Inside the Artist's Studio - John Howe Interview
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On Thursday the 7th of January, I will be posting the first Interview in the line of many for my new art blog, Inside the Artist’s Studio. My first interview is with the legendary illustrator John Howe!
Hope to see you there!
Lloyd Harvey ...
Facebook Fan Page up and running!
If you’re on Facebook, you can now become a fan of my work. Visit here!
You’ll receive info on future events and be able to participate in discussions about my art and art in general. The fan page is run by my awesome girlfriend Claire (Whose own work can be seen here by the way).
SeeYou There!
October Exhibit
The poster to mine and my mum’s exhibit!
Holy Brain Frazzle Batman!
Oh my god, oh my god my head! This past week has been spent predominantly researching the living hell out of Gotham City, its villains, heroes and many, many origin stories. I have read so many wiki pages and poured over numerous pictures and as such, my self initiated project “Gotham’s Rouge Gallery” has had some changes made to it. For instance in my last post I listed a 16 painting long proj…
Batman... Batman you say?
Well, I’m back from Cyprus and am several shades darker. It would also seem that my girlfriend Claire was right, I did need a holiday. Sitting by a pool with the blazing sun on my skin with a sketch book in hand, served to be the perfect conditions to fuel my creative spark. I produced 8 line drawings on that holiday. EIGHT!
Added to the 2 line drawings I did before hand and the one I’ve don…
See No Evil Speed Drawing
I’ve just completed putting together a little video of me drawing an ugly dude who has pulled his eyes out. To view it, click on this LINK
I hope you enjoy it!
Lloyd
Time To Change
According to recent television advertisements:
“Sometimes a change of name, is more than a change of name. Sometimes its a chance to show the world, who you’ve always wanted to be.”
Now, I’m not one to listen to advertising but for some reason this particular message stood out to me. Norwich Union are changing their name to Aviva… who the hell cares!? I here you say… And you are right…
I've Released My First Art Book!
So, after many, many months worth of work, I finally completed my first art book. It contains over 25 of my paintings and is available in a soft cover version or hard back edition. You can go take a look at the inside via the link below:
Thanks for the time!
Lloyd
5 Tips to Becoming A Better Artist - Part 2
5 Tips to becoming a better artist
Part 2
So, here is the second half of tips that I have picked up along the way and feel that every artist should use in their artistic endeavors.
Tip 6: Play With Perspective
Now, by this I don’t mean completely bend the fabric of reality or attempt to mimic the works of M C Esher (but looking at his work couldn’t hurt). No! What I mean is take the t…
5 Tips to Becoming A Better Artist
5 Tips to becoming a better artist
Part 1
Becoming a good artist takes years of dedication, passion, energy and time. There are no short cuts but here are some tips to send you in the right direction.
Tip 1: Learn the Importance of the Sketch
Sketching is one of those things that every artist MUST do and do often. Sketches don’t have to be perfect, nor do you have to show them to anyo…