Conventional portraits with photographic references are re-invented in these works through drawing painting, and constructed composition, using heightened colour and narrative and symbolic images added to give clues as to who the subject is, and what do they do and know.
Drawn/painted in artists pastels straight after Southport Weekender 2022, at Butlins, Bognor Regis, when the Sounds and Images were still fresh. Featuring DJ Andy Ward. Pastel and charcoal on blue Canson Paper 75cm x 55cm. From ‘Secrets Of Southport’, - a series of 8 new artworks exploring and celebrating the Happenings of Southport 22, - which have not been published or exhibited until now (March 2023). A Ltd number of Pre-order, individual prints are available before this year’s event kicks off on March 17th.