Author Archives: SharpArt

About SharpArt

I'm Janice and I run this site, I work with Kate on producing the art work. I'm based in Liverpool and Kate, London.

Portrait: Mum

Posted on 20/05/2012 by SharpArt

Been a long time in posting this as it was completed in February. Nevertheless, this is the film of my painting a portrait of my Mum. Acrylic on canvas, measures 80cm x 100cm.

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Crosby Beach

Posted on 20/05/2012 by SharpArt

Crosby Beach, 11.30 ish? Sunday 20th May – beautiful. Quiet, warm, very gentle breeze. Just had to take my shoes off and walk along the water’s edge. Often call by to see how the Iron Men are doing (Antony Gormley’s … Continue reading →

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Dizzying effects of 3D Street Artist Eduardo Relero

Posted on 02/01/2012 by SharpArt

Recently found this fabulous selection of images of the Argentinian Eduardo Relero’s 3D street art. He has painted in various cities around the world. But most of these have all been shot in Spain.

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Was van Gogh Colour-blind?

Posted on 28/12/2011 by SharpArt

I have recently read this article on one of the most unfortunate of artists, Vincent van Gogh. What a catastrophe his life was; suspected tinnitus that drove him to sever his ear, lack of recognition and poverty during his life, … Continue reading →

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Four Candles

Posted on 20/11/2011 by SharpArt

Did you ever see that sketch by the Two Ronnies? Very funny. And recently, a friend of mine pointed out a t-shirt you could buy online of the same name. I thought, surely I could design something similar. So I … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs

Posted on 10/10/2011 by SharpArt

Just wished to pay my respects to an immense innovator and visionary. I found this article on the man who most influenced him very revealing: The Man Who Inspired Jobs  – being Edwin H. Land – creator of Polaroid, and … Continue reading →

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Beatle’s artist Blake showing at Bridlington

Posted on 03/07/2011 by SharpArt

Beatles artist Blake showing at gallery – Local – Beverley Guardian. This is quite a coo for Gallery 49, in Bridlington. The whole space will be devoted to  signed limited edition prints by Sir Peter Blake and other RA friends. … Continue reading →

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ArtistsWanted: Pete Eckert

Posted on 30/06/2011 by SharpArt

Absolutely amazing portrait of an amazing and unassuming man. Beautiful concepts, ethereal; I loved this. | Artists Wanted | In Focus : Pete Eckert from Artists Wanted on Vimeo.

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Jerusalem

Posted on 13/06/2011 by SharpArt

I have just recently seen this amazing play by Jez Butterworth in the run up to the Tony’s where it is nominated for six awards. I believe there were some small alterations to the script for the American audience of … Continue reading →

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Art of Motion

Posted on 13/05/2011 by SharpArt

This is just fun. Have been looking at stop-motion animation quite a bit recently and this cropped up.  

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