cover me with the thought that i pulled the trigger

Above is a new poster that I've created for the Buxton Fringe Festival. I've had this love of poster art for many a year, and creating my own, for our Dr Sketchys (amongst other events) is just one of my favourite things to do.

Some of the artists I adore the most are those who making posters way back when; Toulouse Lautrec, Mucha are just Gods to me. with that in mind, I had this idea of making a series of posters where I pay homage to these heroes of mine. Obviously there's no improving on their works, but just perhaps, doing my own cover version. So I started with this beauty, below, Le Frou Frou by Lucien Henri Weiluc. Damn, it's gorgeous.

You can see more of my poster artwork HERE.

@темы: Mucha, French, poster, AJ, Toulouse Lautrec, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, Buxton, Dr Sketchy Sheffield, poster artist, Buxton Fringe Festival

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I’m featured in the new Empty mag annual, got 8 works in....

I’m featured in the new Empty mag annual, got 8 works in. It’s run by the co founder of semi permanent here in Sydney and I used to grab copies in Borders when it was regularly running (although it shut down and the annual was a crowd funded operation). It’s my second time featured and it’s an honor to be amongst amazing artists like @shaymusconley and @simoncowellart too! Hope you get yourself a copy over at www.emptymag.com

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Masks- a Moleskine double page I drew in my free time, in a...

Masks- a Moleskine double page I drew in my free time, in a private collection now. Still have a bunch of progress shots, it’s graphite, coloured pencil, pastel, tiny bit of acrylic wash, 8” x 10”

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the kiss

Here's a drawing that I made on a pubcrawl sketchcrawl that we, at Sketchcrawl North, did last year. I made it in my large Moleskine - the kind that has an A3 size double page spread. Increasingly, I've found that I really enjoy drawing on a bigger scale. Maybe it's a reaction to all those years of drawing tiny things in tiny books. I don't know. But, this is a biggie for me. Unfortunately, I don't have a scanner that can take this size page which is why it's taken so long to post it.

It's a drawing of a pub in Sheffield, called Fagans (obviously), that has this beautiful, and very British, mural by Sheff's own Pete McKee. I've wanted to draw this for ages and last November I braved the cold and finally did it. Now that I see it on screen I realise that it needs something more. I know exactly what it is it needs, so it may just get a bit more AJ treatment. In fact, it definitely WILL.

So, here's Part One. More to come.

@темы: journal, ink, moleskine, AJ, Sheffield, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, sketchcrawl, SketchCrawl North, urban sketching, Pete McKee, pub

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Hey guys, just letting you know that the Spark Prints will be...

Hey guys, just letting you know that the Spark Prints will be released tomorrow (April 25th- West Coast USA time) at a random time throughout the day over at http://store.thepeoplesprintshop.com/ There will be a regular edition of 50 and a hand embellished edition of 10. Both are signed and numbered by me.

The 2nd photo is of a hand embellished print, where I used acrylic and iridescent white to add more vibrancy and glow to the existing print.

You can sign up to the mailing list at www.rodluff.com/contact if you’d like to be notified when they are released.

Thanks!

@темы: rod luff, peoples printshop, print, owls

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A recent drawing that’s now available on the store:...

A recent drawing that’s now available on the store: http://rodluff.storenvy.com/products/6873884-crescent “Crescent” (9” x 8.6” or 23 x 22 cm made with pencil and pastel). Thanks!

@темы: available, original, painting, drawing, rod luff, store, owls

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A drawing for the “Wild At Heart” charity show at...

A drawing for the “Wild At Heart” charity show at @thinkspace_art gallery a lil while back. It features the California Condor. Mostly pencil with some acrylic washes, pastel and coloured pencil with iridescent media. Hopefully we were able to help these endangered species a little bit through the funds raised.

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Painting that I have at home from ‘08

Painting that I have at home from ‘08

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'Sonic Bloom' drawing now up and available over at...

'Sonic Bloom' drawing now up and available over at http://rodluff.storenvy.com/products/6813598-sonic-bloom
The original drawing was used in preparation for the painting, “Sonic Bloom.” This drawing is 12” x 20” or 30.5 x 50 cm on heavyweight Fabriano Artistico paper 640 gsm/300lb. Media used included pencil and coloured pencil.

@темы: rodluff

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Drum { Sketchbook }

Media: India Ink, Collage and Acrylic on Acid Free Moleskin.

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the ladies of the bench

You know when a project takes over your life? Yeah? Well, that's exactly what has happened here.

Here's an update on the Books About Town / Wild In Art book bench project that I am working on. Last time, I posted about it, I had just received this giant open book that has now become part of the furniture in my living room.

Stage 1 was to prime the bench. I wanted a clean white background for my drawing - so a friend came around to help with that. That friend was not Dexter, despite it looking that way from the photo above. We just got over enthusiastic with the dust sheets.

That was the easy bit. Stage 2 is to transfer my drawings, which I originally made on A4 paper (20 x 30cm ish) onto the bench. It's not just enlarging the drawing, to such a scale, that's difficult. No. It's that the bench is not a flat piece of paper. Working the drawing around all the curves is tricky. But, I've started.

And, I did so whilst watching back to back Columbo over this Easter weekend.

Many people have said that this must be a daunting task. People often talk about the fear of drawing in a new sketchbook. The fear of the blank page. And, this is such a large blank page. But, I've never had the issue. In fact, I'm quite the opposite I love starting a new sketchbook with all the possibilities that brings. Procrastination is my issue.

So, I'm pleased that I've got going, whilst being watched over, and inspired by, my ladies over the bench; the Lady of Shalott; my teenage self; and, of course, Sue Townsend whose recent death has made choosing her Adrian Mole book as my theme for the bench even more poignant.

It also fills me with pride to be honoured to pay tribute to her, and Adrian, in this way.

You can read about how I got involved in this project HERE. I'll see you soon with some drawings, I hope. Although this has taken over my life. And my living room.although

@темы: London, AJ, Sue Townsend, illustration, illustrator, Andrea Joseph drawings, Dexter, andrea joseph for cross pens, Adrian Mole, book bench, Books About Town, Wild In Art

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Hey everyone! Hope you all had an awesome easter weekend....

Hey everyone! Hope you all had an awesome easter weekend. I’ve been working on a few different pieces, including this current drawing in process. It’s 29” x 14” (73 x 35 cm)

@темы: rod luff

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well, it's so good to be here

Nice of Dexter to come and help paint the bench.

@темы: book, London, AJ, Sue Townsend, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Dexter, Adrian Mole, book bench, Books About Town, Wild In Art

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Champ { Sketchbook }

Media: India Ink, Collage and Acrylic on Acid Free Moleskin.

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Plinko { Sketchbook }

Media: India Ink magenta Markers and Acrylic on Acid Free Moleskin.

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Cabin's Pressure { Sketchbook }

Above is a drawing I did amongst the tiniest plane I have every had the pleasure of flying upon.
Media: Blk Rapidiograpgh pen  white apache gelly roll and India Ink.

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Just uploaded this study to the store if anyone is interested,...

Just uploaded this study to the store if anyone is interested, please head over to www.rodluff.storenvy.com thanks! It’s 13” x 12”, pencil, pastel, coloured pencil on stonehenge paper.

@темы: rod luff

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More on this study, will put it on my storenvy soon when...

More on this study, will put it on my storenvy soon when I’m done with it! Just email if you happen to be interested [email protected] cheers

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Recently rescanned daybreak, it’s available at...

Recently rescanned daybreak, it’s available at rodluff.storenvy.com thought I’d share a detail I’ve been meaning to post for a while, since the IG square limits the format a lot.

It’s pencils, coloured pencil, acrylics, oils, ink, iridescent paint (acrylic and oils) and soft pastel. It’s 5.5” x 19.7” or 14 x 50 cm on 640 gsm Fabriano WC Paper.

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This painting is going to Berlin, Germany for...

This painting is going to Berlin, Germany for “LAX/TXL” an exhibition hosted by Thinkspace Gallery. It’s part of the opening process of a brand new museum, “Urban Nation” featuring New Contemporary art. The museum will have window murals by Joao Ruas, Glenn Barr, Nosego and more, with the 5 story building facade painted by Dabs Myla.

"LAX/TXL" will be situated in a temporary exhibition space opposite this museum making it a killer double punch combo of artness opening May 17th and closing July.

Please see http://www.rodluff.com for more of my work.

@темы: rodluff