Stiffy Art in Italy – Day 3
Day 3 - residency update! Really delighted with the progress of my abstract works. Today I will continue applying even more colours. Parallel to that, I've started an expressionist work for the hotel manager and I'm…
Stiffy Art in Italy – Day 2
Residency update 😊 Day one complete! Completed the backgrounds and enjoyed more amazing hospitality. Day 2 is here and you can see what a lovely day it will be! Looking forward to starting the foregrounds...See…
Stiffy in Italy – Day 1
Day 1 of painting in Italy will see me paint the backgrounds for the 10 pieces of art l have been commissioned to paint. Here's my day 1 vlog... http://stiffyart.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Stiffy-Art-Day-1-Painting-in-Italy.mp4
Stiffy Art has arrived – Art Exhibition
This early November I organised my first solo show. The event took place at the quirky bar in Birmingham City Centre and what an emotional experience that was. It was the first time I have seen…
Stiffy’s off to paint in Italy
Stiffy Art’s international travels continue with a 10 day Residency at the Park Hotel Le Fonti in Tuscany, Italy and to celebrate this we will be publishing some Vlogs throughout my stay. Stiffy Art is…
Christmas is coming!
Help is here, read on …. The do say choosing presents is one of the most stressful times; for me it is!. All too often I’ve been lulled into a false sense of security of…
Happy Halloween?
How times have changed? Did you know it is in fact a celebration feast of All Hallows' Day? The time dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and all the faithful departed. Clearly this does not…
Stiffy in Thailand
October saw the completion of two art commissions placed by a client in Thailand. Simply not resisting the invitation to deliver I embarked on a surprised delivery in person. Adorned in tattoo's head to foot and resembling 'dog…
A continuing ‘journey’ ….
Since writing my Artist’s statement so much has happened at an incredible pace. I continue to take albeit on occasion reckless strides in branding and experiment with my style. Some say the brand is a…
Paul Jackson Pollock (1912 – 1956)
Given that my inspiration is firmly founded in the style of Jackson Pollock it only seems fitting that I offer an appreciation of the style that has been his timeless signature. The Man …. There…
What is Abstract Art? Stiffy’s view …
I accept I am not (yet) an accomplished artist, I do not possess the skill to create realistic detailed representations, nor do I have the desire. There are schooled professionals and camera’s that provide for…