A Halloween Dance
See a little glimpse of Incognito Dance’s Saturday Halloween party, where I taught Improvers Salsa to a lovely bunch of Gals & Ghouls :)
A happy flash back to this Saturday & Incognito Dance’s Halloween dress up Bachata & Salsa night in Putney!
It was a Fab atmosphere with some great costumes!
Here's a snippet of the Improvers Salsa class I taught with the amazing @karolina.klave
Incognito are also open tonight so head over there if you fancy Halloween Dance!
All info 👉 https://www.incognitodance.com/
Diving into Lego!
Working on a new, lego-inspired commission for a holiday let property in Windsor. A story telling epic feast of lego! Watch a short video showing the early stages!
I've been working on a new commission this week, diving into a world of Lego!
This is a little glimpse of the early stages, blocking in the main elements with digital paint. Still a long way to go but already getting into the swing of it!
This is one of two artworks that will hang side by side in a beautiful holiday let property in Windsor.
The idea is to celebrate all the local attractions including Thorpe Park, Legoland, Twickenham Rugby and Windsor Castle etc…
AKA a great opportunity to delve into story-telling, weaving together lots of playful elements , including a little bit of Halloween / fright night fun!
For more info about this amazing property check out: www.shortstaylongstay.co.uk
Here’s a brief overview:
📍Conveniently located next to: Windsor, Heathrow, Twickenham
🛌 Sleeps up to 6
🎪 Activities for everyone: Legoland, Thorpe Park, Lapland UK!!
More updates coming soon!
Goodbye Little Acrobat
Waving off this allegorical painting of a vintage toy Acrobat to its new home in Greece. Watch and read the full story!
Yesterday I said goodbye to this little fellow, waving him off to his new life in Greece.
This is a painted allegory called 'The Acrobat' [oil on canvas, 60 x 60cm] which plays with ideas about balance and the creative and destructive energy within us.
The Acrobat hovers above an unlit bonfire of matches, alive with the promise of danger, but also nodding to the inner fire of inspiration. Time is suspended, the spark yet to fall, the meaning open to interpretation.
Many ideas passed through my mind when painting this which I feel were mysteriously woven into this picture, making sense of themselves in a way at once abstract but true.
Hopefully this chap will spark interesting discussions in his new home!
Embracing Grief Through Art
Watch this special discussion I had with Jenetta Barry and Al Cini talking about the power of painting when dealing with painful subjects and emotions. All part of a global line up, celebrating World Jenny’s Day and World Mental Health Day.
This Monday I took part in a special online line-up of artists and performers, celebrating World Jenny's Day and World Mental Health Day.
Creatives from all over the world joined Jenetta Barry and co hosts on USA GLobal TV & Radio over the course of 17 hours showcasing insightful performances and short discussions celebrating mental health wellness.
I shared my experiences of embracing grief through art, looking at two paintings: one of a national treasure, Queen Elizabeth II and the other, inspired by the loss of my father.
This is the 15 minute interview I had with Jenetta & Al Cini describing the journey each painting took me on; explaining how the act of painting helped me find peace with a complex range of emotions.
We also reflected on the value that traumatic and painful experiences have when they build powerful roots to understanding, leading to positive actions which can help others in profound and meaningful ways.
Dance Update
Catch a glimpse of this Monday’s Bachata Improvers class at Incognito Dance company's Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club.
Another happy Monday teaching at Incognito Dance Company 's Wimbledon Salsa & Bachata Club
Playing with lock & drop variations, teaching Improvers Bachata 😊
Thank you to the lovely student who helped demo the routine with me and to the amazing Grace for filming it!❤️🙏
Come find me at Incognito's Hammersmith Salsa & Bachata Club this Wednesday for more dancing experiments!😅
All info 👉 https://www.incognitodance.com/
An amazing digital painting offer!
Sharing an amazing offer from Escape Motions, the company that makes the digital painting software I use. You have until the 13th October to get your hands on an amazing tool for only £10
I've just heard about an amazing deal which I wanted to share with you guys!
If you're curious about exploring digital painting, then this is definitely for you.
The software I use [Rebelle 5 Pro] and would highly recommend is now available for £10!!
Escape Motions, the company that created it, are having a 10 year anniversary celebration, with all their products on offer for £10 until the 13th October.
***15.10.22 update: this offer has been extended and is currently still available!!***
This software was a complete game changer for me so would definitely say this is a gold dust of a deal that you should absolutely explore!
Check out the offer here: https://www.escapemotions.com/