Pencil Rendered Artwork
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CARRY ON SPENCER TRACY
Original artwork and limited edition prints at affordable prices. From bespoke portrait commissions for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, or birthdays and Christmas to limited edition collectors prints, I have over 17 years experience creating unique pieces of pencil rendered artwork. If you are searching for a very special gift idea you can invest in a commissioned piece from as little as £88.00. Prints begin at £28.00.
The beauty of a graphite portrait lies in the depth of tone and contrast achievable by using varying grades of pencil and differing pressures of application. It is an ideal medium for expressing texture and detail.
Every portrait is created with meticulous attention to detail and is built up over many hours by blending layers of finely laid pencil. All pictures are drawn onto 220g/m acid free heavy weight cartridge paper and mounted onto sturdy mount board.
I take great pride in my work. If the customer is not satisfied neither am I.
Latest news
The museum is now stocking my Dad's Army and Godfrey collectors greeting cards.
Breaking news.....I will soon be working on an exciting project in collaboration with the Dad's Army Museum...watch this space for regular updates.
The location shots for the Dad`s Army TV series were filmed in and around the town of Thetford from 1968 to 1977. The museum celebrates this wonderful comedy. It houses unique photographs (many supplied by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society) alongside the many and varied memorabilia associated with the show. There is also information about the local Home Guard.
I took a trip to the Dad's Army Museum in Thetford at the end of November and was given a wonderful surprise. The idea of the trip was to hand over the original Dad's Army artwork , which is to hang at the museum. As the museum is trying to raise £20,000 for a statue of Captain Mainwaring, they are planning to raffle the artwork off to raise funds towards the statue. Little did i know that they had a big surprise in store for me. None other than David Croft himself!! I was just gob-smacked and tongue-tied and just about managed to thank David for the inspiration!
http://www.highburytheatre.co.uk I have been awarded Artist in Residence at the Highbury Theatre in Sutton Coldfield for a year to coincide with the launch of their Autumn/Winter program. The aim of the residency is to help raise awareness of the venue and to contribute towards fund raising for a refurbishment. I will be donating a number of finished works taken from my observations of theatre life and will also be selling existing works, prints and cards with 20% of the proceeds going into the fund raising pot.
ON THE BUSES www.onthebusesfanclub.com
A fantastic site remembering the classic sitcom. The show ended up being exported to 38 countries and is still being re-run to this day. Why not hop onboard the number 11 for a trip down memory lane. This site is absolutely ram packed with information, a must for all sitcom fans.
The Birmingham Comedy Festival
My artwork is now being showcased at Carry On Forever, the ultimate Carry On film fan site, which has for the last 5 years provided over 12,000 visitors with information, videos, competitions and essential news. The site is partnered by the one and only Carry On MySpace page, by joining the Space you can be entitled to some very exclusive offers, and be the first to hear the latest Carry On news.
http://www.freewebs.com/carryonforever/ www.myspace.com/carryonforever
FESTIVAL MEDIA STAR AWARD (Iocal)
Goes to ... artist Steve Lilly whose Comedy Classics exhibition at the OJS has been covered by everyone from the Birmingham Mail to papers in Walsall, Great Barr and 'old codger' websites. Runner up goes to Jo Enright for a sucession of radio and press interviews - the power of a television sitcom!
Birmingham Comedy Festival
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hits since induction 10th May 2006
TESTIMONIES
"I think your work is quite excellent. Congratulations" David Croft OBE co-creator of Dad's Army
After a recommendation from a friend i contacted Steve. We met up and i gave him some photos of my dogs. The one dog had died over 13yrs ago, so the photos were not as clear as modern photos, my other dog did not like having his photo
took, so Steve worked from a couple of photos.
The finished drawings are absolutely remarkable, he has managed to capture the essence of my dogs, the expressions are so them!
I would not have any reservations about recommending Steve to anybody. Charmayne McAloon - Birmingham
"I can't believe how lifelike you've made them. There was one of a cocker spaniel that I seriously had to keep reminding myself was a drawing rather than a photo, and the portraits of the TV and film stars are absolutely incredible. You've definitely got a talent there." Rachael Taylor (News Editor, Springfair.com)
"I can't believe what I saw, it was truely amazing. It is not everyday you see something so good as that" ......Rob (http://www.myspace.com/carryonforever)
"the image you have sent me is magnificent" .......http://www.coercri.dsl.pipex.com/whatacarryon
"I really enjoyed your work".....George (http://www.cultv.co.uk )
"I think the portrait is amazing and you,ve done a really good job. You,ve made the characters as life like as possible when it comes to drawing them, and I,m really impressed with your work"...Russell Saunders (http://www.walliamsandlucas.com)
"They are great portraits! Best I've come across by far!"..Michael (littlebritainfans.com)
"The prints are really superb! Well done. I am sure they will prove very popular"...Comedy Dave (http://www.whispersfromwalmington.com)
"Wow, they're really good, - your clearly very dedicated and highly skillful, I'm very impressed"....Mark, British Sitcom Guide Editor (http://www.sitcom.co.uk)
Huge Thanks again,
Love and Light,"
Migs xxx
