Tober, Jam & Jeroboam, quirky art","opengraph_id":36322,"thumbnail_id":6797,"born":"Mansfield (1967)","lives_and_works":"Lincolnshire","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Sex, Drugs 'n Sausage Rolls (2020), Eccentricus Britannicus (2019), Screwballed (2017)","quote":"Complex, comforting, humorous, puzzling, perplexing and entertaining, each creation has its own story to tell. Somewhere, someplace there\u2019s an Impossimal creation waiting just for you.","quote_image1_id":37360,"quote_image2_id":37358,"quote_image3_id":38457,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VCr8lWfGSJg","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>With Peter as a contemporary still-life painter with a rich background in character graphics, and the duo’s humorous approach to life, their artworks are known for their intricate details and vibrant colours, giving them a surreal and captivating quality.<\/p>\r\n<p>With inspirations and influences ranging from classic still life masters, to the off the wall authors and artists of rare and collectible publications and lowbrow surreal art movement, Peter and Jayne have a distinct approach to their artwork and unbridled creativity that has remained incredibly personal. Peter’s fusion of classical oil painting techniques and irreverent humour gives his work a decidedly contemporary twist.<\/p>\r\n<p>Full of ingenious riddles, wordplay and visual jokes, the duo’s surreal yet endearing artworks make an incredible gift or finishing touch to a home. Adult themes of love, debauchery and gluttony are underpinned by a desire to make his collectors smile and remember \"the imaginative wonderment and limitless creativity\" we experienced as children, which Peter believes is \"something we lost as we got a little older.\"<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Impossimals<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>With an experienced background in character graphics, Peter Smith is an expert in capturing the essence of a person within drawing and animation. Originally intrigued by how few features allowed him to expressively capture and portray a person's character, the Impossimals were born and grew to represent many real people in Peter and Jaynes circle of family, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\r\n<p>Since then, Peters Impossimal renderings have captured the cultural imagination of a huge number of art lovers growing into a loyal collector base. By no means simple creations, the Impossimals have grown to encompass a rich backstory and span several expressions of existence. The Impossimals have always been created for and beloved by an adult audience, encompassing classic British wit and sarcasm; representing adult themes and recognisable expressions.<\/p>\r\n<p>With everyone finding that little something they love, the Impossimals have become the most recognisable characters in Fine Art, no doubt down to Peters fine artistic craftsmanship and the amusing, ironic and all too relevant situational humour they find themselves in! Peter says: “Complex, comforting, humorous, puzzling, perplexing and entertaining, each creation has its own story to tell. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, which path through life you take, if you like art or not, or how and where you hang your art: somewhere, someplace there’s an Impossimal creation waiting just for you.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop the latest artworks from Peter and Jayne Smith\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Peter_Smith\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Peter and Jayne's latest limited edition and original artworks here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":295,"studio_title":"Inside the Impossimal world of Peter Smith","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>From baking hundreds of jammy cakes and scones to guzzling wine and installing a miniature working railway station, life at Impossimal HQ is never dull. The pair’s home is the perfect studio for their eccentric art, with quirks including a Victorian dining room and a two-foot teapot. Peter and Jayne are fond of creating a set to bring their characters to life, with Jayne using clay to form the shapes and metals and mixed media for the background. Peter in turn works mainly in oils on board for his paintings, and clay and cloth for the sculptures. <\/p>\r\n<p>Inside the studio is a wonderland of curiosities: along with a Victorian apothecary cabinet with real medicines, Peter and Jayne share their art space with a skeleton. Used for their Lost Impossimals™ and Lost Alice™ character work, this ghoulish figure is clad in a Victorian temperance sash, which was used during the social movement to prohibit alcohol. Atop its shoulder is a 1930s doll, and on its skull is a headmaster's mortar board hat, with a red wooden apple for its heart. <\/p>\r\n<p>Hanging on the walls are construction sketches for the Impossimal characters, along with a frame filled with an assortment of childhood memories, games and vintage artefacts. These include an old Secret Agent ID, a set of false teeth, a flintlock pistol, a belt buckle from Peter's teenage years and a box of working matches from 1903. Another quirky feature is a horse saddle, which Peter sits on to paint!<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VCr8lWfGSJg","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10691,"featured_art_2_media_id":10692,"code":"PSM","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6938,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":52,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"raphael-mazzucco","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:34","updated_at":"2023-09-06 13:29:58","deleted_at":null,"title":"Raphael Mazzucco","bodytext":"<p>Raphael’s illustrious career reads like a Who’s Who of art, photography and fashion. After creating imagery for the likes of <em>Vogue<\/em>, <em>Marie Claire<\/em> and <em>Vanity Fair<\/em>, he has turned his aesthetic to fine art.<\/p>","banner_id":26917,"meta_title":"Raphael Mazzucco","meta_description":"Raphael Mazzucco is one of the world\u2019s most influential and talented fashion photographers and contemporary artists. Learn more and shop his work at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Raphael Mazzucco, Raphael Mazzucco fine art photography, Raphael Mazzucco fashion photography, Raphael Mazzucco contemporary art, fine art photography, photography collage, contemporary art,","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":26930,"born":"Canada","lives_and_works":"Lebanon, Connecticut","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Gaia (2019), The Never-Ending Summer (2018), Chase Contemporary (2018)","quote":"Beauty layered with natural elements has always been my recipe. Nothing we create can compare to the perfect beauty of nature.","quote_image1_id":6675,"quote_image2_id":86743,"quote_image3_id":26919,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bQ733H27cfQ","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Raphael Mazzucco's visual narrative captures the human form against a backdrop of startling landscapes that span the continents, from Icelandic glaciers to African wildlife and Vietnamese rice paddies. By layering paint, photography, and hand-lettered text, Raphael takes viewers on a documentary-style journey through geographic and emotional terrains.<\/p>\r\n<p>The artist honed his craft in Italy, France, Amsterdam and New York. His projects have included an artwork and photo essay book with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and celebrity portraiture of Benicio del Toro, Matt Damon and Susan Sarandon. In 2018, he released his first-ever collector’s edition book, <em>The Never-Ending Summer<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<p>After moving to the wilderness of Connecticut, USA, Raphael was inspired to create his <em>Gaia<\/em> collection, which takes its title from the Greek goddess of nature. This breathtaking selection of hand-embellished limited edition and original works layers natural elements such as flowers and leaves with classical imagery and portraiture. \"Working on <em>Gaia<\/em> felt like going through my old diaries,\" explains Raphael. \"All of these particular images hold great meaning and memory for me. My last collection was photographed and created during the springtime before the pandemic, focussing on beauty, warmth and the vibrant colours of nature. This collection was created over the winter months during COVID, which gave me the time to deep dive into my archives and rediscover all these special pieces.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>The first instalment of Raphael's <em>Grass Roots <\/em>series followed the internationally acclaimed artist as he journeyed back through 25 years of memories from the far reaches of the Mother Continent. The second instalment of <em><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/raphael-mazzuccos-stunning-new-grass-roots-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grass Roots <\/a><\/strong><\/em>takes its inspiration from Raphael's travels in Kenya and up the Amazon in Brazil.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><em><a title=\"Shop Grass Roots 2022 by Raphael Mazzucco \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/raphael-mazzucco#art\">Discover the Grass Roots collection by Raphael Mazzucco.<\/a><\/em><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":216,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Raphael Mazzucco","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Raphael's travels encompass every iconic habitat imaginable, from the salt flats of South America to the majesty of the Serengeti. <\/p>\r\n<p>His 2017 <em>Exposure<\/em> collection saw the artist transform a 2000 sq ft New Jersey shipping dock container into a darkroom. Intertwining cutting-edge photography with Japanese flora and old-school film development, the body of work simultaneously embraces the past and speaks to the future of his ever-evolving aesthetic. <\/p>\r\n<p>In 2018, he released <em>The Never-Ending Summer<\/em>, a collection of stunning original pieces and his first-ever collector's edition book. Featuring behind-the-scenes photography and memoirs from some of his closest confidants, it provides an intimate glimpse into the world of Raphael Mazzucco and was exhibited at the prestigious Chase Contemporary gallery during New York Fashion Week. <\/p>\r\n<p>His <em>Gaia <\/em>collection was created in Raphael’s outdoor studio and was exposed to the weather to develop like a photograph under the sun. Rustic textures are juxtaposed by daubs of colourful paint and geometric forms neatly plotted out in string like the coordinates of a map. Viewers are invited to navigate their journey through the layers of classical imagery, nostalgic photography and natural elements like feathers, flowers and leaves. His latest collection, <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/raphael-mazzuccos-stunning-new-grass-roots-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Grass Roots 2023<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, features an exciting new colour palette based on travels in Africa and in the Amazon.<\/p>\r\n<p>Raphael says: “Anywhere and everywhere can be an inspiration. I’m fascinated by how these interactions come together and spontaneously blossom.”<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cZPrlavMMmo&list=PLrXCYs1aZ9KYZrPZOIzI0dAH9GgAt1PlS&index=1","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10697,"featured_art_2_media_id":10698,"code":"MAZ","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":26916,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":262,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"richard-hambleton","created_at":"2021-06-11 13:41:30","updated_at":"2021-11-12 11:36:26","deleted_at":null,"title":"Richard Hambleton","bodytext":"<p>Remembered as the 'godfather of street art', Richard Hambleton (aka Shadowman) emerged alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York's underground art scene in the 1980s. Once outselling his peers and begged by Andy Warhol to sit for a portrait, he lost himself in his art and his tragic story was shelved in the archives of art history. Until now. Our <a title=\"Find out more about our Richard Hambleton collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>Shadowman<\/em> limited edition collection<\/strong><\/a> sheds light on the genius of the man who lived his life in the shadows, inspiring contemporary artists like Banksy and Blek le Rat. <\/p>","banner_id":45757,"meta_title":"Richard Hambleton","meta_description":"Find out more about the elusive Shadowman, including his upcoming limited edition release and Birmingham exhibition. Exclusively at Castle Fine Art. ","meta_keywords":"Richard Hambleton, Shadowman, shadowmen, Image Mass Murder, graffiti, graffiti art, street art, Banksy, Blek le Rat, New York art, Basquiat, Haring, Warhol, posthumous art, Shadowman exhibition, Shadowman art, Richard Hambleton art","opengraph_id":36088,"thumbnail_id":35902,"born":"Vancouver, Canada (1952) ","lives_and_works":null,"education":"San Francisco Institute of Art","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Saatchi Gallery (2020), Giorgio Armani (2010), Woodward Gallery (2007), Venice Biennale (1988), Museum of Modern Art (1985)","quote":"They could represent watchmen or danger or the shadows of a human body after a nuclear holocaust, or even my own shadow. But what makes them exciting is the power of the viewer's imagination.","quote_image1_id":35844,"quote_image2_id":45756,"quote_image3_id":36061,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fkW-bhluoos","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Although he considered his art to be conceptual, rejecting the term '<a title=\"Find out more about graffiti art\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/dan-lane-in-the-empty-spaces-graffiti-art\"><strong>graffiti art<\/strong><\/a>', the streets are where Hambleton made his name. Prior to his arrival in New York, he had already gained notoriety for his <em>Image Mass Murder<\/em> series, executed as he worked his way along the West Coast, leaving behind what appeared to be a one-man killing spree in his wake. Hambleton took to cities under the cover of nightfall to situate his shadowmen in settings chosen to elicit the most startling reactions from those who passed them by. Lurking round corners, down alleyways or seemingly hovering ominously in doorways, the life-size black-silhouetted figures became a newsworthy phenomenon.<\/p>\r\n<p>Fame beckoned, and Hambleton was exhibited in institutions including the Museum of Modern Art. After only a few years, and with over 400 shadowmen pervading the landscape of Manhattan, Hambleton took his art to Europe. Following invitations to exhibit at the Venice Biennale and paint on the Berlin Wall, interest in him had never been higher and his innate distrust of gallerists and art dealers catalysed his withdrawal from the art world. He retreated into his studio, away from the spotlight, and began a descent into poor health and substance abuse. The shadowmen’s founding father became little more than a shadow himself. Eventually living in squalor, painting to fund his drug habit and pay for food, Hambleton died of cancer in New York in October 2017. <\/p>\r\n<p>In the years that have followed, Hambleton's shadowed figures have faded away, but his impact on the art world remains. An inspiration to a new generation of street artists - including Banksy and the French muralists JR and Blek le Rat - his work is just as shocking now as it was back then. These iconic limited edition graphics, exclusive to Castle Fine Art, mark the first time since his passing that - alongside the Hambleton estate - there is a distinct movement to keep alive the undertaking that he started over forty years ago. We are privileged to bring this cultural revolution from street to canvas.<\/p>\r\n<p>Our collection is curated from original works from the Richard Hambleton Archive, including his shadowmen paintings and the <em>Horse and Rider<\/em> series. Each artwork bears the printed impression of Hambleton’s signature on the reverse and has been replicated as a silkscreen to capture the textures and vibrancy of the original piece. The new 'Tribeca Rider' release captures a haunting rodeo scene and is seminal to the lasting legacy of Shadowman. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Find out more about our limited edition Richard Hambleton collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/shop-the-richard-hambleton-shadowman-limited-edition-collection\">Find out more about the <em>Shadowman<\/em> collection on our blog<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":128,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Richard Hambleton","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Just like his shadowed figures, Hambleton preferred to exist in darkness. Whether it was stalking the streets of Manhattan with a lookout in tow, or painting frantically in his cramped and dimly-lit studio, his greatest creations were born of a darkness that pervaded his paintings. Never caught by the police, he was described by <em>People<\/em> magazine as 'a shy, ruddy-faced artist given to wandering the streets at 3 a.m. dressed in black, with jars of latex paint and a six-inch brush in his satchel.' <\/p>\r\n<p>Whilst public art was a relatively new concept, Hambleton was already lightyears ahead of the scene. His installations came complete with a narrative, characters (a private detective called ‘R. Dick Trace It’ and the murdered ‘Mr Reeee’) and a sense of a murder mystery plot playing out across the country. His <em>Image Mass Murder<\/em> series - splatters of blood-red paint outlined in chalk in the shape of a body in 15 cities across the United States and Canada - provoked outrage, leading the <em>San Francisco Examiner<\/em> to proclaim: 'This is the work of a sick jokester.' <\/p>\r\n<p>Hambleton's canvas was international: his shadowmen appeared in the streets of Rome, London and Paris, along with the east side of the Berlin Wall. His contrast between light and shadow followed him into his everyday life; in between painting in a disused petrol station, using blood from discarded syringes, and exchanging his artworks for food, he worked with the fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who said: “I have long been a fan of Richard Hambleton. Richard’s work is of the streets, and for me stands as a reminder that art in all its forms is first and foremost driven by individual passion and creativity.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The <em>Shadowman<\/em> collection is now available online and in galleries. Click <a title=\"Discover the Richard Hambleton Shadowman collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/shop-the-richard-hambleton-shadowman-limited-edition-collection\">here<\/a> to find out more. <\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b8x4ZKclzyw","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":35847,"featured_art_2_media_id":35848,"code":"RHM","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":35838,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":30,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"richard-rowan","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:10","updated_at":"2023-10-05 09:57:17","deleted_at":null,"title":"Richard Rowan","bodytext":"<section class=\"mx-auto px-8 mt-6 mb-16 max-w-xl\">\r\n<p>An innovator of the lost art of painting on glass, Richard Rowan has braved the world's terrains to create landscapes that illustrate the power of nature. From the Icelandic wilderness to the fiery horizons of Thailand and towering mountains of Norway, his atmospheric scenes allow viewers to escape from everyday life, creating a sense of intrigue in any living space.<\/p>\r\nHis latest release sees Richard return with the beloved <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/richard-rowan-the-magnificent-beauty-of-forever-more\">Forever More collection<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Another breathtaking series of artworks that beautifully showcase the ever-changing splendour of various seasons and timeless moments within the same captivating setting. Richard aims to allow collectors to escape from everyday life, and these atmospheric scenes act as a reminder to us all that no matter where you are, there is always growth and change.<\/section>","banner_id":50680,"meta_title":"About Richard Rowan","meta_description":"Find out more about the artist Richard Rowan at Castle Fine Art. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"Richard Rowan, northern lights, Aurora Borealis, Iceland, Norway, natural phenomenon, weather, glass art, glass artist, buy Richard Rowan art, landscape, skyscape, mountain, lightning, sunset, sunrise, contemporary","opengraph_id":50934,"thumbnail_id":50678,"born":"Northampton","lives_and_works":"Wimbledon, London","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Aurora Borealis (2018)","quote":"You can do anything, go anywhere, and see anything. The whole of nature is yours, it\u2019s up to you what you do with it.","quote_image1_id":50681,"quote_image2_id":50682,"quote_image3_id":92566,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/O70Py8-cEFo","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>As the only fine artist successfully creating artworks in this style, Richard has become a part of the history and legacy of the glass art form, which dates back to Roman times and can also be seen in the Gothic period of the 12th century. Unlike canvas, glass interacts with the light, bringing the painting to life. Changing the lights and ambience in your room will create different effects, echoing the transformative power of natural phenomena like the northern lights, sunrise and lightning. <\/p>\r\n<p>The exhilarating unpredictability of nature has taken Richard around the world. His <em>Aurora Borealis<\/em> collection saw him travel to Iceland, where, accompanied by a local photographer and filmmaker, he drove out into the wild terrains to capture the wide skies, shooting rays, magical glow and hypnotic dancing of light. Closer to home, he explores the British landscape with his wife and two children, who are often symbolised in his paintings by four birds or stars. Through each artwork, he hopes to make viewers feel alive and want to \"roam the land, fly in the sky, search for the stars.” <\/p>\r\n<p>Richard's landscapes are so detailed that they are often mistaken for photographs, when in fact each one has been meticulously painted by hand using his <a title=\"Discover Richard Rowan's painting technique\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/richard-rowan#from-the-studio\"><strong>reverse painting technique<\/strong><\/a>. Classical influences include the work of J.M.W. Turner and even Michelangelo. Painted <em>en plein air<\/em> (outside) like the Impressionist painters of the late 19th century, his artworks evoke the passion and drama of the Romantic movement, along with the storytelling element of the Renaissance. Like the Dutch artists of the 17th century, Richard emphasises clouds in his skyscapes, while his focus on light and the effects of the weather echoes the work of Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. <\/p>\r\n<p>Commemorating 15 years with our publisher, Washington Green Fine Art, Richard's new hardback book and giclée prints take viewers on a journey through his powerful skyscapes. Traversing Finland, Iceland, Thailand and Scotland, <a title=\"An Impossible Dream | Richard Rowan\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/an%20impossible%20dream\/artists\/Richard_Rowan\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>An<\/em> <em>Impossible Dream<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is the artist's most personal collection yet, reflecting on fond memories spent with family and friends. He says: \"I’ve revisited all the things that I’ve wanted to achieve over the years; goals I set myself for mastering new techniques and introducing new elements into my work. This collection is a culmination of where I’ve wanted my artwork to go.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Richard adds: “The great thing about doing shows and meeting people is discovering how they see the work. Some people are in tears looking at it, while others say it was in their home for a dinner party and it got them talking about art all night. It’s amazing that it can go from something that decorates a house to sparking a conversation.”<\/p>\r\n<p>His 2023 collection, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/richard-rowans-new-infinite-collection-offers-breathtaking-views-of-the-milky-way\">Infinite<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, sees a family-orientated Richard use his artistic licence to create a captivating visual experience that explores the vastness of the cosmos. The stunning artworks show the night sky in the exquisite detail which makes Richard’s works so compelling and easy to lose yourself in.<\/p>\r\n<p>In his latest release, Richard Rowan’s incredible artistry comes to Castle Fine Art once more in his <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/richard-rowan-the-magnificent-beauty-of-forever-more\">new Forever More collection<\/a><\/strong><\/span> based on his love of the Finnish wilderness. With his previous <em><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/forever-more-stunning-new-mixed-media-by-richard-rowan\">Forever More collection<\/a><\/strong><\/em> selling out in just half an hour, the acclaimed artist has created the second instalment of unique original artwork that transforms a singular, pre-existing foreground with different hand-painted skies. Utterly transforming each scene with new colours so that they evoke different times of the year and day, every piece creates an opportunity for collectors to acquire a new type of original work from Richard.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop the Richard Rowan collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Richard_Rowan\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Richard's full collection here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":287,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Richard Rowan","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Richard's studio is at the end of the garden at his Victorian house near Wimbledon. From where he stands, he can see his children playing in the house and garden; this is important to him, as he wants them to be a part of his creative journey. His son's fear of lightning inspired him to paint artworks depicting this natural phenomenon, whilst his daughter's panoramic photographs pushed him to explore his scenes from different viewpoints. His family are also represented in his paintings by stars and birds.<\/p>\r\n<p>He is known for his back-to-front painting technique, whereby he paints in oils on the opposite side of the glass. Used by decorative painters in the 19th century to embellish luxury furnishings, this painstaking method sees Richard completely reverse the traditional painting layers, starting with the foreground and the finer details before working backwards into the background. To achieve this, he has created his own tools, including cutting the handles of paintbrushes so he can work underneath the glass. The glass is baked in a makeshift box after each layer, where it dries out over two weeks before Richard scratches out the paint and removes layers with a palette knife to add detail. On each of Richard's <a title=\"Discover Richard Rowan's original artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Richard_Rowan\/statuses\/In_Stock\/types\/Original\"><strong>original artworks<\/strong><\/a> is a transparent viewing panel to allow collectors to see the process behind their creation. <\/p>\r\n<p>Experimentation is a key factor of Richard's artistic evolution: he experimented with acetates at university before painting on discarded glass whilst working at Formula One. Wherever he is in the world, he takes reference photographs and sketches, which he transforms when painting his finished work. Each original painting becomes littered with post-it notes as Richard adds details and ideas. All of his pieces are created whilst listening to music, which can include anything from classical piano by the Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi to songs from the <em>Batman<\/em> soundtrack. You can find out which song Richard listened to by clicking on the individual artwork. <\/p>\r\n<p>Richard says: “I do like to challenge myself with difficult work. Painting in oil on glass can make you want to tear your hair out, but it is also satisfying at the same time. When I sit down to paint, I want to paint better than the last time; pushing the boundaries of what I can do. Once I finish a painting, I want people to look at the piece and be drawn in and find themselves in my work.” <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about our artists' studios, don't miss our regular <em>Studio Sessions<\/em> feature in <em>Fine Art Collector<\/em> magazine. Catch up on previous issues <\/strong><a title=\"Catch up on previous issues of Fine Art Collector magazine\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/magazines\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tWyCYQqlTdA","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":50684,"featured_art_2_media_id":50685,"code":"RRO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":50679,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":102,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"robert-bailey","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:26","updated_at":"2023-09-06 09:24:36","deleted_at":null,"title":"Robert Bailey","bodytext":"<p>Pencil artist Robert delights fans across the globe with his amazingly detailed <a title=\"Discover Richard Bailey's Star Wars sketches\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/star%20wars\/artists\/Robert_Bailey\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong><em>Star Wars<\/em> sketches<\/strong><\/a> and commissions of scenes from classic films. Even George Lucas has added them to his collection! Don't miss our exclusive selection, which includes characters like Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, Yoda, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2 and Han Solo. To find out more about commissions, <strong><a title=\"Find out more about Robert Bailey commissions\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>","banner_id":6621,"meta_title":null,"meta_description":"Pencil artist Robert Bailey delights fans around the world with his astonishingly detailed Star Wars sketches. Shop his collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Robert Bailey, Star Wars, Jedi, Darth Vader, Prince Leia, Jabba The Hut, Luke Skywalker, space, galaxy, Obi-Wan-Kenobi, Hans Solo, Boba Fatt, Yoda, Kylo Ren, R2-D2, 3CPO, Chewbacca, lightsaber, Death Star, Millennium Falcon, Anakin, pencil, pencil art, or","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":234,"born":"Stoke-on-Trent","lives_and_works":"Alberta, Canada","education":"Longton College of Art","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"Only by practice can the dexterity of fine pencil work be kept up.","quote_image1_id":6629,"quote_image2_id":6622,"quote_image3_id":6623,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QznZKwqKLMo","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Raised in Stoke-on-Trent, Robert moved to Canada at the age of 17 to become a photographer. After a varied career that included stints as a photo lab technician, advertising layout artist and journalist, he became a medical photographer. During this time, he published lithographs of World War II canvasses.<\/p>\r\n<p>His work was noticed by <em>Star Wars<\/em> creator George Lucas, who invited Robert to work on <em>Star Wars Visions<\/em> – which saw 30 artists create their own interpretations of characters and scenes. George bought many of his prints for both himself and cast and crew members.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\" mb-12 \">\r\n<p>Horror fans will love Robert's selection of spine-tingling drawings from classic films like <em>A Nightmare on Elm Street<\/em>, <em>An American Werewolf in London<\/em> and <em>Phantom of the Opera<\/em>, while movie buffs will recognise scenes from more cult classics. He has also created a range of artworks inspired by the TV shows <em>Star Trek<\/em> and <em>The Incredible Hulk<\/em>, which have been signed by the actors William Shatner and Lou Ferrigno.<\/p>\r\n<p>As a licensed Marvel artist, he has depicted iconic Spider-Man and Avengers scenes. Collectors of his <em>Star Wars<\/em> pieces include Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Tom Cruise and the late Carrie Fisher. Robert adds: “Only by practice can the dexterity of fine pencil work be kept up.” <\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop Robert Bailey's latest artworks \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Robert_Bailey\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>Shop Robert's latest original pencil sketches here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<\/div>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Robert Bailey","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Robert uses a method called hatching, whereby his closely-drawn parallel lines imply shade, tone and texture. Known as <em>hachure<\/em> in French, it may look random, but it’s a very controlled technique. The distance between the hatching marks determine how light or dark that area appears. Notable adopters of hatching include Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Edgar Degas.<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10705,"featured_art_2_media_id":10706,"code":"RBA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6620,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":91,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"robert-oxley","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:09","updated_at":"2023-09-06 10:35:31","deleted_at":null,"title":"Robert Oxley","bodytext":"<p>As a little boy, Robert dreamed of becoming a zoo keeper. Today, the lions, tigers and elephants who roamed his imagination are given life in his <a title=\"Shop wildlife art by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/wildlife\/artists\/Robert_Oxley\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>dazzling wildlife paintings<\/strong><\/a>. Immersing himself in Pop Surrealism, Robert presents viewers with what he calls “psychedelic natural history”. His <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/robert-oxley-roaring-back-for-summer-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>summer 2023 collection<\/strong><\/a> comprises incredible portraits of big cats, created in Robert's trademark pychedelic style in eye-popping greens.<\/p>","banner_id":64478,"meta_title":"About Robert Oxley","meta_description":"Robert Oxley is a self-taught artist who offers a low-brow pop surrealism twist on natural history with his wildlife art. Shop his collection now at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Bob Oxley","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":212,"born":"Newcastle upon Tyne","lives_and_works":"Stockport, Greater Manchester","education":"Salford University","awards":"People's Choice Award (IN:SIGHT, 2015), BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year (Commendation) (2010)","exhibitions":"Primal Colours (2019)","quote":"With my work, I try to keep animals in people's minds in some way. Animals are the guardians, workforce and soldiers of our planet.","quote_image1_id":64479,"quote_image2_id":91409,"quote_image3_id":31741,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fMLwrFuuqjE","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Following a childhood spent roaming the forests of a North East coalmining village, Robert's affinity with nature is evident in every instinctive brushstroke. While he is known for his signature drip effect, in recent years, his <a title=\"Shop limited edition art by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Robert_Oxley\/statuses\/In_Stock\/types\/Limited_Edition\"><strong>limited edition prints<\/strong><\/a> have mirrored the 2D style of his original paintings to create a high-definition, contemporary look. Echoing his passion for conservation, Robert's artworks are printed on a 100% cotton canvas, with the pine stretcher bars sourced from sustainably managed forests. <\/p>\r\n<p>His popular collections - including <a title=\"Discover Primal Colours by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/available-now-primal-colours-by-robert-oxley\"><strong><em>Primal Colours<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, <a title=\"Discover We Three Kings by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/we-three-kings-by-robert-oxley\"><strong><em>We Three Kings<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Discover The Dark Knights by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/robert-oxley-the-dark-knights\"><strong><em>The Dark Knights<\/em><\/strong><\/a> - have explored the incredible variety of the animal kingdom, from Indian elephants to chimpanzees, badgers and turtles. He particularly enjoys painting big cats like tigers and panthers, describing them as a \"stealthy power that lurks in the shadows, ready to strike its prey.\" One of Robert’s artworks took centre stage on the colossal chimney breast of a cathedral-style Lincolnshire home in a January 2021 episode of <em>Grand Designs, <\/em>showing his modern art can suit any décor.<\/p>\r\n<p>For his 2022 release, <a title=\"The Dark Knights |Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/big-cats-as-youve-never-seen-them-before-robert-oxley-the-dark-knights-close-encounters-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>The Dark Knights<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, Robert delved into mythology, and Arthurian legend to bring the 'ethereal' to life. Returning to his signature colour palette, the collection is a poignant reminder that if we don't look after our animals and the world, they too will become a myth.<\/p>\r\n<p>Robert's showstopping new <a title=\"Discover Ensemble by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/robert-oxley-ensemble-2022\"><em><strong>Ensemble<\/strong><\/em><\/a> selection captures the artist's childhood memories of <em>Jim Henson’s<\/em> classic puppet characters, which aired to a new audience when <em>The Muppet Show<\/em> launched in 1976. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Animal all take centre stage in this collectible release.<\/p>\r\n<p>Robert says: \"The Muppets were a much-loved part of my childhood. They were on TV on a Sunday evening, and I remember wishing <em>The Muppet Show<\/em> would never end, because as soon as it did it was bedtime, ready for a week of school. It’s been great to revisit childhood memories. It’s fun to remember, isn’t it?\"<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop original and limited edition art by Robert Oxley\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Robert_Oxley\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>Shop Robert's latest original artworks and hand-signed limited edition prints here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":283,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Robert Oxley","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Robert’s studio is filled to the brim with natural history books and reference photography, which he reworks and reimagines for his original paintings. His signature ‘drip’ effect is created by letting paint run down the canvas before building up colour with successively thicker application. This gives his work a hallucinatory feel. <\/p>\r\n<p>He adds: \"The more I can throw down and the more abstract the shapes are, the more enjoyable the battle is. I’ve heard that the Abstract Expressionist painter Jackson Pollock said that if he planned a painting, he’d never make a mark. My work depends on spontaneity and a free association: I don’t really need an inspiration, I just do it.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>While painting, he listens to music, natural history documentaries and true crime podcasts. Along with his conservation work – which includes donating an artwork to raise money for the Koala Hospital in South Wales after the Australian bushfires – his passion for learning more about the environment feeds into every piece he paints.<\/p>\r\n<p>Robert has a studio in a cotton mill in Stockport, Greater Manchester, which is open to the public, and a studio at home, where he creates his art. Waking up early, he takes his dog out before painting from around 8.30am to 5pm. He also developed a new passion for flora during the recent COVID-19 crisis. “At the beginning of lockdown, I fell in love with houseplants,” he reveals. “I think I wanted to bring the outdoors inside. I’ve collected around 40 specimens in various shapes and sizes.”<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fMLwrFuuqjE","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10707,"featured_art_2_media_id":10708,"code":"BOX","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":31737,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":66,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"romero-britto","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:48","updated_at":"2021-07-01 11:24:04","deleted_at":null,"title":"Romero Britto","bodytext":"<p>Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Pop artist Romero uses vibrant colours, playful themes and abstract compositions to create a style <em>The<\/em> <em>New York Times<\/em> says exudes ‘warmth, optimism and love’.<\/p>","banner_id":6828,"meta_title":"About Romero Britto","meta_description":"Internationally renowned iconic pop artist Romero Britto creates bold, modern, colorful art inspired by his love for life and happiness. Buy online now at Castle Fine Art. ","meta_keywords":"Blue Dog, Sculpture, Love, Big Hug, Pop Art, Romero Britto, Romero Britto Castle Fine Art, Miami art, Brazilian artist, pop art, Andy Warhol, international artist, buy art online UK","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":7030,"born":"Recife, Brazil ","lives_and_works":"Miami, Florida ","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"John F. Kennedy Airport, Super Bowl XLI","quote":"Art can make you look at something in an exciting and totally different way. It can give you the power to fly.","quote_image1_id":6826,"quote_image2_id":6825,"quote_image3_id":6827,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hoMfNL3lMo0","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>A modest childhood and brief interest in a law career were stepping stones in his travel to Paris at the age of 20, where he became inspired by Picasso and Matisse. His aesthetic – bright and bold creations with a distinct Pop Art style – then took him to Miami, where he was selected alongside Andy Warhol for Absolut Vodka’s artist showcase.<\/p>\r\n<p>While he often rubs shoulders with the likes of HRH Prince Charles, Romero has never forgotten his humble beginnings. He focuses his philanthropic efforts in engaging children in arts education literacy programmes and through his namesake company Britto Central, Inc. donates time, art and resources to more than 250 charitable organisations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Romero says: “Art can make you look at something in an exciting and totally different way. It can give you the power to fly.”<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Romero Britto ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the painter has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4IPBtMYofdI","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10710,"featured_art_2_media_id":10709,"code":"RBR","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6824,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":38,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"ronnie-wood","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:22","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:38:32","deleted_at":null,"title":"Ronnie Wood","bodytext":"<p>He may be known as a legendary musician and member of the Rolling Stones, but it is as natural to find Ronnie with a pencil as with a guitar.<\/p>","banner_id":114,"meta_title":"Ronnie Wood","meta_description":"Find out more about Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and his collection of limited edition and original art available at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Ronnie Wood, Rolling Stones, musician, musical art, buy Ronnie Wood art, Ronnie Wood painting, Ronnie Wood portrait, Ronnie Wood Castle Fine Art, Castle Fine Art, ron wood, ronny wood","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":113,"born":"Hillingdon, Middlesex","lives_and_works":"Hertfordshire","education":"Ealing College of Art","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"There is no kind of therapy like the one you have from starting a picture\t\t\tand then seeing it through to the end.","quote_image1_id":6759,"quote_image2_id":6760,"quote_image3_id":6761,"video_url":"http:\/\/youtu.be\/jIstc-2X6lM","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>The classically trained artist studied at Ealing Art College and has mastered a range of genres, from abstract to landscapes and portraiture. He has sketched since he was a child, and takes inspiration from artists such as Egon Schiele, Henri Matisse, Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso.<\/p>\r\n<p>Varying his medium depending on the mood he wishes to evoke, Ronnie creates his original pieces in charcoals, oils, watercolours, spray paints, oil pastels and acrylics. His subjects range from band members and musicians he admires to close friends and self-portraits.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ronnie says: <strong>“There is no kind of therapy like the one you have from starting a picture and then seeing it through to the end.”<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Ronnie Wood","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the painter has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10711,"featured_art_2_media_id":10712,"code":"RWO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6756,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":226,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"roxy-winterburn","created_at":"2019-10-02 08:58:04","updated_at":"2023-09-06 09:00:05","deleted_at":null,"title":"Roxy Winterburn","bodytext":"<p>Drawing upon her love of Disney and memories of her childhood travels to Africa, Roxy Winterburn creates adorable stylised sculptures inspired by the animal kingdom.<\/p>","banner_id":60535,"meta_title":"About Roxy Winterburn","meta_description":"Find out more about the British sculptor, whose adorable animal creations are inspired by Disney and her childhood travels to Africa. Shop her collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Roxy Winterburn, Disney, sculpture, animal, hippo, elephant, penguin, Bubbles, Penelope, Better Together, new, artist, sculptor, patina, bronze, resin, wildlife, Africa, travel, female art, Circle of Life","opengraph_id":51042,"thumbnail_id":51042,"born":"Coventry (1994)","lives_and_works":null,"education":"University of Hull","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"I would love people to feel a connection to the characters I have created. I want people to see them and want to give them a loving home.","quote_image1_id":51037,"quote_image2_id":51043,"quote_image3_id":51045,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>As a child, Roxy accompanied her father – the sculptor <a title=\"Steve Winterburn | Castle Fine Art \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/artists\/steve-winterburn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Steve Winterburn<\/strong><\/a> – on his trips to Kenya. Here, she saw a baby hippo in the wild and visited elephants at an orphanage. This, combined with her love of Disney, sparked a passion for capturing the unique characters of animals. She is also inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and strong female figures like the Suffragettes.<\/p>\r\n<p>After graduating with a first-class degree in chemistry with forensic science and toxicology, she set herself a one-year challenge to make it as an artist – ultimately attracting the attention of our publisher, Washington Green. Her debut collection, <em>Circle of Life<\/em>, is named after <em>The Lion King<\/em> and features circular forms to evoke happy emotions and symbolise how everything in life is connected.<\/p>\r\n<p>An advanced open water diver, she has dived in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Egypt. She is also an award-winning powerlifter and is currently working towards getting her private pilot’s licence. She owns a 1968 VW Beetle named Pumpkin, whom she is lovingly restoring back to his former glory.<\/p>\r\n<p>Roxy says: “It’s all about nature’s way of taking and giving back to the Earth. Animals are there for you no matter what. There is always a love there from both sides.”<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Roxy Winterburn","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Roxy creates all of her original sculptures at the family’s foundry. Although she occasionally creates a quick sketch of her idea, she often heads straight to the workshop to start bringing the sculpture to life.<\/p>\r\n<p>She adds: “Each day in the workshop is different to the last. Some days I might be sculpting, and others I can be making lost-wax casts, welding or chasing the bronze works. I am able to do every part of the process, from the very start of sculpting to the final patinated bronze.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Behind Roxy’s art is a fascination with the way the world works. Amazed by how changing just one molecular bond can alter a state, she uses her scientific knowledge to formulate her own patinas. Different heats and chemicals create a unique reaction that cannot be replicated. As a result, each of the studio editions has a unique finish. The colours are muted to reflect Roxy’s belief that art should be everlasting and live within the home. <strong> <\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":21464,"featured_art_2_media_id":21465,"code":"RWI","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":60536,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":55,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"scarlett-raven","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:38","updated_at":"2023-10-24 10:06:06","deleted_at":null,"title":"Scarlett Raven","bodytext":"<p>Owned by celebrities including the Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom, Scarlett's textured landscape paintings have positioned her as one of the most exciting female artists in the UK today. With stylistic influences from Anselm Kiefer, Gustav Klimt and David Hockney, her emotive works are inspired by her personal connection with nature. In her newest release, <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-creating-a-safe-space-for-everyone\"><strong><em>Safe Space<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, the artist returns with landscape originals bursting with bright colour and incredible texture.<\/p>\r\n<p>Scarlett describes creating a safe haven within her landscapes, made-up of several layers, floral foreground, expansive mid-ground, and an intense skyline background that the viewer can almost step inside of and feel the calming, exhilarating or cathartic qualities of nature for themselves, allowing viewers to step inside, take a deep breath and feel the grounding and awe-inspiring influence of nature for themselves. They create an escape, a safe place for viewers to feel whatever range of emotions nature and are inspire for them.<\/p>","banner_id":96528,"meta_title":"About Scarlett Raven","meta_description":"Owned by celebrities including the Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom, Scarlett's textured landscape paintings have positioned her as one of the most exciting female artists in the UK today. Shop now at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"scarlett raven, scarlett raven artist, landscape art, female artist, The Danger Tree, VR, AR, virtual reality, trees, nature, Anselm Kiefer, Gustav Klimt, Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, pregnancy, motherhood, colourful art","opengraph_id":24970,"thumbnail_id":39882,"born":null,"lives_and_works":"West Sussex","education":"Central Saint Martins School of Art","awards":null,"exhibitions":"National Army Museum (2019), Cass Art (2019), Titanic Belfast (2018), Manchester Central Library (2018), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Building (2016)","quote":"I paint what my heart tells me. These paintings are alive. They are hopeful, magical, strong, powerful\u2026they are fearless.","quote_image1_id":96525,"quote_image2_id":76404,"quote_image3_id":96522,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NOMIAEhDaEg&t=8s","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Scarlett’s childhood was defined by creativity. Her father was the late saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft, who played with acts like ABBA, Pink Floyd, Tina Turner and Marvin Gaye. Encouraged by her model mother, Scarlett explored her artistic side as an escape from her struggle with dyslexia. Following her first solo exhibition on Cork Street, London, at the age of just 21, her career took off and she has since been featured by titles such as <em>ES Magazine<\/em>,<em>Tate Etc<\/em>.,<em>Tatler<\/em> and <em>Time Out<\/em>. Collaborations have included working with the art supplies retailer Cass Art and the English paint manufacturer Winsor & Newton.<\/p>\r\n<p>Her innovative collections have included <a title=\"Discover more about The Danger Tree by Scarlett Raven\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/the-danger-tree\"><strong><em>The Danger Tree<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which explored the true story of World War One through layers of paint, animation and poetry. For <a title=\"Portrait: The Reason Why I Paint | Scarlett Raven\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/available-now-portrait-the-reason-why-i-paint-by-scarlett-raven-and-marc-marot\"><strong><em>Portrait: The Reason Why I Paint<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, she experimented with figurative works to depict childhood heroes like Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí and Vincent van Gogh. In <a title=\"The Eye of Heaven Shines | Scarlett Raven\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-marc-marot-the-eye-of-heaven-shines\"><em><strong>The Eye of Heaven Shines<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, she manipulated paint to express the majesty of trees, using abstract forms, patterns and sculptural painting to imply movement. Her collection <a title=\"Discover the I am Reborn collection by Scarlett Rave\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-i-am-reborn-landscape-paintings-inspired-by-motherhood\"><strong><em>I am Reborn<\/em><\/strong><\/a> was inspired by pregnancy and motherhood, whilst her latest, <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-returns-with-powerful-lasting-impressions-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Lasting Impressions<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, is inspired by her admiration of Vincent Van Gogh and David Hockney.<\/p>\r\n<p>Working with oil paints and acrylics, Scarlett adds splatters and daubs of paint to replicate the abundance of textures found outdoors. Her landscape works are a way for her to explore the geometry of nature, with elements like water and stars adding a feeling of serenity. Framed in a sustainable wood, all of her limited edition artworks are hand-embellished to echo the multilayered feel of her original paintings. <\/p>\r\n<p>Scarlett says: “Paint is thrown on, splattered and flicked. Spitting and dancing, it creates a whole world of magic. When people look at these paintings, I want them to feel themselves. I want them to provide somewhere to feel alive, a place to breathe and explore.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-returns-with-powerful-lasting-impressions-collection\"><strong><em>Lasting Impressions<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, is inspired by her admiration of Vincent Van Gogh and David Hockney. The first collection since she returned from maternity leave, and a lot has changed in the meantime. “This is the first time I’ve painted realism, working from photographs I’ve taken from roaming where I live, searching for scenery to paint. I’ve been gathering a feel and understanding of myself through being more conscious of my surroundings”.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Discover Scarlett's latest selection of hand-signed limited edition prints and original mixed media paintings <a title=\"I am Reborn | Scarlett Raven\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-i-am-reborn-landscape-paintings-inspired-by-motherhood\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":296,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Scarlett Raven","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Scarlett Raven's latest collection <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/scarlett-raven-returns-with-powerful-lasting-impressions-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Lasting Impressions<\/em><\/strong><\/a> has developed her vivid landscapes since her previous one, painting from images she has photographed near her home, and working in her signature impasto style with great physicality, digging into the layers of paint as a farmer would into the soil.<\/p>\r\n<p>“Van Gogh is the reason I paint,” explains Scarlett. “In the short period of time he painted and lived, the way he was able to see the world was incredible and I’m trying to see the world in the capacity that he did. “David Hockney also loved Van Gogh’s work; both artists see the extraordinary in an unremarkable view and both are fascinated by the seasons, which bring about continuous change in nature. Hockney once said: ‘Lots of people scan the ground in front of them so they can walk, but they don’t really look at things. Van Gogh really looked’. Now I am really looking.<\/p>\r\n<p>“In his early career, Hockney moved to Los Angeles and didn’t see the point in painting nature. Only in his later life when he moved back to England and saw what nature really is, he dedicated his life to it and became fascinated,” Scarlett explains.<\/p>\r\n<p>She, too is driven by a passion for portraying nature. “The sun and moon are always an important feature in my work as they provide life, and everything on the planet relies on it to survive to be seen. I am guided by nature when I paint my scenes. “Lasting Impressions is definitely a progression, a growth, a movement from my last collections. It incorporates everything I’ve learnt, physically, technically, emotionally. Everything has been building up and influencing this collection”.<\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7AoxVuZFn3s","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10720,"featured_art_2_media_id":10719,"code":"SRA","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":96526,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":33,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"Shazia","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:16","updated_at":"2023-04-17 11:27:34","deleted_at":null,"title":"Shazia","bodytext":"<p>Shazia began her career in a greetings card company, then went freelance and started a family. She is now a full-time artist, famed for her perceptive paintings of children and young people. The bright and cheerful colours she uses in them are inspired by her travels in South America, where she took a trip after university with her now-husband Ian. “We'd gone to Mexico and I was at Frida Kahlo’s house where everything is really bright; there's nothing that's not colourful. I think I try to bring that into my work, with the children with red hair and bright, stripy t-shirts and things like that.”<\/p>","banner_id":0,"meta_title":"Shazia","meta_description":"Shop the collection of artist Shazia at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Shazia, Shazia artist, buy Shazia art, childhood art, art for children, art children's bedroom, Shazia Castle Fine Art, travel art, dreamlike art, imaginary art, new art, buy art online UK, art free delivery UK","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":76860,"born":"Keighley","lives_and_works":"Keighley","education":"Leeds Metropolitan University","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"Sometimes I know which direction I'm going and then all of a sudden, I just swerve out of nowhere and then it goes off to something else.","quote_image1_id":77186,"quote_image2_id":77185,"quote_image3_id":76856,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>“I definitely think there's a Renaissance influence in my work, with the dark background like Dutch paintings,” Shazia explains. “I use the old method of using egg tempera in the beginning and then layering the paint on slowly”. The first of the paintings of children she made was to hang in her son’s nursery school, of two of his fellow pupils Anna and Guto, and she tried to keep things uncomplicated. “Because it was for a child, I wanted children to understand so I tried to make things uncomplicated and really simple”.<\/p>\r\n<p>Shazia’s post-university adventures in South America still remain an influence in her art. “We were getting lifts from navy boats in Chile, right down to the southernmost tip of Tierra del Fuego. It was just amazing, but you wouldn't be able to do it now. “I kept a travel diary; when we were in places like Guatemala, Peru, and Bolivia, you weren't allowed to take photographs of people, as they thought that every time you took a photograph of someone, you'd steal their soul, so we were always really careful. So I used to sketch quite a bit”.<\/p>\r\n<p>She remembers the characters of the children she met there, too. “There were loads of shoeshine boys who were so young. We had proper walking shoes made from GORE-TEX, but we always made it a point to go to them. We would ask: ‘What do you want to do when you’re older?’ and they said things like ‘I want to be a doctor’. It was really sad, because you knew that they were working for their families. I still think about that innocence”.<\/p>\r\n<p>Shazia had a great imagination as a child, which has also fed her art. “I had an amazing childhood and so I drew inspiration from that. Mine was a world where a retired Diana Dors lived up the street where the powder blue Austin was parked outside. Eleanor Rigby lived in the house with the moss green door, never came out of her home except Sunday mornings. Bruce Foxton hurried down the street in his suit, clacking out his heels across the cobbles every weekend. I thought Miss Marple lived with her sister at number 5 and I thought the world ended at the top of the hill where the school stood, casting its long shadow over my imagined little world.<\/p>\r\n<p>“I remember my first day at school - I had turned five and started school on a cold January morning. My first day I was led by the hand by a girl with thick, fiery-red hair and the night sky in freckles scattered all over her face. I think I pinched her to make sure she was real. She was there for a couple of weeks before she stopped turning up to school - you will see her In many of my paintings.<\/p>\r\n<p>One of the features in Shazia’s work is that her subjects don’t have a mouth, and when asked about this, she recalls: “When I was a child I was unable to speak because of a little stutter which was ridiculed endlessly - it wounded me deeply and so I tried to say as little as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>“I lived in an imagined world where you didn’t need to say much but if you listened or watched with your beady eyes you could still communicate with others. I thought I had special telepathic powers like in the TV show Sapphire and Steel. I remember scaring a group of punks walking home from a night out. I stood at the window in my white nightdress thinking they couldn’t see me so it was OK to watch them stagger up the hill. However one of them clocked me and began pointing at me in what seemed to me to be a combination of horror and seeing a celestial spirit come down from the heavens!”<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Shop Shazia's latest collection here\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/shazia-returns-with-a-stunning-new-collection-of-childrens-portraits-a-letter-to-my-younger-self\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shop Shazia's latest collection here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":178,"studio_title":"In the studio with Shazia","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>\"I begin with homemade egg tempera underpainting - red usually,\" explains Shazia. \"I add in the highlighted areas in white and then paint the whole thing in ochre as a base to begin painting layer by layer. I use oils for the most part. I don’t deviate from the technical aspects of how I apply the paint; this is the only restriction I place upon myself when I paint.<\/p>\r\n<p>\"My portraits are usually based on an idea I have, but midway through I can suddenly change my direction. I try and sketch something out first but I always feel a bit restricted and my mind has been known to wander. The head and shoulders portraits are typical of my thoughts. As a child I would often talk to friends and family by braiding or combing hair - the more the conversations took hold the more I braided away. It was always therapeutic to wish away or share troubles.<\/p>\r\n<p>\"My typical working day today starts at 5.30am. I usually exercise for an hour whilst everyone is asleep and all is quiet. By 6.30 I have breakfast with family before doing drop-offs and errands. I begin work at 8am. Before I start, every door in the house has to be closed - a weird little foible, I know, but I’ve done this since I was a child. I think it might be something to do with having imaginary friends then, and our clandestine meets happened behind closed doors! My friends have long gone, but the closing of doors has become a ritual. I work through to 4pm, have dinner and relax a little before I go back into the studio for a couple of hours more before calling it a day.\"<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":"If I started off with sketches, I think it would restrict me. So I just let it just flow freely and let my mind wander.","studio_quote_author":"Shazia","studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10723,"featured_art_2_media_id":10724,"code":"SRS","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":79966,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":130,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"steve-winterburn","created_at":"2018-10-18 09:26:36","updated_at":"2023-09-06 09:16:47","deleted_at":null,"title":"Steve Winterburn","bodytext":"<p>Steve Winterburn's legendary sculptures feature in public installations, galleries, and collectors' homes across the nation. From heart-warming and authentic memorials to sports legends in key stadiums, to ferocious animal sculptures inspired by his first-hand experiences with wildlife conservation around the world for over 10 years. Steve's art fuses the work of artist and artisan as he runs his own bronze-casting studio that calls upon thousand-year old techniques from foundrymen to create <strong><a title=\"incredibly detailed bronze artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Steve_Winterburn\/statuses\/In_Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incredibly detailed bronze artworks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>","banner_id":61919,"meta_title":"Steve Winterburn | Castle Fine Art","meta_description":"Bronze artist Steve's animal sculptures are inspired by his travels to India, Peru, Kenya and Australia. Discover more at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Steve Winterburn, bronze artist, bronze art, bronze artwork, bronze animal, bronze sculpture, Steve Winterburn Castle Fine Art, Steve Winterburn art UK, buy art online UK, sculpture free delivery UK, Castle Fine Art sculpture","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":11932,"born":"Coventry","lives_and_works":"Yorkshire","education":"Diploma in Bronze Casting from The Yorkshire Craft Centre at Bradford University","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Royal Academy of Arts","quote":"Sculpture is true art; it lives in every dimension and through the ages. You live with it, engage with it. Bronze is as eternal as diamonds.","quote_image1_id":61920,"quote_image2_id":61921,"quote_image3_id":61922,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=14aT-KlL0co","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Having travelled across the world as a conservationist for over 10 years, Steve is a keen environmentalist with a passion for wildlife. Being a trustee of conservation organisations such as <em>Care for the Wild International<\/em> has allowed him to explore the globe and gain first-hand familiarity with the animals that he sculpts. Through observation and experimentation with the process and materials, he immortalises his chosen species in bronze. “When I first got into wildlife I was drawing and painting. Sculpture took it to a whole new level. I needed to understand the anatomy and the movement of the animal in its entirety; how it feels, how it moves, the magic of that animal, and not many people understand that.”- Steve Winterburn.<\/p>\r\n<p>Capturing the power, beauty, strength and resilience of these animals – including horses, cheetahs, tigers and gorillas – the self-taught artist's detailed busts are brought to life through an age-old process of bronze casting, in a medium that he says is as ‘eternal as diamonds’™. His belief that the eyes are the gateway to the animals’ souls adds emotion and intrigue to his work.<\/p>\r\n<p>Over the last two decades, Steve has developed his own techniques, with every sculpture created in the family-run foundry. He applies a patina to each sculpture by hand, giving it a unique feel. The looseness of the finish allows him to concentrate on expressing the soul of the animal. He adds: “All these animals captivate me in their own way. They are beautiful majestic beings yet at the same time incredibly dangerous and demand respect.”<\/p>\r\n<p>After selling his work at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Harrods and Selfridges, Steve’s profile continues to grow. Most recently, in July 2023, his statue of the legendary Welsh rugby 'codebreakers' Gus Risman, Billy Boston and Clive Sullivan was unveiled in Cardiff Bay. He has also exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and painted the late Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. <\/p>\r\n<p>Steve says: “Eyes are so important to me because ‘eyes are the doorway to the soul’. When you see animals in the wild, you judge everything from their eyes. There is a real clarity in them. You can see if they are happy, angry, agitated and many other emotions.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Discover the Steve Winterburn collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Steve_Winterburn\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Shop Steve Winterburn's latest sculptures here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Steve Winterburn","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Steve's innate understanding of engineering and design enables him to explore his passion for challenge and experimentation. In 2002, he set up his own studio in Yorkshire, where he personally shapes each piece from conception to completion. This is unusual in itself, as the different stages - including mould-making, mixing the patina and refining the final shape with hammers - are traditionally completed by a succession of highly-skilled artists, each of whom is a specialist in their particular area. <\/p>\r\n<p>His sculptures are cast in bronze using the lost-wax process. Also known as <em>cire perdue<\/em>, this is a method of metal casting whereby a molten metal is poured into a mould that has been created with a wax model. Once the mould is created, the wax model is melted and drained away. The patina (a thin coloured layer that forms on the surface of the bronze due to oxidisation and other chemical processes) is an important part of the finished look, helping to bring the animal to life. <\/p>\r\n<p>Experimentation is key to his work, as he explains: \"After a trip to Greece and seeing sculptures by the masters, I was inspired to sculpt so that I could create 'reality'. Over the years, my style has evolved: it has progressed from 'modelled' work with a great amount of detail, to my current style, which is a lot looser. This is because I now understand the anatomy and have gained confidence, which has allowed me to be more expressive with my art.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Steve's research and conservation projects have seen him learn from a tiger guru in India and handle cheetah cubs in Africa. Recalling one particular experience tracking gorillas in the mountains of Rwanda, he says: \"It was truly overwhelming to be in the presence of such a magnificent creature. It was amazing to see how the family groups reacted to us in their space. We had days of fun watching the babies play and having them jump all over us. However, things did turn a bit scary when a big male took a disliking to us being there; he started beating his chest and screaming at us, which echoed through the Virunga Mountains. We had to become submissive very quickly!\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about Steve's artistic process, you can learn more about him and his amazing artistic family <a href=\"https:\/\/castlefineart.foleon.com\/steve-winterburn\/steve-winterburn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=63z9HVC2zog&list=PLrXCYs1aZ9KbCh_4SdUzasrxgkuX8uf8F","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":12459,"featured_art_2_media_id":12460,"code":"SWI","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":61923,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":39,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"stuart-mcalpine-miller","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:23","updated_at":"2023-09-06 14:15:50","deleted_at":null,"title":"Stuart McAlpine Miller","bodytext":"<p>Scottish artist Stuart regularly hits the headlines with his Pop Art paintings. Fusing cartoons with themes of idealism and consumerism, his multilayered artworks blend the past with the present through layers of figurative imagery, text and symbols. His release, <a title=\"Revelations: A Portrait of Magic | Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/revelations-a-portrait-of-magic-stuart-mcalpine-miller-harry-potter-paintings\"><strong><em>Revelations: A Portrait of Magic<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, depicts the central characters of J.K. Rowling's <em>Harry Potter<\/em> series. <\/p>","banner_id":43264,"meta_title":"Stuart McAlpine Miller","meta_description":"Contemporary Pop Art painter Stuart McAlpine Miller is a former artist-in-residence at The Savoy. Shop his collection now at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Stuart McAlpine Miller, The Savoy, artist in residence The Savoy, Glasgow, art in Glasgow, Scottish art, Scottish artist, pop art, pop artist, buy pop art, buy art Castle Fine Art","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":6218,"born":null,"lives_and_works":"Glasgow","education":"Glasgow School of Art","awards":"Artist-in-residence at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh (2021)","exhibitions":"The Savoy Hotel (2018), HG Contemporary (2016), Halcyon Gallery (2015), State-of-the-Arts Gallery (2011)","quote":"Illusion is great, yet so too is reality. That is where we need to look in order to find our truth, and more importantly our future.","quote_image1_id":43261,"quote_image2_id":43263,"quote_image3_id":43262,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_UTpOxXcrLE","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Stuart's spectral style has been described as ‘supernatural realism’ by the BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt, who also praised its 4D aesthetic, adding that he has 'one of the most creative minds in art today'. Using subtle tones of paint, he creates the illusion of transparency. The overall effect is similar to looking through a glass bottle, distorting the image and presenting a different version of the same subject. In turn, a far-fetched reality is created, highlighting the unrealistic expectations of today’s society. <\/p>\r\n<p>Previously commissioned by Paul McCartney, Stuart has worked with brands including the BBC, McVitie's, Persil, Renault and Virgin. As the current artist-in-residence at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel and a former artist-in-residence at The Savoy in London, Stuart has also enjoyed successful exhibitions and commissions in New York, Italy and Hong Kong.<\/p>\r\n<p>He is an admirer of Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Hieronymus Bosch, but is particularly inspired by the leading founder of the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol, explaining: “Warhol’s views on mass consumerism and the way he translated these into his art is something I really relate to. I hope my art does something similar and stands the test of time.”<\/p>\r\n<p>Past collections include <strong><a title=\"Shop A Time for Reflection: The Savoy Suite by Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/timeless-elegance-at-the-savoy\"><em>A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, which featured in the ITV documentary <em>The Savoy<\/em> in 2020. Offering a unique insight into the hotel's patrons - including Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin - the pieces take viewers on a tour behind its doors and into the lives of Hollywood's great. This popular release was followed by <a title=\"Shop Lost Lives\/\/Split Personalities by Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/stuart-mcalpine-millers-hall-of-fame\"><em><strong>Lost Lives\/\/Split Personalities<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, which depicts some of history's most famous musicians and includes a <a title=\"Explore Stuart McAlpine Miller's virtual exhibition\" href=\"https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=XxWzgX1AJDD\"><strong>virtual exhibition<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<p>Inspired by J.K. Rowling's <em>Harry Potter<\/em> novels, his new <a title=\"Revelations: A Portrait of Magic | Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/revelations-a-portrait-of-magic-stuart-mcalpine-miller-harry-potter-paintings\"><strong><em>Revelations: A Portrait of Magic<\/em><\/strong><\/a> collection has captured best-loved (and feared) characters including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. The release runs alongside an exclusive exhibition at our gallery in Birmingham's International Convention Centre, which will be on until Saturday 23rd October. <\/p>\r\n<p>Stuart says:<strong> <\/strong>“The art of illusion and magic reveals itself through the unified bond of the three central characters. As we continue to work in unison, we open the doors to an unimagined future, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. A new era lies ahead, as yet unrecognised but already awaiting our arrival.”<\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Revelations: A Portrait of Magic | Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/revelations-a-portrait-of-magic-stuart-mcalpine-miller-harry-potter-paintings\"><strong>Find out more about Stuart's new collection here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":285,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Stuart McAlpine Miller","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Like an historian, Stuart delves into the past to bring a startling authenticity to his artworks. For his Hollywood-inspired <a title=\"A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite | Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/timeless-elegance-at-the-savoy\"><strong><em>A Time For Reflection: The Savoy Suite<\/em><\/strong><\/a> collection, he stayed in the hallowed rooms of the Savoy hotel in London, which has housed everyone from the legendary American composer George Gershwin to the former British prime minister Winston Churchill. His <a title=\"Shop Lost Lives\/\/Split Personalities by Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/stuart-mcalpine-millers-hall-of-fame\"><em><strong>Lost Lives\/\/Split Personalities<\/strong><\/em><\/a> collection saw him explore the stage personas of history's most famous musicians, including Sid Vicious, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley. Stuart says: \"It’s almost like a visual arts version of a time capsule, preserving moments to be enjoyed long after we’re all gone.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Ironically fitting for his <a title=\"Revelations: A Portrait of Magic | Stuart McAlpine Miller\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/revelations-a-portrait-of-magic-stuart-mcalpine-miller-harry-potter-paintings\"><em><strong>Revelations: A Portrait of Magic<\/strong><\/em><\/a> collection, Stuart's art studio is inside a beautiful riverside castle in Callander, Scotland. Situated in the attic, this state-of-the-art space has skylight windows to provide plenty of natural light. His original artworks - often mistakenly believed to be computer-generated - are painted in oils by hand, with the sharp lines and illusion of transparency heightened by a colourist's touch. They are then photographed, scanned and digitally manipulated before Stuart uses this new artwork as a remastered base for the final kaleidoscopic layer. <\/p>\r\n<p>The BBC and Radio 2 art critic Estelle Lovatt has praised the 'supernatural realism' of Stuart's work, adding: \"McAlpine Miller has one of the most creative minds in art today, and he’s established a process that follows no Masters. Looking at his canvas is like watching a video game featuring Peter Max scuffling with Basquiat and Keith Haring scrapping with Ed Ruscha.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking on his own creative process, Stuart says: “It’s always important to keep reimagining your ideas and learning from every piece that you paint. Painting is disconcerting, in some respects: it’s almost like an apocalypse has happened, and the character doesn’t know why they’re there. It’s an amalgamation of stories reinvented for a new audience.” <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about our artists' studios, don't miss our regular <em>Studio Sessions<\/em> feature in <em>Fine Art Collector<\/em> magazine. Catch up on previous issues <a title=\"Catch up on previous issues of Fine Art Collector magazine\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/magazines\">here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10736,"featured_art_2_media_id":10735,"code":"SMM","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":6804,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":105,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"tim-rogerson","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:30","updated_at":"2019-06-21 09:44:33","deleted_at":null,"title":"Tim Rogerson","bodytext":"<p>Artist Tim Rogerson is living his childhood dream. The North Carolina native has joined forces with Marvel Fine Art to create pieces that celebrate the heroes and villains of the comic book universe.<\/p>","banner_id":10945,"meta_title":"Tim Rogerson","meta_description":"Artist Tim Rogerson is living his childhood dream. He has joined forces with Marvel Fine Art to create pieces that celebrate the heroes and villains of the comic book universe. Shop his collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"marvel, Disney, sketches, original, Tim Rogerson, Stan Lee, Spiderman, Thor, Guardians of the galaxy, deadpool, groot, drax, punisher, hulk, Tim Rogerson art, pencil sketches ","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":240,"born":"Florida, USA","lives_and_works":"North Carolina, USA ","education":"Ringling College of Art & Design","awards":"Official Artist of the Olympic Winter Team (2006), Official Artist of Disney\u2019s D23 Expo (2009)","exhibitions":null,"quote":"My father taught me how to draw when I was five, and I was hooked. It\u2019s so incredible that I still get to paint my favourite characters. What a life!","quote_image1_id":null,"quote_image2_id":null,"quote_image3_id":null,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Following in his father’s footsteps, the Disney and Marvel artist forged a career with Walt Disney World. He was named the official artist of Disney’s first-ever D23 Expo in 2009 and Disneyland’s 60th anniversary in 2016.<\/p>\r\n<p>As a rising star in the art world, Tim is inspired by the works of Degas and Picasso. In 2014, he began a critically-acclaimed journey with Marvel Fine Art.<\/p>\r\n<p>Tim says: “My father taught me how to draw Mickey when I was five, and I’ve wanted to be a Disney artist ever since. I was hooked. My favourite two characters to draw were Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man. It’s so incredible that I still get to paint them, but now as a professional. What a life!”<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Tim Rogerson","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the artist has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10746,"featured_art_2_media_id":10745,"code":"TRO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":10944,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":263,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"whatshisname","created_at":"2021-09-20 13:02:57","updated_at":"2023-11-15 12:28:32","deleted_at":null,"title":"Whatshisname","bodytext":"<p>Unapologetically provocative, Whatshisname (aka Sebastian Burdon) fuses themes of childhood, nostalgia and pop culture to create artworks that inspire happy and joyful feelings. His humorous creative alias - inspired by his difficulty remembering artists' names - reflects his art, which has ruffled more than a few feathers in the industry. In Autumn 2023 the witty artist brings us a series of out-of-this-world sculptures of dancing spacemen in the new One Small Step collection, plus exciting new additions to the Gone Series. Discover more about the newest release <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/take-one-small-step-with-whatshisname-and-his-new-astronaut-sculptures\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<h3>Whatshisname reaches new heights with his interactive art exhibition in space!<\/h3>\r\n<p>March 2023 saw Whatshisname take his artwork to new heights as we launched his first exhibition into space! The interactive exhibition featured a selection of new and acclaimed pieces that celebrate the breadth of the boundary pushing artist - including balloon dog sculptures from his widely celebrated ‘POPek’ collection, intergalactic nostalgic pieces from his ‘Gone’ collection, and a breakdancing astronaut were all showcased amongst the stars to create this unique retrospective! Watch the out-of-this-world exhibition take off below!<\/p>","banner_id":53516,"meta_title":"Whatshisname | Sebastian Burdon","meta_description":"Banned by the London Underground, the controversial artist is known for his POPek balloon dog sculptures and shadowed silhouette prints. Discover the collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Whatshisname, What's His Name, Sebastian Burdon, Polish art, Polish artist, balloon dog, POPek, Jeff Koons, Koons, dog sculpture, dog, animal art, Gone, silhouette art, controversial art, Pop Art, modern art, contemporary sculpture","opengraph_id":42456,"thumbnail_id":53514,"born":"Poland (1982)","lives_and_works":"London","education":"Kingston University","awards":null,"exhibitions":"Covent Garden (2021), Affordable Art Fair (2021), Moniker Art Fair (2019), Fine Art Print Fair (2018)","quote":"People can see the humour in them and they put a smile on their faces: that\u2019s something that you can\u2019t find with many artworks.","quote_image1_id":53517,"quote_image2_id":53518,"quote_image3_id":53519,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vEkYjahHYHc","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Sebastian grew up in eastern Poland in the 1980s and ‘90s, during a time of political and socio-economic unrest. At the age of seven, he began to create imagery using an ATARI® 130XE™ computer. Because of his dyslexia, visual imagery was his way of understanding the world, with television programmes and films having a huge impact on his creative style. He says: “I would watch TV for hours, absorbing it all. The colours seemed so bright.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>After studying IT and computers in Warsaw, he moved to London, where he finished his education at Kingston University and became an assistant for Mat Collishaw, a prominent member of the Young British Artists alongside Damien Hirst. At the same time, 3D-printing technology was becoming more popular and affordable, which gave him the freedom to combine his technical knowledge and artistic 3D experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>His<a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/whatshisname-x-castle-fine-art\"> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>POPek<\/em> series<\/strong><\/span><\/a> of balloon dogs initially began as a parody of the contemporary American artist Jeff Koons. This quickly evolved into different poses, including yoga dogs, along with urinating and defecating dogs. The collection hit the headlines in 2012, when the London Underground failed to see the funny side and banned his art from the <em>Art Below<\/em> exhibition at their underground stations for being 'offensive'. <\/p>\r\n<p>For his <a href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/whatshisname-more-emotional-pieces-from-the-gone-series\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Gone<\/em> series<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Sebastian has brought to life a selection of childhood heroes, including Mickey Mouse, Lisa Simpson, Winnie-the-Pooh and Buzz Lightyear. These haunting, shadowed images indicate his interest in “the dark side”, while symbolising a deep-rooted sense of nostalgia. He explains: “It’s showing our childhood heroes reaching out to us with an extended hand and saying, “Hello, I’m still here, do you remember me?”. Or if those are fading memories, they are saying goodbye.”<\/p>\r\n<p>The artist’s work is on permanent display at the Singapore Science Centre, and is shown at art fairs across the globe, from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, New York and London. In 2021, four of his large-scale dogs were on display at Covent Garden in central London, raising £1,160 for the Blue Cross pet charity. The dogs have also raised money by visiting Birmingham Dogs' Home and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bch.org.uk\/news\/giant-balloon-dog-unveiled-at-birmingham-childrens-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Birmingham Children's Hospital<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sebastian says: “I would describe my work as innovative, modern Pop Art. My work fits exactly where we are now in this modern Pop Art world.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Shop Whatshisname's latest artworks\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Whatshisname\">Shop Whatshisname's latest prints and sculptures here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":300,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Whatshisname","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Our team took a trip to Sebastian's studio in Tooting, London (watch the video below!) to get the inside scoop on the creative processes for his <em>POPek<\/em> dogs. The first thing we saw was a huge bookcase full of his balloon dogs in different colours, variations and poses, which he told us is \"...a reminder of where I am now, and what is in the pipelines.\" There was also art by artists he is inspired by. along with books on all aspects of art, advertising, video games and pop culture. <\/p>\r\n<p>Next, he took us into an adjoining room, where he pins all of his ideas, inspirations and Pop Art references to a wall to help him decide on an initial design. He also keeps a notebook with sketches from over the years, with each design dated so he knows exactly how long it took from the initial concept to the final sculpture. <\/p>\r\n<p>The first step of the production or design process is creating a 3D model. He explains: \"Because my background is in graphics, I always start with a 3D model so I can look the design from every angle. The next step is using a 3D printer to create small versions of the design. What looks good on a computer screen doesn’t necessarily translate well for the physical model. <\/p>\r\n<p>\"Once I’m happy with this, I will create a large-scale 3D printed model. They are printed in various parts, so each part can be moulded and cast in resin. Sometimes I will cast the entire balloon dog as one piece. Depending on its complexity, the design may be divided into many different smaller pieces, which are then assembled. I will play around at this stage, testing the colours and seeing what looks good or not.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Following this, Sebastian creates a second mould for the balloon dog. This has silicone fibreglass on the outside, and a silicone ‘jacket’ on the inside. He pours resin through the hole, plugs it and uses a rotomoulding technique, which involves slowly rotating it so the liquid sticks to the walls of the mould. As a result, a hollow figure is formed. When he opens the mould, inside is a perfectly-cast model of the sculpture, which is ready for cleaning, sanding, priming and then spraying. A clear gloss is then applied for a lustrous finish. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qR9QiQbYo60","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":0,"featured_art_2_media_id":0,"code":"WHN","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"current","hero_id":65554,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null}]" :archived_artists="[{"id":50,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"alex-ross","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:32","updated_at":"2018-09-14 13:06:39","deleted_at":null,"title":"Alex Ross","bodytext":"<p>As one of the most influential comic book artists in history, Alex Ross boasts over 1,000 pages and covers for DC Comics and Marvel to his name.<\/p>","banner_id":10857,"meta_title":"Alex Ross","meta_description":"Alex Ross is one of the most influential and well-respected comic book artists in history. 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His comic book inspired paintings combine pop art and street art aesthetics while commenting on the commercialism of Western culture.<\/p>\r\n<p>After starting his artistic career as a portrait artist at the age of 12, he worked for a local comic book illustrator. The boom of graffiti culture in the early 1990s piqued D13ego’s interest in a new medium: spray paint.<\/p>\r\n<p>Quoting the pop art father Roy Lichtenstein amongst his major influences, the economics and maths graduate describes his style as ‘urban pop’ and often includes financial symbols. His art is born out of a love of retro comics and was originally created as a graffiti series on the streets of London.<\/p>\r\n<p>D13ego says: “My technique consists of painstakingly hand-cutting layers of up to 30 stencils, which I then spray-paint on canvas or wood panels. 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Motifs from nature include stag antlers, flowers and leaves.<\/p>\r\n<p>As co-creator of the Impossimals® series alongside husband Peter, Jayne has delighted fans around the world. The quirky duo have released several successful collections inspired by classic children’s books and British eccentricity, including <em>Lost Alice<\/em>, <em>A Cup Of Tea And A Slice Of Bake<\/em>, and <em>Oz And Other Tall Tales<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jayne says:<strong> “From gold leaf to clay, paint and fabric, every piece of art I create has found its place from everything I love.”<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Jayne Smith ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the artist has been up to recently! 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His figures are deliberately unidentifiable so viewers can relate to them.<\/p>\r\n<p>To create his pieces, Jeff took photographs for reference before sketching the characters in a book. He painted the scene without rain and then added the couple in, before painting on the rain with a dry DIY emulsion brush.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jeff said: “I’m never happier than when I’ve got a paintbrush in my hand. 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The vivid colours and lively scenes of surrounding advertising posters offered a glimpse into a happy and exciting world – something that would follow him into his adult life.<\/p>\r\n<p>After years spent working in the coal mines, he held his first solo art show at the age of 26. Joe quickly made a name for himself with his multicoloured paintings, which feature anonymous four-inch figures and scenes inspired by the 1950s and 60s. Since then, he has exhibited at Museums Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, and in 2008 was awarded a star on Sheffield’s ‘Walk of Fame’.<\/p>\r\n<p>To create his energetic pieces, Joe first paints the canvas orange – which Impressionist masters like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir did to create movement. He then sketches in the figures with a pencil, holding it similarly to a screwdriver. Raw umber is applied, before dark lines are added once the paint is dry. <\/p>\r\n<p>Joe says: “The colours are like dancers: they all want to be seen. My art is based on repertory theatre and the drama of real life. I set my characters in vistas my audience will enjoy, and I always want to put on a good show.”<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Joe Scarborough","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the painter has been up to recently! 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Lowry, along with his own family. In fact, his stick figure characters are adapted from his daughter’s scribbles.<\/p>\r\n<p>In a world of digital trickery and special effects, it takes a true artist to conjure an illusion with a trusty paintbrush and canvas. All of John’s three-dimensional artworks are originally painted by hand without any digital images or tracing. He does this by painting a perspective in reverse: the parts on the canvas farthest from your eyes are the largest, and the parts closer to your eyes are smaller. As you stand away from the painting, the farthest parts seem to come forwards, and the nearest parts appear to move backwards, reversing the whole picture and creating a 3D effect.<\/p>\r\n<p>From cityscapes to beach scenes, art galleries and fantasy worlds, John experiments with a range of compositions. He often features elements from seminal works by other artists, including Vincent van Gogh's post-impressionist backgrounds, René Magritte's bowler hat figure and Banksy's street art. For the full spectrum of movement, his artworks are best hung with the centre at eye level. Simply step from left to right to see the magic for yourself!<\/p>\r\n<p>John says: “Picasso once said that he spent his life trying to paint like a child. This inspired me to mix children’s art with the carefully-planned paintings of an adult artist. I always look at things through rose-coloured glasses. I like to look for the good in things, and I try to depict this in my paintings.” <\/p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Discover original art by John D Wilson\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/John_D_Wilson\/statuses\/In_Stock\"><strong>You can discover John's newest original 3D paintings here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of John D Wilson ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>John achieves an incredible texture on his artworks by working with paintbrushes, palette knives, toothbrushes and even a meat skewer! He says: \"As an artist, you can never say that you know it all. Every day you are experimenting with something… colours, texture or subject. Whatever it may be, it’s what makes this job so exciting.” <\/p>\r\n<p>He adds: “I always have to bear in mind the effect that reverse perspective will have on what I want to paint. When painting a gallery scene, it can be difficult to get any depth into a picture. I try to achieve this by painting layers of the walls getting farther back, giving the appearance of depth on a flat canvas.” <\/p>\r\n<p>John works from his home studio in New Zealand and enjoys walking along the beaches nearby. He reveals: “My studio is like a magnet to me: every time I walk past the door and get that smell of linseed and turpentine, I’m drawn inside. Painting now takes up most of my time: I go to bed thinking of my latest painting, and wake up with ideas for the next.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about our artists' studios, don't miss our regular <em>Studio Sessions<\/em> feature in <em>Fine Art Collector<\/em> magazine. 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(2008) ","quote":"To see the joys these little plastic bits bring to children is simply heartwarming.","quote_image1_id":15516,"quote_image2_id":15511,"quote_image3_id":15512,"video_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/333484860","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>As a child, John built LEGO characters inspired by TV shows like <em>The Amazing Spider-Man <\/em>and<em> Looney Tunes<\/em>. Little did he know that he would one day work as a designer and developer for the global phenomenon! <\/p>\r\n<p>Learning to draw by posing and sketching his toys or copying from popular comic strips like Charles M. Schulz’s <em>Peanuts<\/em>, John also became fascinated by the special effects of blockbuster films and the stop-motion clay animation of Aardman Animations, famed for their <em>Wallace and Gromit<\/em> series. 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Recognisable characters are presented as both entire beings and a unique combination of shapes, patterns and colour.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of John McCormack ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>John spent his childhood drawing toys and recreating comic strips, and these memories inspire his art today. He says: \"Seeing them come to life through animation got me hooked on the medium. Anything was possible, and the vibrant colours and relatable stories made me want to be a storyteller.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>His lifelong fascination with patterns made LEGO the perfect muse for his colourful acrylic paintings. In particular, he enjoys how the simple brick shapes can create something magical when combined. The artists he admires are those who challenge perceptions – including Jeremy Mann, Alex Kanevsky and Jessica Brilli – and he tries to do this within his own work.<\/p>\r\n<p>To add energy, he allows the pencil lines to show through the layers of paint. This was inspired by his young daughter, who once took it upon herself to embellish one of his paintings. He explains: \"She found some oil pastels that I had in my studio and drew all over it. At first, I was angry. But then I realised that she had brought an energy to my painting, so I left her marks. It was kind of a revelatory moment for me in terms of freeing myself up to be more emotional with mark-making.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Behind each of his artworks is a desire to bring the joy of childhood to his audience. John adds: \"Memories are so vivid that they sometimes become colours and patterns. To see the way it makes people happy – these simple little bricks – is something that just brings joy in trying to capture it.\" <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/342881653","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":16424,"featured_art_2_media_id":16426,"code":"JMC","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":15508,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":18,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"joy-kirton-smith","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:15:56","updated_at":"2018-09-14 13:49:18","deleted_at":null,"title":"Joy Kirton Smith","bodytext":"<p>Joy's striking artworks are inspired by the Italian Renaissance and are perfect for any art history fan. <\/p>","banner_id":10908,"meta_title":"Joy Kirton Smith ","meta_description":"Find out more about the artist Joy Kirton Smith at Castle Fine Art. 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Using a monochrome palette, he captures the vibrancy of the animal by altering the pressure and speed of his graphite pencil. <\/p>\r\n<p>Peter says: \"In terms of technique, I have a limited vocabulary. There is a pure essential line, a shade, and a texture produced by the repetition of the line, creating basic building blocks that can be manipulated. The softest leads can be blended or smudged into areas of gentle tone, whilst an eraser may be used to reverse out parts of the drawing, thus creating subtle highlights or areas of contrast.\"<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":null,"studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":null,"studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10690,"featured_art_2_media_id":10689,"code":"PHL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":10950,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":86,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"peter-wood","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:03","updated_at":"2018-09-14 14:37:18","deleted_at":null,"title":"Peter Wood","bodytext":"<p>Contemporary artist Peter paints striking landscapes and cityscapes which capture his passion for outdoor life.<\/p>","banner_id":10949,"meta_title":"Peter Wood","meta_description":"Shop the art of landscape and cityscape painter Peter Wood at Castle Fine Art ","meta_keywords":"peter wood artist, peter wood art, landscape, cityscape, English artist, buy art online UK, free delivery art, original art, Peter Wood Castle Fine Art, Castle Fine Art","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":204,"born":"Wiltshire","lives_and_works":"Lincolnshire","education":"Camberwell College of Arts","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"Art is a part of me. 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To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10696,"featured_art_2_media_id":10695,"code":"PLU","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":6650,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":41,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"richard-blunt","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:24","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:40:07","deleted_at":null,"title":"Richard Blunt","bodytext":"<p>Figurative artist Richard battled homelessness to achieve his dream of becoming a professional artist. 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During this time, Richard rediscovered his creative side and played the guitar in various bands before picking up a paintbrush and experimenting with oils.<\/p>\r\n<p>He is inspired by artists such as Johannes Vermeer, Caravaggio and John William Waterhouse – particularly their depiction of dramatic light and realism. Likening their paintings to a modern film, he challenges himself to capture a similar feeling with just the snapshot of a single image.<\/p>\r\n<p>Richard says: <strong>“I am never truly happy with a piece unless I feel it holds enough mystery to stop and intrigue the viewer, if only for a moment.”<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":null,"studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":null,"studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10700,"featured_art_2_media_id":10699,"code":"RBL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":10844,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":120,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"richard-levine","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:18:10","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:22:25","deleted_at":null,"title":"Richard Levine","bodytext":"<p>An interest in vintage animation, comics and illustration led Richard to a career in motion graphics. This energy is now captured in his art, which explores the geometric structure of iconic imagery.<\/p>","banner_id":6950,"meta_title":null,"meta_description":"An interest in vintage animation, comics and illustration led Richard Levine to a career in motion graphics. This energy is now captured in his art, which explores the geometric structure of iconic imagery. Available now at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"art, new art, summer exhibition, events in Manchester, modern art, contemporary art, digital art, vintage animation, comics, illustration, motion graphics, geometry, iconic imagery, 3D art, rendering, transition, abstraction","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":11887,"born":"Essex","lives_and_works":"Hove, East Sussex","education":"Chelsea College of Arts","awards":null,"exhibitions":"IN:SIGHT (2018), Affordable Art Fair","quote":"My work is experimental and playful and is not constrained by a single discipline. This creates a feeling of kinetic energy, depth and movement.","quote_image1_id":6910,"quote_image2_id":6912,"quote_image3_id":6913,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Embracing a spectrum of inspirations – from typographer Jan Tschichold to op art founder Victor Vasarely – Richard’s work hovers between representation and abstraction. Viewers may recognise the controversial bull dog, but they will never have seen it in this form.<\/p>\r\n<p>By playing with geometric shapes and blocks of colour, the East Sussex-based artist exposes the details of the pattern while allowing his audience to appreciate the overall form. This is created by rendering an image into a 3D form and wrapping it with a texture or pattern before running it through several transitions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Richard says: “My work is experimental and playful and is not constrained by a single discipline. This creates a feeling of kinetic energy, depth and movement.”<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Richard Levine","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>We caught up with Richard when he dropped by Castle Fine Art HQ to sign some of his debut artworks. He let us in on a couple of insider tips and inspirations, including - rather unexpectedly - Mickey Mouse. <\/p>\r\n<p>As a graphic designer, the artist has experience in animation, 3D drawings, television graphics and illustration. During his time studying at the Chelsea College of Arts, he actually veered away from print design and chose to base his final-year project on a clay sculpture. His work today, he says, is “in between film animation, sculpture and graphics – it’s something you can’t quite put a label on”. <\/p>\r\n<p>Describing his work as a mixture of pop art and Op art, Richard is particularly intrigued by the potential of an image to transform through flat colour and geometric shapes. The polygonal mesh he creates forms a 3D representation from a 2D shape – creating something entirely new. His interest in cartoons was sparked during his time as a student in Hampstead Heath. A local shop displayed the infamous ‘Mickey Mouse’ print created by Andy Warhol in 1981, and he became fascinated with the power of imagery and patterns. <\/p>\r\n<p>He adds: “I love looking at patterns – whether it’s in wallpapers, or a wacky interior design. I find it mesmeric, and enjoy the ordered, graphic elements. I especially like the work of Andy Warhol, who repeated patterns within his work. Stripes give a piece energy, as the viewer’s eyes follow them across the image.”<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":6455,"featured_art_2_media_id":6912,"code":"RLE","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":16020,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":87,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"rob-hefferan","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:04","updated_at":"2019-04-30 16:07:29","deleted_at":null,"title":"Rob Hefferan","bodytext":"<p>Rob’s sumptuous paintings celebrate human expression. 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","meta_keywords":"Rob Hefferan, Rob Hefferan art, Rob Hefferan artist,figurative art, buy painting online, art free delivery, buy art Castle Fine Art, Castle Fine Art ","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":206,"born":"Warrington, Cheshire","lives_and_works":"Lancashire ","education":"Exeter College of Art and Design ","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"As an artist it\u2019s important that I keep pushing ideas, always striving in my pursuit for that perfect painting.","quote_image1_id":6714,"quote_image2_id":6712,"quote_image3_id":6713,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Working with chalk pastels, oils and acrylics, his figurative pieces capture, in his own words, “life as it is lived”. Rob, who once worked in advertising with brands such as the BBC and Volkswagen, draws much of his inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He uses brushstrokes to create an atmospheric backdrop and a harmony between colour, light and texture.<\/p>\r\n<p>The startling realism and inner radiance gives Rob’s work a photographic quality. He recreates the poetry of skin’s tone and structure, paying homage to the complex interaction of musculature, tissue and bone. Like the Pre-Raphaelites, he draws out the painting very accurately and completes a section each day.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rob says: <strong>“For me to just paint what I see is dull; the real skill is to paint what exists only in your imagination and add these elements to the final paintings.”<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Rob Hefferan ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the painter has been up to recently! 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","lives_and_works":null,"education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"My work was inspired by the need to escape from the sometimes harsh realities of this world.","quote_image1_id":6838,"quote_image2_id":6839,"quote_image3_id":6842,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>The notoriously elusive artist prefers his art to speak for itself, shunning interviews and events. But his work opens a door into his psyche, revealing a masterful conjuring of light and shadow.<\/p>\r\n<p>He uses a combination of oils, acrylics and pencils to create emotion and drama. After starting with a dark base, shadows and forms are brought out by contrasting them with bold colours and eye-catching light. In turn, a beam of adventure and promise shines through.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ryder says: “My work was inspired by the need to escape from the sometimes harsh realities of this world. I want the viewer to feel relaxed and be transported to a dreamy place in their mind.\"<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Ryder ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the painter has been up to recently! 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There, he was spotted by a fellow artist who helped him to forge a career creating music videos with the Grammy Award-winning Swedish film director Jonas Åkerlund, who has worked with stars like Madonna.<\/p>\r\n<p>He now relates his career as a visual effects artist back to his observational artistic style. His nostalgic scenes evoke the sense of flicking through a sketchbook, with Samuel preferring to work from studies rather than reference photography as it “keeps the work looser and truer\". He adds: “The human eye is essentially a 35mm lens.”<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2018, Samuel made it to the finals of the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year competition, which pushed him to pursue a professional art career. His debut collection with Castle Fine Art, <em>Street Life<\/em>, sees him capture Birmingham’s iconic waterways, streets and landmarks, taking viewers on a voyage of discovery around the UK’s second city.<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Samuel Hencher","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Samuel has developed a technique of applying multiple layers to his oil paintings to create a slightly mottled finish. Mastery of the space within each scene, along with a virtuosity of touch, allows him to draw through the light as his focal point. He adds: \"Light is allowed to take centre stage and play a key role.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking on his free style, Samuel says: \"My aim is to convey a feeling or emotion that the viewer can relate to without worrying too much about the actual subject of the painting. I paint very quickly without the aid of photos as a reference, using sketches made in situ and memory to achieve a looser, less laboured effect.\"<\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":24767,"featured_art_2_media_id":24768,"code":"SHE","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":24762,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":32,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"sarah-graham","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:14","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:44:39","deleted_at":null,"title":"Sarah Graham","bodytext":"<p>Sarah made her artist debut at an exhibition she organised in the empty floors above the pub where she worked. She is now known for her colourful realist paintings, which are inspired by childhood. <\/p>","banner_id":10890,"meta_title":null,"meta_description":"Find out more about the artist Sarah Graham on Castle Galleries. Browse and buy limited edition prints of her major works.","meta_keywords":"Sarah Graham","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":101,"born":null,"lives_and_works":null,"education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"Being a big kid at heart, I'm inevitably led to the subject matter of toys and sweets.","quote_image1_id":0,"quote_image2_id":0,"quote_image3_id":0,"video_url":"http:\/\/youtu.be\/IWrIU_QAiDg","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Creative to the core, Sarch studied for a foundation course in art and design, followed by a degree in fine art. Entirely motivated by colour, she manipulates the form and structure of her image to produce something entirely new. <\/p>\r\n<p>After trawling sweetshops, markets, eBay (and even her mother's attic!) Sarah takes a staged photograph and translates the image onto the canvas by lightly sketching in yellow paint, followed by a more detailed underpainting that acts as a map for the final design. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":null,"studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":null,"studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10718,"featured_art_2_media_id":10717,"code":"SGR","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":10889,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":90,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"sega","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:09","updated_at":"2021-05-05 10:56:40","deleted_at":null,"title":"Sega","bodytext":"<p>We're pleased to present the <em>Sonic 25 <\/em>collection: a Sega collaboration which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the legendary Sonic the Hedgehog. <\/p>","banner_id":7056,"meta_title":"Sega","meta_description":"Shop the Sonic 25 collection, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of video game star Sonic the Hedgehog. Shop now at Castle Fine Art. ","meta_keywords":"Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog, video game, video game art, Paul Kenton, Keith Maiden, Robert Oxley, Nic Joly, buy art online UK, SEGA Castle Fine Art, Castle Fine Art, Sonic art UK","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":7050,"born":null,"lives_and_works":"Tokyo","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"Splashes of pigment, fluid lines and bold colour add to the energy and, I hope, do justice the legend that is Sonic!","quote_image1_id":7057,"quote_image2_id":7058,"quote_image3_id":7059,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Boasting 25 original pieces from a selection of the UK’s leading contemporary artists, the body of work pays homage to the iconic videogame character who has been racing through games, TV, mobile, merchandise and more for over two decades.<\/p>\r\n<p>Eight of our most popular artists - including Nic Joly, Louis Sidoli, Frédéric Daty and Dan Lane - reimagine Sonic the Hedgehog in each of their own inimitable styles. <\/p>\r\n<p>We're also thrilled to offer a limited edition four-piece portfolio. Featuring work by Craig Davison, Keith Maiden, Paul Kenton and Robert Oxley, each gicléeon paper set is presented with a certificate of authenticity co-signed by both the artist and Naoto Ohshima, one of the founding members and designers of the Sonic franchise. <\/p>\r\n<p>Artist Paul Kenton says: \"My 'dripped paint' style lends itself to the speed his character exudes. Splashes of pigment, fluid lines and bold colour add to the energy within the composition and, I hope, do justice the legend that is Sonic!\"<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Sega ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what Sega has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our artist news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10721,"featured_art_2_media_id":10722,"code":"SEG","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":7049,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":34,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"simon-claridge","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:17","updated_at":"2021-05-05 10:56:46","deleted_at":null,"title":"Simon Claridge","bodytext":"<p>Simon may count Hollywood A-listers like Claudia Schiffer and Rod Stewart among his collectors, but behind his dazzling artworks lies the hard work and determination that propelled him to success.<\/p>","banner_id":6831,"meta_title":"Simon Claridge","meta_description":"Find out more about the artist Simon Claridge at Castle Fine Art. Browse and buy limited edition prints of his major works.","meta_keywords":"Simon Claridge, playboy, marilyn, marilyn monroe, diamond dust, Simon Claridge Castle Fine Art, contemporary art, modern art, Terry O'Neill ","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":7084,"born":"Edinburgh","lives_and_works":"Reading ","education":"University of Reading","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"The human form is such a fantastic thing to paint. The eye never tires of seeing what it is programmed to respond to on such a guttural level.","quote_image1_id":6833,"quote_image2_id":6837,"quote_image3_id":6835,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2I_oiFpr10","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Whilst working at an art gallery, Simon spent his nights painting feverishly – consumed by the dream of one day having his own work hanging on the walls. One morning, he mischievously replaced the window display with his own pieces. By lunchtime, he’d sold all of them and never had to work in a gallery again. He's since gone on to collaborate with prestigious brands like Playboy and 20th Century Fox.<\/p>\r\n<p>Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, his signature diamond dust paintings capture cultural icons from the worlds of fashion, film and music. The luminous effect is both beautiful and alluring, heightening the viewer’s sensory experience and transforming the artwork in different lights.<\/p>\r\n<p>Simon says: “The human form is such a fantastic thing to paint. The eye never tires of seeing what it is programmed to respond to on such a guttural level.”<\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Simon Claridge ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Here's a taste of what the artist has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2I_oiFpr10","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10726,"featured_art_2_media_id":10725,"code":"SCL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":11331,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":97,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"simon-wilkinson","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:17:19","updated_at":"2023-09-06 09:34:59","deleted_at":null,"title":"Simon Wilkinson","bodytext":"<p>New media artist Simon Wilkinson expertly fuses his two passions in life: art and 3D animation. His provocative pieces analyse, dissect and reassemble the emotions and experiences that make us human.<\/p>","banner_id":10946,"meta_title":"Simon Wilkinson","meta_description":"New media artist Simon Wilkinson expertly fuses his two passions in life: art and 3D animation. Shop his collection now at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Simon Wilkinson, 3D, 3D animation, 3D art, sculpture, 3D graphics, digital art, new media, new media artist, technology, LightWave 3D, Castle Fine Art, Simon Wilkinson Castle Fine Art","opengraph_id":0,"thumbnail_id":224,"born":"Normanton, West Yorkshire","lives_and_works":null,"education":"University of Leeds","awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"I love this freedom. Just changing the lighting or camera angle slightly can give the piece a completely different emotion.","quote_image1_id":0,"quote_image2_id":0,"quote_image3_id":0,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kLyCRr08trs","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>The English literature graduate enjoyed a 20-year career in the television and film industry, working with the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. After visiting our Harrogate gallery, Simon became determined to follow his dream of being an artist.<\/p>\r\n<p>Inspired by everyday life, his characters’ generic body shape and lack of personalising features render them anonymous. Created using a digital software called LightWave 3D, they are formed into a 3D model and painted before being posed using a rigging system. Following this, they are placed in a virtual movie set with lighting and special effects, rendered at a high-resolution and printed onto aluminium.<\/p>\r\n<p>Simon says:<strong> “I love this freedom. 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This is my little world.”<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":null,"studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":null,"studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10728,"featured_art_2_media_id":10727,"code":"SWL","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":224,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":260,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"stephen-roby","created_at":"2021-01-20 16:08:33","updated_at":"2023-09-05 15:22:46","deleted_at":null,"title":"Stephen Roby","bodytext":"<p>Full of humour and light, Stephen Roby's <a title=\"Shop Stephen Roby's debut collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/original-art-by-stephen-roby\"><strong>debut collection<\/strong><\/a> of original figurative and portrait paintings is perfect for anyone wanting to add a touch of nostalgia to their living space. From family scenes to sport and evenings in the pub, this relatable series is inspired by memories of his childhood in northern England. <\/p>","banner_id":35337,"meta_title":"About Stephen Roby","meta_description":"The British artist's humorous original oil paintings depict family, pets, sport and nights in the pub. Discover his nostalgic debut collection at Castle Fine Art.","meta_keywords":"Stephen Roby, Stephen Roby artist, Steve Roby, figurative art, portrait, people, animal, dog, humour, Picasso, cartoon, abstract, colourful art, art for home, nostalgic art, sport, northern artist, Liverpool art, original art, music, 1970s, caricature","opengraph_id":35338,"thumbnail_id":35335,"born":"Liverpool (1964)","lives_and_works":"Warrington","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":"Westminster Gallery, West End Gallery","quote":"I created a style that was my own. A photo captures the glimpse of a moment, whereas art captures the emotion of it.","quote_image1_id":35338,"quote_image2_id":35339,"quote_image3_id":35340,"video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jtlSPxVhWh8","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Behind every artwork is a story, and Stephen Roby’s <a title=\"Shop Stephen Roby's debut collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/original-art-by-stephen-roby\"><strong>debut collection<\/strong><\/a> is a definite page-turner. His own tale began with a working-class childhood in 1970s Liverpool, where money was scarce, but memories could be made for free. Peppered with touching anecdotes, this humorous series of original works takes viewers inside the local pub, into the boxing ring and through a narrative that weaves real life with the imaginary.<\/p>\r\n<p>Completely self-taught, the former IT engineer works mainly in oils for his figurative and portrait paintings. Cubist elements include geometric shapes, bold statement colours and a simplicity of facial structure that makes every character – from a space-hopping policeman to a sausage dog surrounded by his favourite toys – instantly relatable. No matter our age or background, we can recognise ourselves and become a part of the story.<\/p>\r\n<p>Situational humour and heartwarming moments of human interaction are shaped by the intersectional lines, which draw the viewer’s eyes around the piece. Stephen derives his full palette from just five colours; inspired by Impressionist painters like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Joaquín Sorolla, Pierre Adolphe Valette and L.S. Lowry, he mixes colours to create the illusion of light and shadow. Further inspirations include the American realist painter Edward Hopper and the Old Masters of the Renaissance, such as Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.<\/p>\r\n<p>An avid people-watcher, Stephen draws upon real-life memories and experiences – including his friends and family, and time spent living in France and Switzerland. Each painting takes up to two months to complete, and is part of an intimate emotional connection between the artist and his creation. Whether his paintings make you laugh, smile or roll your eyes in recognition, they will ultimately make you feel and remember life beyond the canvas.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Stephen's collection is <a title=\"Shop Stephen Roby's debut collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/original-art-by-stephen-roby\">now available<\/a> and is on display at <a title=\"Stephen Roby's collection is on display at selected galleries\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/original-art-by-stephen-roby\">selected galleries<\/a>. To find out more, <a title=\"Talk to an online art consultant\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/talk-to-an-art-consultant\">get in touch<\/a>, contact your <a title=\"Contact your local gallery \" href=\"..\/..\/..\/galleries\">local gallery<\/a> or <a title=\"Subscribe to our emails\" href=\"https:\/\/r1.dotmailer-surveys.com\/544c8oea-e32z5peb\">subscribe<\/a> to our emails. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":112,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Stephen Roby","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Stephen invited us to his studio in Cheshire to reveal how he creates his vibrant artworks using just five shades of oil paint and an understanding of 2D and 3D perspectives.<\/p>\r\n<p>“It’s just simple geometric shapes, bright colours, some slight gradients and intersecting lines,” he told us. “My engineering background has given me an eye for looking at certain things in a different way. A lot of the paintings are two-dimensional, so I try to make them more 3D by creating gradations around the edges and adding highlights.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Like the early Renaissance painters, Stephen allows the dark background to show through on the shadowed areas to add depth. He adds: “I block-paint everything in, and then add the outline later. It gives a brilliant effect. I learned to use just five paints and create every spectrum of colour that you can get with only these. From the dark ground to the medium-coloured layers and the tints at the top, it’s the same paints.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Stephen's intersecting lines also allow viewers to explore the narrative of the artwork. He explains: \"Composition-wise, I’ve read tonnes of books on the rule of thirds, and the positioning of irregular shapes to create hidden indicators and draw the eye to certain positions. Now I know that just by the contrast and colour of the diagonal lines, you can draw attention to a focal point in the painting.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more behind-the-scenes news from our artists' studios, subscribe to our <a title=\"Subscribe to our YouTube channel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/castlegalleries\/featured\">YouTube channel.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jtlSPxVhWh8","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":35344,"featured_art_2_media_id":35345,"code":"SRO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":35336,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":35,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"stephen-simpson","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:17","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:43:19","deleted_at":null,"title":"Stephen Simpson","bodytext":"<p>Inspired by nature and organic forms, Stephen’s expert use of heavy texture and high-gloss finish blurs the boundary between 2D art and 3D sculpture. His <strong><a title=\"Discover Stephen Simpson's floral oil paintings\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Stephen_Simpson\/statuses\/In_Stock\">mixed media floral paintings<\/a><\/strong> pay homage to the origins of Abstract Expressionism, presenting an almost ethereal depiction of light, colour and energy. Celebrating ten years with Castle Fine Art, Stephen's new <a title=\"Shop Stephen Simpson's new Opus collection\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/stephen-simpson-opus-a-decade-in-the-making\"><strong><em>Opus<\/em> collection<\/strong><\/a> includes a dazzling array of original large-scale canvasses. <\/p>","banner_id":40086,"meta_title":"Stephen Simpson","meta_description":"Find out more about the floral artist Stephen Simpson at Castle Fine Art. 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I think floral art is timeless and will never go out of style.","quote_image1_id":40083,"quote_image2_id":40085,"quote_image3_id":40082,"video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/u5CcTvHwS-A","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Stephen’s paintings are a part of a genre that has been seminal throughout art history, including ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics of lotus flowers and Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. For his self-described “contemporary take on a classical subject”, he experiments with a range of styles and compositions. From smaller square paintings to large-scale panoramic works, his art is an exhilarating tour of the botanical wonders of nature.<\/p>\r\n<p>Roses, poppies, daisies, hibiscuses and sunflowers are all depicted in a spectrum of different colours, including bold primary tones and delicate pastel shades. Often chosen by collectors for a wedding or anniversary gift, his romantic scenes feature bouquets, along with earthy landscapes and intricate details of petals.<\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking on his new <a title=\"Discover Opus by Stephen Simpson\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/blog\/stephen-simpson-opus-a-decade-in-the-making\"><em><strong>Opus<\/strong><\/em><\/a> collection, he says: \"I wanted to provoke a sense of hope and give it an all-round uplifting feeling by using bursts of colour and texture. We’re all living through testing times, and I want to spread some positivity. I hope to make people smile when they see the collection, it’s meant to be happy – everyone deserves to be happy.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>Artistic inspirations include the French modernist painter Édouard Manet and the pioneering American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Stephen is also fascinated by how the English Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner managed to create the illusion of light. Drawn to the landscapes and coastlines of northeast England, he can be moved to create a new painting by the embers of a fire or a storm at sea.<\/p>\r\n<p>Stephen says: “I want people to smile when they see the work. I want them to be happy. I want to evoke an emotional response, like when you receive flowers in real life. Everyone can relate to floral paintings on some level.”<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a title=\"Discover original art by Stephen Simpson\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/art\/q\/~\/artists\/Stephen_Simpson\/statuses\/In_Stock\">Discover Stephen's latest original mixed media artworks here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":0,"inspiration_image2_id":0,"inspiration_image3_id":0,"inspiration_image4_id":0,"inspiration_image5_id":0,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":117,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Stephen Simpson","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<p>Stephen works from his studio in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, where he is often inspired by his local landscape. He introduces incredible luminosity to his work by setting fire to his finished canvasses with a blow torch (don’t try this at home!) for a crystal-clear finish. For his upcoming collection, Stephen experimented with new styles and techniques. <\/p>\r\n<p>He explains: “Before, I’d use a modelling paste to add the heavy 3D texture to my work, but now I’ve changed that for a super-heavy acrylic gel, which has a much more painterly texture. This works a lot better on canvas than modelling paste; in essence, it’s a thick acrylic paint without any pigment. I then add the colour to it before applying with a palette knife.<\/p>\r\n<p>\"The acrylic underpainting – a base layer for the next layers of paint – is coated in oil paint to soften some sections and add detail to others. I now coat my work in a high-gloss oil varnish rather than resin. Because I’m working on canvas rather than board, I found that the resin covered up a lot of the more detailed, textural aspects due its viscosity and depth when dry. It’s still instantly recognisable as my work, which is something I was conscious of while developing this new style.” <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you like reading about our artists' studios, don't miss our regular <em>Studio Sessions<\/em> feature in <em>Fine Art Collector<\/em> magazine. Catch up on previous issues <\/strong><a title=\"Catch up on previous issues of Fine Art Collector magazine\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/magazines\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TQgUg6ZTTQs","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10732,"featured_art_2_media_id":10731,"code":"SSI","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":40074,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":0,"display_date":null},{"id":49,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"temper","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:30","updated_at":"2020-08-10 13:42:54","deleted_at":null,"title":"Temper","bodytext":"<p>The artist Temper (Arron Bird) was born out of graffiti culture. Since picking up a spray can at the age of 10, he has transformed the medium.<\/p>","banner_id":6893,"meta_title":null,"meta_description":"Temper, aka Arron Bird, is widely recognised as one of the most successful and talented graffiti artists of his generation.","meta_keywords":null,"opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":6219,"born":"Wolverhampton ","lives_and_works":"Birmingham ","education":null,"awards":null,"exhibitions":null,"quote":"Album covers were like an art gallery to me as a child. They had a magic about them.","quote_image1_id":6899,"quote_image2_id":6903,"quote_image3_id":6904,"video_url":"http:\/\/youtu.be\/HUql68VUiDE","video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>During the 1980s, just as the hip-hop culture was making its way from the US to the UK shores, Temper became involved with several graffiti crews. He developed his own unique style, which allows him create illustrative and freehand art as well as photorealist figurative work reminiscent of the Old Masters.<\/p>\r\n<p>Critically acclaimed by his peers, he became the first-ever graffiti artist to be awarded a solo show in a major public gallery (Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, 2001). Today he takes inspiration from street art, popular culture, comic books and music. Incredibly, paint leaves his aerosol can at up to 130mph!<\/p>\r\n<p>Temper says: <strong>“Album covers were like an art gallery to me as a child. They had a magic about them that would transport me to another place; it provided me with a playground for my creativity.”<\/strong><\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":"Inside the world of Temper ","studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":"<section class=\"mx-auto px-8 my-16 max-w-xl\">\r\n<div class=\"mt-8\">\r\n<p>Here's a taste of what the artist has been up to recently! To make sure you stay up-to-date with all of our news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/castlegalleries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/castlegalleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>","studio_video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y8ZYtW_As4c","studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10737,"featured_art_2_media_id":10738,"code":"TEM","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":6887,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":75,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"terry-wogan","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:16:57","updated_at":"2019-03-19 17:18:34","deleted_at":null,"title":"Terry Wogan","bodytext":"<p>Often referred to as a ‘national treasure’, Sir Michael Terence (Terry) Wogan was a leading media personality in the UK from the late 1960s until his tragic passing in 2015 .<\/p>","banner_id":10941,"meta_title":"Terry Wogan","meta_description":"We are delighted to present the collection of \u2018national treasure\u2019 Terry Wogan at Castle Fine Art","meta_keywords":"Terry Wogan art, Terry Wogan collection, Terry Wogan cartoon, Terry Wogan Castle Fine Art, Castle Fine Art, Terry's Young Geezers, TOGs, TYGs, buy Terry Wogan art","opengraph_id":null,"thumbnail_id":183,"born":"Limerick, Ireland","lives_and_works":null,"education":"Belvedere College","awards":"Freedom of the City Limerick (2007), KBE (2005)","exhibitions":null,"quote":"I hope the words in this collection bring back as many happy memories for you as they do for me","quote_image1_id":null,"quote_image2_id":null,"quote_image3_id":null,"video_url":null,"video_id":null,"inspiration_bodytext":"<p>Terry's extensive television credits include his live chat show series <em>Wogan<\/em>, which he presented for seven years on BBC One, the <em>Eurovision Song Contest<\/em>, the <em>National Lottery Live<\/em> and <em>Children in Need<\/em>. In April 1972 he took over the breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, amassing an audience of up to 7.6 million. In 2005, he received an honorary knighthood from the Queen of England. <\/p>\r\n<p>BBC Radio 2’s <em>Wake Up To Wogan<\/em> was the most listened to programme on British radio. Regular listeners to the show were often referred to collectively as TOGs (Terry's Old Geezers\/Gals). The TOGs identified stereotypical traits of the elderly, such as absent-mindedness, cynicism and befuddlement at modern society's habits.<\/p>\r\n<p>In an exciting collaboration with celebrated newspaper cartoonist Mac (aka Stanley McMurtry MBE), Terry's famous TOGs have been brought to life in an series of witty cartoons which perfectly capture their satirical essence. <\/p>","related_artists_explanation":null,"inspiration_image1_id":null,"inspiration_image2_id":null,"inspiration_image3_id":null,"inspiration_image4_id":null,"inspiration_image5_id":null,"inspiration2_bodytext":null,"featured_collection_id":null,"studio_title":null,"studio_subtitle":null,"studio_bodytext":null,"studio_video_url":null,"studio_video_id":null,"studio_quote":null,"studio_quote_author":null,"studio_quote_author_title":null,"featured_art_1_media_id":10741,"featured_art_2_media_id":10740,"code":"TWO","twitter_handle":null,"facebook_profile_url":null,"google_plus_profile_url":null,"instagram_profile_url":null,"type":"archived","hero_id":10940,"originals_status_id":2,"video_overlay_id":null,"display_date":null},{"id":118,"status_id":2,"display_order":null,"slug":"monomoko-tim-christie","created_at":"2018-08-30 18:18:05","updated_at":"2023-02-23 15:23:35","deleted_at":null,"title":"Tim Christie","bodytext":"<p>As the mastermind behind fashion-forward concept MONOMOKO, Tim Christie combines digital illustration and paint to create anthropomorphic images that fuse age-old tradition with modern technology.<\/p>","banner_id":6954,"meta_title":"About MONOMOKO","meta_description":"As the mastermind behind fashion-forward concept MONOMOKO, Tim Christie combines photography and digital illustration to create images that fuse age-old tradition with modern technology. 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The underlying images are out of focus so the diagonal black and white lines transition from thin to heavy in a seamless linear flow.<\/p>\r\n<p>Describing his work as a fusion of digital abstraction and pop art, graphic designer Tim explains that he wishes to explore the synthesis of a geometric aesthetic and organic symmetry.<\/p>\r\n<p>Tim says: “I was interested in the relationship between a very controlled technical aesthetic and facial features. 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