Introducing Raven
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My new artwork ‘Raven’ is today’s spotlight, celebrating mystery and magic. Discover what inspired her and watch the painting emerge from first to last strokes of the digital brush.
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Introducing Rose
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Discover the story behind my new painting 'Rose,' inspired by an Edinburgh Festival Street Mime. Watch a short time-lapse of this artwork's creative journey, from start to finish.
Read MoreThe Power of a Red Rose
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A new work update, see the early stages of my latest painting on the digital easel. All part of the Performers in Paint series I will be launching this June.
Read MoreA New Work in Progress
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It’s official I am taking part in this years Wandsworth Art Fringe Festival in June; collaborating with the wonderful Stella Tooth to put on a joint exhibition entitled Performers in Paint! In this week’s post, I'm sharing a behind the scenes glimpse of a new work in progress, that will eventually feature in this show.
Read MoreEmbracing Grief Through Art
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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.
Read MorePresenting Walkabout Eddie
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Next in my Edinburgh Festival Sketch line up, the wonderful Walkabout Eddie! Watch a short time-lapse showing my sketch evolve along with a little glimpse of Eddie’s Act!
Read MorePresenting Amelia Cadwallader
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The first in my series of quick Edinburgh Festival sketches - presenting Amelia Cadwallader and her wonderful hula hoops. Watch a little timelapse of this sketch in progress and find out more about my encounter with her on the Royal Mile.
Read MoreMy Edinburgh Festival Highlights
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4 jam packed days of joyous creative immersion! Watch a little overview of my visit to the Edinburgh Festival a couple of weeks ago.
Read MoreAn Allegory of Kindness in Paint
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Sharing the story behind my painting called Dreams of Tomorrow and Yesterday. Discover the thoughts and characters that inspired me and see how the painting evolved.
Read MoreThe Troubadour Story
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Discover the story behind my painting of The Troubadour. Watch a little video revealing the source of inspiration for this artwork.
Read MoreRaising a Rose to International Women's Day
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A special international Women’s Day Tribute in celebration of the women in my life and their amazing support and encouragement!
Read MoreIn the Frame
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My digital painting is now out on the streets of Wandsworth, greeting passers-by. Find out the full story in today’s post.
Read MoreA Burn's Night Salute
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This was the little Burn’s night salute I did last Monday, putting a street performer twist on the theme! In this post I show you how this digital painting was made.
Read MoreMore Mime Antics
/Today I’m sharing another mime inspired piece, this time a digital painting which I’ve been working on recently.
It features the dynamic and mesmerizing duo otherwise known as Compagnia Baccala (aka Simone Fassari and Camilla Pessifrom) who I met along the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival some years ago.
I had seen their show PssPss which combined childlike wonder and raw feeling, with highly skilled acrobatics and storytelling ingenuity. Their quality of mime paid tribute to the legends of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, whilst bringing something entirely their own to the table.
Do check out their website for more details. I particularly recommend watching the short video below where you can see them in action!
These mime acts completely captivate me, perhaps because of their very silence and how they offer an invitation to the imagination to come and play. They have the power to take you on a journey which touches something deeply human.
With Camilla Pessi and Simone Fassari
www.baccala-compagnia.com
Filmed and Edited by Fergus Dingle
www.fergusdingle.com
Winner of 15 international prizes, including the Cirque Du Soleil prize. Compering Baccalà have performed over 600 times in over 50 countries and on 5 continents to huge acclaim.
Awards include:
2019 Winner of BankSA Adelaide Weekly Fringe Award
2018 Winner of the Victor Award for Most Popular Show IPAY America
2016 Swiss Theatre Award winner
2014 Audience Award St. Etienne, France, Winner
2010 Winner of the Audience Prize Geneva, Switzerland, Winner
2009 Winner of the Cirque du Soleil Prize, Festival du Cirque du demain - Paris, France
2009 Bronze Medal Wuquai China
2008 Bronze Medal St. Paul Les Dax, France and Audience Prize St. Paul Les Dax, France
2008 Winner of the Coup de Coeur Award Val d’Oise, France
2008 Bronze Medal Moscow, Russia
2008 Winner of the Circus Nikulin Prize, Budapest, Hungary
www.baccala-compagnia.com
Your thoughts…
I will soon be printing some of my digital paintings as high-quality art prints which can be framed and hung on a wall. I am therefore curious to know which subjects you could visualise enjoying in your home.
Could this duo, or perhaps one of your favourite performers, be something that could warm up a wall and get you smiling?
Do let me know in the comments below!
A Mime Inspired Painting
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Today, in honour of the London International Mime Festival, I am talking about a mime inspired painting I did a few years ago. I will also be sharing details about how you can access more information about the Mime Festival.
Read MoreA Virtual Open Studios
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Here is my virtual twist on open studios, where you get to visit my studios and me from the comfort of where ever you are viewing this post. Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreDreams of Tomorrow and Yesterday
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Dreams of Tomorrow & Yesterday is part of a new series of narrative portraits which places street performers against an urban backdrop in which an inner world of hopes, fears and dreams are manifested in graffiti, street signage and textures.
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