I’ve been wanting to do a screen print based on Harry Potter for sometime now, but I couldn’t think of an approach that was a bit different and unique. Then when I was doing some research for a completely different project I came across some images of old victorian advertising and was inspired. So here is my tribute to great series of books and films. Enjoy.
This one colour hand pulled screen print measures 50cm x 70cm (approx) and is printed on acid free 250gsm BFK Reeves Tan art stock. Each print is signed & numbered and is strictly limited to an edition of 500 so as always, once they’re gone they’re gone.
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Tagged with Fantasy, Film, Harry Potter, Screen print, Weasley's Wheezes.
Got my art featured on a cool website for Notts Uni designed by Emma Black. The pic was taken in The Nottingham Orange Tree where I’ve got a fair few of my pieces on display. You can see the site here: http://www.ntu.ac.uk/virtual_open_day/#nightlife
Posted in Ramblings.
By barry
February 20, 2013
Yesterday I attended the private view for the Leicester 24th annual open art exhibition at the New Walk Museum in which I’ve got two of my prints on display.
During the evening there was a presentation of awards downstairs, I decided to stay upstairs chatting to fellow artists as I never win anything at these things but much to my surprise I had won two prizes and so missed my brief time in the spotlight doh!
The first was two tickets to see a show at DeMontfort Hall the second was from the magazine Dusk2Dawn who are offering me exposure in the form of a video interview on their website. I’ve not won an art prize since primary school so I was very chuffed indeed so big thanks to DeMontfort Hall and Jon Prest from Seed Creativity.
The exhibition runs until the 7th April at the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, detail can be seen here: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/open24
Posted in Ramblings.
Tagged with H.G Wells, High Fidelity, Leicester Art Open, New Walk Museum.
By barry
February 3, 2013
Last weekend I had a stall at the Nottingham Contemporary arts and craft fair, which was my most successful craft fair to date. So I would just like to say a big thanks to everyone that came, and especially to those that parted with their hard earned cash and bought one of my screen prints!
I’ve also got a stall at the Makers Mart craft fair coming up at the Curve theatre in Leicester this weekend, I’ll post more info soon!.
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Tagged with Craft Fair, Nottingham.
By barry
December 6, 2012
The very nice people at The Leicester Print Workshop have given me the opportunity to hold my very first solo exhibition at the Print Room, their exhibition space at the LCB Depot in Leicester. It runs from 23rd November 2012 until 28th February 2013 more details below.
A big thank you to Sarah Kirby for her help in putting up the exhibition.
LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE. Please ring LCB Depot on (0116) 261 6800 to confirm opening times before making your visit.
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Tagged with Exhibition, LCB Depot, Leicester Print Workshop, Sci Fi, Solo.
By barry
November 23, 2012
Hello all!
Well it’s beginning to get busy in the run up to Christmas and I should have some new prints to show you soon! I’ve also had two of my latest prints selected for the Leicester Passion 2 Print Exhibition! I was very chuffed that they picked both of my entries.
Passion2Print is Leicester Print Workshop’s biennial celebration of contemporary fine art printmaking. Exclusively featuring the work of LPW artists, it is a high-quality showcase for printmaking today. Reflecting its partnership with Embrace Arts and Oundle International Festival, the exhibition will explore ideas around storytelling in music.
The exhibition runs from 8th October 2012 – 7th December 2012 at Embrace Arts, formerly the Richard Attenborough Centre, based on Lancaster Road in Leicester, about 15 mins walk from Leicester Print Workshop, Leicester City Centre and the Railway Station. All details can be found here: http://www.leicesterprintworkshop.com/exhibitions/passion_2_print
Posted in Ramblings.
Tagged with Exhibition, Get What you Need, High Fidelity, Leicester.
By barry
October 17, 2012
Inspired by the stencil works of Banksy and based on a previously done canvas piece I did a while a go, now available as a limited run of screen prints.
This 2 colour hand pulled screen print measures 34cm x 42cm (approx) and is printed on acid free 270gsm art stock. Each print is signed & numbered and is strictly limited to an edition of 250 so as always once they’re gone they’re gone.
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Tagged with Banksy, Black, Brown, Humor, Retro, Screen print, Star Wars, Storm Troopers, Vintage.
By barry
September 21, 2012
This is another print I did with the theme of Story telling in music. The Rolling Stones have always been a favourite band of mine and this is one of their classics. I think the quote is very apt especially in these days of austerity.
This 2 colour hand pulled screen print measures 42cm x 59cm (approx) and is printed on acid free 270gsm art stock. Each print is signed & numbered and is strictly limited to an edition of 150 so as always once they’re gone they’re gone.
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Tagged with Black, Brown, Humor, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Music, Retro, Screen print, The Rolling Stones, Vintage.
By barry
September 21, 2012
I did this print for an up-coming exhibition of prints with the theme of Story telling in music. High Fidelity is one of the few films I’ve seen that I’ve also read the book from which it was based and both are excellent! This is a quote from the book that has always stuck with me, as like most teenagers (and adults) I was prone to listening to music that could be described as melancholy when I was feeling feeling down, which I’m sure didn’t help!
This 3 colour hand pulled screen print measures 42cm x 59cm (approx) and is printed on acid free 270gsm art stock. Each print is signed & numbered and is strictly limited to an edition of 150 so as always once they’re gone they’re gone.
Posted in Prints.
Tagged with Black, Brown, High Fidelity, Humor, John Cusack, Music, Nick Hornby, Retro, Screen print, Vintage.
By barry
September 21, 2012
Hi all, Well it’s been a really hectic past couple of months and not due to print making unfortunately. Well I’m getting back in to the swing of things and will have some new print design to show you soon!
I found out this week that two of the new prints I’ve recently produced have been accepted in to the Passion 2 Print: Storytelling in Music exhibition!
Passion2Print is Leicester Print Workshop’s biennial celebration of contemporary fine art printmaking. Exclusively featuring the work of LPW artists, it is a high-quality showcase for printmaking today. Reflecting its partnership with Embrace Arts and Oundle International Festival, the exhibition will explore ideas around storytelling in music.
Monday 8 October – Friday 7 December
Free Preview party – all welcome Thursday 4 October, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
More details: http://www.embracearts.co.uk
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Tagged with Exhibition.
By barry
September 20, 2012
