Photographic Art From Arran

Here are some more iPhoneography images I captured in Arran earlier this year...

Festival of Light, Huddersfield

I had a great time at The Festival of Light in Huddersfield this weekend. It was great to see the Town Centre so lively and lit up with beautiful displays. The performances and bands were fantastic, creating a very welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. What a great weekend!! Here are some images I took in St Peter's Gardens:

Work in progress...LBT

I am currently working on a photographic collage which knits together a scattered composite image with illustrated pattern detail inspired by the shapes within the photograph, using inks, charcoal, graphite, felt tip pens, fine liner and posca.

Photographic Collage with ink and pen detail

Photographic Collage with inks and pen detail

Photographic Collage with inks and pen detail

LBT Sketchbook

Now my Residency is underway at the LBT I have begun to fill my sketchbook with examples of work produced over the year. The sketchbook will present a mixture of photographic work alongside hand drawn images inspired by the photographs. So far I have added images of my montage and composite iphoneography pieces capturing scenes throughout Huddersfield and Todmorden, along with a DSLR montage image of hidden scenes found behind the walls of the Lawrence Batley Theatre. This work is leading up to the production of an animated film based within the LBT which I am due to begin in the New Year...very exciting!!!

Sketchbook Works

Sketchbook Works

Sketchbook Works

And here are those cellotape babies again...!!!

Cellotape Babies on the Balcony

Fire Dancing

I attended a fabulous community event at the weekend in Bradford which involved live music, projections and lots of fire..... fire juggling, fire dancing, lanterns, candles and much more. Here are some long exposure images I took of the fire dancing which was superb!

Fire Dancing in Bradford

Fire Dancing in Bradford

Fire Dancing in Bradford

Fire Dancing in Bradford

Fire Dancing in Bradford

LBT Montage

I have just completed my first montage piece as part of my residency at The Lawrence Batley Theatre. It is a montage of images I captured during my recent tour of the hidden depths of the Theatre. I am using this as a starting point for further montage pieces based around the Theatre, along with a series of pen and ink drawings.

The Tour

From The Balcony - LBT

I have captured some interesting images this week whilst working on the balcony at The Lawrence Batley Theatre. The changing light throughout the day casts some beautiful shadows across the walls and ceilings and it has inspired me to capture it through drawing and iphoneography. Here are a few images from this week...

Exhibiting at The Water Street Gallery

The Smalls Works and "...just in case" exhibitions have now begun at The Water Street Gallery, Todmorden. I thoroughly enjoyed the Private View last week which saw the Gallery full to the brim with visitors. There is an eclectic mix of inspiring work throughout the Gallery - a fantastic exhibition. The exhibition is on until the beginning of January so there is plenty of time to take a visit! Here are a few images I took on the Opening Night to capture my work in exhibition.

Limited Edition Photographic Composite Montage Prints of Todmorden

In And Out Of Todmorden

Limited Edition Photographic Composite Montage Print of Todmorden

Original Ink and Pen Works

Limited Edition Photographic Composite Montage Print of Huddersfield

Art in Arran

I have been very fortunate this year to take a second trip to the beautiful Isle of Arran, Scotland. I spent the week exploring the Island through photography, timelapse filming and sketching. I am currently working on a series of photographic montage prints and original ink works inspired by my trip. I indulged in iPhoneography for much of the week. Here are a few of my favourite images...many more to come!

Rustle

Seeds and Weeds

Crawling

Glistening Web

Anchor

Imprints

Barnsley Sporting Heroes

I have recently been asked by Paul Slater to work with him on the "Barnsley Sporting Heroes" Project. So far I have documented creative workshops through photography and recorded sound on film shoots. The project is building up to the production of a creative documentary short that will be exhibited in the new " Experience Barnsley" Museum which will open next year. Here are a selection of images....more to come as the project progresses!

Drawing sporting images with an Olympic theme

Drawing sporting images with pen and wash

Large scale drawing on the floor!

Megan Sylvester, Platform Diver, with children from St Helen's Primary School, Hoyland

Ian Sagar, GB Wheelchair Basketball Squad Member at St Helen's Primary School

"Just In Case" - Water Street Gallery

I have just completed five new works for the "Just In Case" exhibition due to commence on the 4th November 2011 at The Water Street Gallery, Todmorden. My pieces consist of a series of Limited Edition Composite Photographic Prints presented in clear CD Boxes. Here are a few sample images...

Small Works Exhibition - Water Street Gallery

I have just finished the final piece for the Small Works Winter Exhibition at The Water Street Gallery, Todmorden, which commences on the 4th November 2011. This completes my submission of six pieces. The final piece is called "Todmorden" and is a Limited Edition Photographic print featuring scenes throughout Todmorden Town Centre, captured entirely on the iphone and presented as a photomontage. Here is a sneak preview of a small section...come along to the exhibition to see the full piece.

Images for Adobe Article

Adobe has recently published an article featuring the work of Paul Slater aka Fabric Lenny, a local artist who makes distinctive paintings, prints, drawings, illustrations and objects. This has the potential to raise Fabric Lenny's profile, and possibly mine as I produced all the images featured in the article. Follow this link to read the article - Adobe Success Story - Fabric Lenny plus here are some more images I took for Fabric Lenny to choose from for his article...