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Marine Awareness!

Was very happy with the marine themed window art recently comissioned by Bedfords Park, for marine conservation awareness.

Pop along and show your support by signing the petition to stop valuable marine habitats around the UK being destroyed and to make them 'conservation' zones.

Can you spot Bernard the Gurnard?

Pizzeria molto bene!

Spent late afternoon working on an 'A' Board at a brand new pizzeria,
Bella Naples in South Woodford today...

The smell from their freshly made, real fired wood oven baked pizza's was making my mouth water!

Marcello (manager) said, " We've only been open 3 weeks, and customers have been back for more 3 or 4 times already..."

The character on the board is the traditional mascot of Naples, Pulcinella. In case you were wondering why the chef has a black mask on, as I did...

The White Room

My 'boxroom' studio space has had a makeover!

Going to keep it minimalist...
clear space = clear mind

1 more coat on the floor required then I can have a good sort out & move in...

PS. Have relocated the webcam & computer.
WAS too much of a distraction.

BLOG UPDATE!

My sincere apologies if you were expecting to see some 'recent' work...

As you can see I haven't posted any updates for several months. No excuses, this space has been neglected whilst I have been working. Business continues as usual...

I will endeavour to update some 'highlights' of the last year's work in the next few posts.
From then on, keep up to date with the blog & regular posting!

Please come and have a look again soon...

Lily Allen - Fan Art (Canvas 4ft x 3ft 2inch)

Finally, managed to grab a few moments to post this pic of the Lily Allen painting.

Inspired by a photograph that appeared in the tabloids last year, of Lily performing at GAY, London. It was her outfit that caught my eye if I am to be honest. That and the fact she was being touted as the Queen of British Pop Music...

The original artwork is for sale. If you are interested, please e.mail paul@morethanart.co.uk

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Happy New Year!

A Happy (Belated) New Year & Prosperous 2010 to you!

My 1st blog of 2010! Just checking in really, to make sure everything running ok. I have some exciting mural oppurtunities opening up.

Check this space for updates, soon...

Pulp Fiction - A Blokes Den!

What Bloke wouldn't want his own den at the bottom of the garden? This already has a pool table, fridge & dart board. With bar & Plasma TV soon to be fitted! Oh, and yes. It also sports a rather fine bit of mural work in black & white. John Travolta & Samuel L. Jackson from Pulp Fiction and in the far corner, Al Pacino from scarface. Was quite a fun mural to work on really and turned out pretty well. The client was very happy... Still waiting for my invite to the completed den though Rob...

NEW! The Nick says : T shirt design

It is with the greatest pleasure and laughter, that at last. After much demand, I can bring to you the first of my new 'un-official' T shirt designs. Called 'The Nick says' this T shirt celebrates the very genius that is Mr. Nick Field and the Curveballs show on Phoenix FM. Of which I am a regular listener on a wednesday evening.

The cartoon image of Nick on the shirt is based on a cartoon/sketch that I made of him while watching and listening to the show. Righto! Is one of Nicks catchphrases, as is 'Keep the madness in your soul.' which is how he always signs out. Thought it would be nice to include that on the back of the shirt?

I uploaded my design and created the shop/shirt at spreadshirt.net. Which, sadly did not allow me to place the image on a coloured shirt. Neither did it allow the use of the word 'phoenix' as it was copyright protected. I would of like to of added the Phoenix FM website and Curveballs to the design somewhere. But, found the creative software a little limiting. That's not to say that it can't be done? I just need to study it a little longer... Watch this blog and check out my shop for more great 'T' designs coming soon! Cheers, Paul x

Wedding Tealight Holders

Today completed an order for 108 tealight holders for a wedding. Marc and Abi already had a stencil design in mind and asked me to 'stencil' the frosted, red, glass tealight holders with the date of their wedding and their initials ALM. So that wedding guests were able to take away a small souvenir of the special day. Once I'd practiced a few, and had got into the rythmn of my mini production line. The rather 'daunting' task ran very smoothly and all 108 turned out very well.

So, if you require an original gift/decoration for your wedding/special occasion. These personalised tealight holders are quite an original idea...

The Fatlin and Firkin - Board work

Today was called to the Fatlin and Firkin in Hornchurch to do some new signage as part of their 'sparkle' day. This is when a pub closes for a mini 're-furb'. As the majority of font style on the new menus/p.o.s. I thought that the boards should echo that. Just for the record, today was probably one of the hottest days of 2009! I got very cooked on Hornchurch High Street...

Phoenix fm - webcam sketches/cartoons

With the addition of a webcam to the box room studio setup. I've been having some great fun making cartoons and drawings of dj's and friends in the chatroom on phoenix fm.

I've started to collect a few images together and have decided to create (with thanks to teaman), a phoenix fm/Mr. Artiste's wall of fame... Want to be sketched and appear on the wall? Click here to see if I'm in! You'll need a webcam...

New Live Studio Cam!

Just a quick note to let you know, you are now able to watch me working in my small studio. If I'm creating art, the webcam will be on. You can even drop into my chatroom to say hello!

Taste of Aveley - Restaurant artwork

It was great to hear from Raymond at the Taste of Aveley Indian Restaurant again. He called me to commission another 2 large canvases for the new wall space created by an extension to the restaurant. I have only posted one painting here as I failed to get a decent photograph of the other...

Firework night! - The Bison...

Clapham Commons annual firework display promted a call from the Bison & Bird, requiring an 'A' Board to advertise their mulled wine to take away... mmmmm. Like the fireworks on this one...

Tree of life - painting

This painting was a commission from a beautician who required a decorative canvas for her treatment room. I wanted to create something quite 'organic' and natural. To begin with, I became a little bogged down with the theme of massage and aromatherapy. Then I realised that a symbolic 'meditative' piece was more appropriate to the essence and atmosphere of the treatment room. My client agreed that a 'tree of life' would work well. The colours were chosen to match some of the soft furnishing within the room.

Last Days 34/35/36 Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries

Here it is! The 10th and final wall completed... A birthday chart with a seasonal theme. Again, the photographs of the children can be stuck in the area that corresponds with their birthday.

This job has been a big one, and quite an achievment. An absolute pleasure to work on. I really have enjoyed my time spent at Monkey Puzzle and am very happy with the final result. As are all the staff. A big thankyou to Maria, Kat, Tracy, Zoe and Helen for 'putting up' with me and keeping me supplied with Coffee and biscuits. The nursery is a fantastic place for kids. a lovely old modernised 1840's building. Set in a quiet corner of Chingford, just on the outskirts of Epping Forest. The biggest thrill for me is that the work I have been able to produce will be 'used' in several ways with the many children that I am sure will pass through Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries doors. I'll be a little sad to leave, but look forward to my next challenge! Many thanks once again and good luck. Paul.

The Kings Head - Kilburn

A quiet 2 days spent in the new Kings Head on Kilburn High Road. I was asked if I could copy the logo onto a wall space at the entrance to the bar. 'No problem' I said. The manager was amazed at how accuratley I had managed to do it... I wasn't sure how I'd managed to do it myself! It did turn out alright though.

Day 33 - Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries

Compared to some of the work I have done at the nursery, this alphabet was slightly easier to do. However I needed to be quite precise with the lettering as it will be used frequently as a learning tool for the pre-school children in this room.