Stuart Whitton

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Good trip!

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:23:00 +0000

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This post is quite a personal one but something that I wanted to share.

Two of my flat mates recently moved out to start their travelling adventure, and as a part of their leaving party I thought that I would make them a banner as bit of a surprise.

It was a great excuse to practice some script embellishment and to do something special for two people that I care about deeply.

Best of luck Marc and Agustina!

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DIE ZEIT

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:51:00 +0000

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I am currently working on a couple of projects whose deadlines are quite some time away which means that I haven't been able to update my portfolio as frequently as I would like.

With this being said I thought that I would share this previously unseen portrait of Andreas Baum I created for the German publication Die Zeit back in 2011.

Hopefully I'll be able to share some progress shots of the new pieces that I am currently working on soon.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:51:00 +0000

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My apologies for such a delay in between blog posts, the run up to Christmas has been a little more than hectic.

I wanted to say a massive thank you to all those who have supported me this year, through my first solo show, the opening of my online store and for the moral support that I have been lucky enough to receive.

I look forward to putting in a lot of hard work next year and building on what I have learnt over the course of this year.

Hope you all have a great festive break and take care of yourselves.

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SHOP

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +0000

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It is with great pleasure that I can finally announce the opening of my online shop. This has been a long time in the making which unfortunately had to be put on pause due to Origin. The shop opens with two products available with more to come.

What is available? ....My Alphabet.

My clothing alphabet is now available as a print in both A3 and A2 just in time for Christmas. Click on the link below to view the shop and buy my first limited edition print.

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Shop

IT'S COMING

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +0000

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To register interest email shop@stuartwhitton.co.uk

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Alphabet

WALLPAPER*

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +0000

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I was commissioned last month to produce the contributors illustration for the wonderful publication Wallpaper*. The brief was to incorporate the portraits with a napkin in order to highlight the theme of entertainment for the December issue.

I really enjoyed doing this one and it is great to see it in print.

Photos of the original sketch can be seen on via the link below.

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View more details

Wallpaper

GHOST OF GONE BIRDS

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:58:00 +0000

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I was finally able to find the chance to catch the Ghost of Gone Birds exhibition at the Rochelle School in East London which showcases over 200 new works from a number of artists exploring the theme in a number of mediums.

The show is something that I would say is definitely worth going to see before it closes on the 23rd of November. There are some particularly clever and interesting interpretations of the lost birds with the goal to raise awareness about conservation and prevention of losing more species.

For more details click on the link below.

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Ghost of Gone Birds

RGB MONITOR EVENT

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:37:00 +0000

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I wanted to share this event with you as it is a great opportunity for creatives.

The digital capture specialists RGB are opening their new studio to host a free monitor demonstration this Friday. Attendees are welcome to bring their own images and try the best high-end graphic monitors in addition to being able to see new industry standard calibrators.

It's always great to see a company offer an occasion such as this to benefit those in the industry, especially for free.

More details can be found on the RGB blog.

Friday 11th November 2011

9:30am- 5pm

RGB Photographic

#1 Shacklewell Studios

18-24 Shacklewell Lane

London

E8 2EZ

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RGB Monitor Event

RGB

LOST VOICES COVER

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:28:00 +0000

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It's always great to get work featured, particularly as a cover. Here is my piece Laughter on the cover of online publication Lost Voices, another portrait of mine (Innocence) is also featured on the last page.

Thank you to Marc for the possibility to be included in the issue.

To look through the magazine and for a better look at the artwork please use the links below.

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Laughter

Innocence

Lost Voices

ORIGIN AT AIS

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:01:00 +0000

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This Monday morning brings some fantastic news about the future of Origin. After it's stay at the exposure Gallery I am happy to announce that the show has now moved to the office of one of London's top advertising agencies, Archibald Ingall Stretton.

At AIS I have chosen to display selected pieces from the Origin exhibition, which will rotate to keep the walls fresh and reveal my other pieces created specifically for the original event.

A big thank you to Paul at AIS who has made it possible for the show to continue, unfortunately I don't think it's possible to visit the exhibition without an appointment as the pieces are in a fully working environment.

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WEBSITE UPDATE

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:36:00 +0000

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Having completed a new body of work for my solo exhibition I thought that it was about time I updated my website. The site now features all the artwork that is currently on display at the exposure Gallery.

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ORIGIN DATE AMENDMENT

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:12:00 +0000

There has been an interesting development in the future of my solo exhibition 'Origin' which means that instead of the show finishing on Monday 31st October it will now end on Friday 28th October 2011. I will announce what the future brings for the show shortly, but in the mean time this is the last week to view the exhibition at the exposure Gallery.

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Exposure Gallery

ORIGIN REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:45:00 +0000

My apologies for bit of a quiet week on the blog, it can only mean that I am creating things that I am looking forward to sharing soon. However, I came across this review of my solo show 'Origin' the other day and thought I would share it.

A big thank you to Anna from Arts Thread who attended the private view and for the kind words about the show. To read the review please click on the link below.

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Arts Thread Review

ORIGIN PRIVATE VIEW

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:15:00 +0000

Last Thursday brought the opening of my first solo exhibition titled, 'Origin'. I am still pretty much speechless from the turnout and all the kind words I received, it's hard to believe after around three months working as hard as I could the time finally came to share it all.

The limited edition postcards and free beer went a great deal earlier than I expected but the fantastic set from Trevelyan Jones seemed to retain people's interest in staying at the gallery.

A massive thank you to the exposure Gallery, Trevelyan Jones, Handsome Frank, Roy Richards, Claire Scully, Pomme Chan, Peter Crawley, Creative Review, Ty Nant, The Celt Experience and to everyone who attended and supported me.

The show will be at the exposure Gallery, 22-23 Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BU for the month of October. Opening times are Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm.

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exposure Gallery

Trevelyan Jones

ORIGIN REMINDER

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:02:00 +0000

Tomorrow evening my first solo show 'Origin' opens at the exposure Gallery, Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BU.

What are you going to experience?

- 40 Originals, (3 of which just so happen to be collaborations with Pomme Chan, Peter Crawley and Claire Scully).

- 1 Very talented musician

- A small edition of signed and numbered postcards to those who make it for the 6:30 pm start.

- Welsh water

- Welsh lager

I look forward to seeing you all there. Please feel free to come over and say hello.

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ORIGIN LIMITED EDITION POSTCARDS

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:15:00 +0000

My final surprise for Origin is somewhat of a physical 'thank you' for the attendees of the private view at the exposure Gallery.

I will be signing and numbering a small edition of Origin exhibition postcards to be given out to those who make it to the exhibition at the beginning of the evening (6:30 pm).

It is my way of saying thank you for your support at my first solo exhibition.

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ORIGIN COLLABORATION 03 - CLAIRE SCULLY

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0000

The third and final collaborator for 'Origin' is the fantastically gifted Claire Scully.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with her work there is a link below that I strongly suggest you look at. The great aspect of Claire's work is that she has a number of ways of approaching an image, but there was a particular style that I liked. Together we were able to create something that made us both happy.

(Little did I know before starting my part it would be the piece that took me the longest to complete out of all the work created for 'Origin'.)

A big thank you to Claire for her time and effort.

If you want to see what was created you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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ORIGIN COLLABORATION 02 - PETER CRAWLEY

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0000

Continuing from the previous post the second creative I have collaborated with for 'Origin' is the fantastically intricate Peter Crawley, another talent whose work has astounded audiences everywhere (please see link below). Together me and Peter were able to find a way to subtly combine our approaches to image making based on our love for the analog method of illustrating. A big thank you to Peter for his time and effort.

Again, if you want to see what was created you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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ORIGIN COLLABORATION 01 - POMME CHAN

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0000

One of the key reasons for naming my show 'Origin' was to try new things and generally experiment in order to develop my work. With this in mind I asked some of my favourite image makers to collaborate with me and as luck would have it they agreed.

The first was the exceptionally talented Pomme Chan, who I am sure needs no more of an introduction (just incase there is a link to her work below- you will not be disappointed!). Together me and Pomme created a little something that has completely opened my eyes in terms of approaching work. The whole experience was an absolute pleasure for me, a big thank you to Pomme for her time and generosity.

As for more of a sneak peek? I am afraid you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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ORIGIN FEATURED IN CREATIVE REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:31:00 +0000

A massive thank you to the wonderful Creative Review who have featured 'Origin' in this month's issue. The support is overwhelming and very much appreciated. Here you can see a portrait that will be featured in the show which has never been seen, I can't think of a better way for you all to see it first.

A great issue with an interesting story behind the front cover.

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Trevelyan Jones on Reverbnation

Creative Review

ORIGIN - TREVELYAN JONES

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0000

I am delighted to share with you the artist I have booked to play at the opening of 'Origin', Trevelyan Jones.

Jones is one of London's best upcoming singer/songwriters who can be seen performing his rendition of country/folk and blues all around the big city. Known to captivate his audience with his moving voice and delicate guitar lines be sure to catch his acoustic set on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

If you would like a little sample of what is to come please the links below.

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Trevelyan Jones on Facebook

ORIGIN - THE CELT EXPERIENCE

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:14:00 +0000

I am delighted to reveal that The Celt Experience are my other Welsh sponsor for 'Origin,' they will be kindly providing the lager for the evening.

Have you ever tried Welsh lager before? You may want to get to the exposure Gallery on Thursday 6th October early before it runs out.

A big thank you to The Celt Experience for the help and support.

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The Celt Experience

ORIGIN - TY NANT

noreply@blogger.com (Stuart Whitton) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:19:00 +0000

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my upcoming solo exhibition 'Origin' will have all Welsh sponsors. Being proud of where I come from I really wanted to have Welsh companies involved in my big event.

Have you ever tried Welsh water before? Or wondered what the award winning bottle shape looks like in the flesh? There will be a supply of it at the private view of 'Origin' at the exposure Gallery on Thursday 6th October thanks to Ty Nant.

A big thank you to Ty Nant for the help and support.

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