Spray paint effects
Using layers of colour with stencils to achieve a 3d effect. Work in progress
Studio view
I've been experimenting with the stencils from a previous project. Spray paint colour Montana Gold colours : Bazooka Joe, Citrus.
Work in progress
Experimenting with more hand cut stencils and spray paint.
Coast series stencils
Found these old stencils from a series of monoprints I created a few years ago. Using spray paint on paper.
Work in progress
Stencils, spray paint on cardboard
Spray paint and charcoal
Exploring different materials, testing sketches with charcoal and various colours of acrylic spray paint.
Buzz got his seat back!
I don't think little Buzz has appeared here before. Now the studio has been cleared a bit, Buzz has his window seat back again.
Cardboard and spray paint
I’ve been clearing up in the studio, trying to create a space for working. These are samples for colours and tests for stencils.
Having a clear out
Unfortunately the studio was becoming cluttered so I’ve started to clear some space so I can get on with new stuff.
Work in progress
Exploring stencils, spray paint..
Studio space
Looking a bit cluttered
Cutting new stencil
Work in progress. Using this triptych drawing to design a new stencil. Trying out various colours and textures, seeing if I can produce a range of lines on different surfaces, card, paper and canvas.
Recent work
Acrylic spray paint and POSCA pens on 4 stretched canvas panels.
Sketchbook
Trying out a few ideas based on Bruce the mechanical shark from the Jaws film, always had a bit of an obsession with this, I love the film but it’s the illusions of old film effects that have always fascinated me. Seeing the film Jaws again a few nights ago, I've been wanting to use this image of the shark in a new work using stencils, POSCA pens and spray paint.
New video
Just finished this spray paint demo. Working with my hand cut stencils. Knot, Heart quite complex and this is a first attempt at something more ambitious. Colour used : Apple Green, Frozen Raspberry, Bermuda and Citrus. All from Montana Gold range.
Wear a mask !
I don't like selfies, but just a word of warning a mask is essential when using spray paint. Latex gloves are also advised. I would work outside if weather was suitable and I intend to build an outside spray studio in the summer.
Work in progress
Filming a new demo. Working with spray paint and stencils. This is the knot stencil in 3 parts. Using Montana Gold colours : Bermuda and Citrus.
This is not art
I'm filming a demo again today using the stencils I made a few weeks ago. Inspired by a negative comment on one of my videos. This is a play on words, the Knot and Heart are quite complex and took a while to cut but its worth taking time on these difficult stencils. I've always liked street art and graffiti, stencil work has been so popular recently due to the rise of Banksy and l always feel that it is an artform that anyone could have a try ( there's 1000's of YouTube demos to watch on the subject). I recently went to the Banksy exhibition in Glasgow and it was fascinating to see all the original stencils and examples of artwork. I know many disregard graffiti or street art, with these two stencils they really can be described as THIS IS NOT ART (Knot, Heart)
DUALITY Original artwork
I’m working on the various colour options for this artwork. The 2 canvas panels will be available for a limited time.
Artwork available
The artwork from the latest YouTube demo is now available.
DUALITY can be ordered in a variety of colours for a limited time. Each is unique and consists of 2 canvas panels. 12” ×16”
Signed and dated.
