Welcome to my world of animal inspired artworks....
I am primarily a painter who is inspired by the animal kingdom, I have a (slight) horse obsession and my speciality is creating realistic equine art in a variety of media....
Please have a look in my galleries which not only contain my equine work, but also feline, canine and the odd human portrait or two!
I am happy to accept commissions to create a bespoke piece of art from your own photographs... please contact me for further information.
I am also a keen photographer and over the last year I have won numerous awards both Nationally and Internationally through BPE and FIAP exhibitions. I am able not only to paint your animals, but to also create a photographic portfolio of images either as a stand alone, or as reference for paintings or drawings.
Please have a look in my galleries which not only contain my equine work, but also feline, canine and the odd human portrait or two!
I am happy to accept commissions to create a bespoke piece of art from your own photographs... please contact me for further information.
I am also a keen photographer and over the last year I have won numerous awards both Nationally and Internationally through BPE and FIAP exhibitions. I am able not only to paint your animals, but to also create a photographic portfolio of images either as a stand alone, or as reference for paintings or drawings.
Selected for the UKCPS London International!
Great news! My latest coloured pencil drawing 'Child Of The Dawn' has been selected by the jury for the UKCPS Open International at the Menier Gallery in London. It is my third time I have had work that is deemed of a high enough standard to represent the UK Coloured Pencil Society! I can now officially use the letters 'UKCPS' after my name as a Signature Member of UKCPS. How special do I feel!!??!
The piece shows my young daughter Lena with her Great Great Grandfathers old miners lamp.
Another Award!
I'm delighted to report that I have won another award! I'm giggling as it is the fourth year I have entered The Annual Association Of Animal Artists Exhibition at Castle Park, Frodsham, and it's the fourth time that I have been lucky enough to win an award.... There are some fabulous artists who exhibit there, and the judges are different every year, but I am always surprised and delighted. The prize winning image is my big coloured pencil drawing 'Quiet Waters' of two Canadian Geese, this piece was also selected for exhibition last year at The Open International UKCPS at The Menier Gallery in London, so it has worked very hard for me!
This piece is still looking for it's forever home, so if you think you could enjoy this piece on your wall everyday, please do get in touch!
This piece is still looking for it's forever home, so if you think you could enjoy this piece on your wall everyday, please do get in touch!
A little bit of Point to Pointing does you good!
Some lovely Spring sunshine warmed my back at the West Of Yore Steeplechases Point to Point. As usual I had the camera over my shoulder looking to catch a few reference images for future paintings.... Here's a small sample of what I captured..... I'm inspired to get both my Indian inks and my trusty oils out and to get some new work on the easel.
The Pre-Raphaelites meet Tolkien.
I have found new inspiration from the darlings of art history, The Pre-Raphaelites.... combined with the fairytale and mystery of Tolkien.... I have used ooodles of real gold leaf, metallic paint and some rich luscious colours. The piece shown below is 'They Rested Under The Protection Of The Great Oak As The Air Danced With Lights'
Check out my themed photoshoots - be in your own fairytale with your own horse!
Step By Step work in progress
Painting Demonstrations
I really enjoy demonstrating my art to a variety of groups, from the village art group in the Church Hall, Gallery lectures and presentations, workshop members, teaching classes and even to the generous horsey folk at events, to mention but a few! The majority of my demonstrations are 2 hour, but I can do a presentation from 30 mins to 4 hours......Below images: FHAGBI Inspections 2014, 'Painting a Black Horse In Colour', all images ©Sandy Kitching theearlybirddesign.com
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I'm in love with the Friesian Horse!
I am now an Accredited Friesian Horse Showing Judge (provisional) with The Friesian Horse Society Of Great Britain and Ireland (FHAGBI). This means my obsession with this fabulous breed of horse now actually entitles me to be in the ring with them.... I do not have a lot of experience at judging at National Level, but I am gaining more knowledge at every opportunity and keen to enchance and progress my skills. August 23rd and 24th saw me and Blackequineart.com visit the FHAGBI Gradings in Preston where we sponsored the 2014 Breed Championship and held a display of Friesian Artwork... (SEE www.blackequine.com) I had a wonderful time capturing these black horses both on film and in my sketchbook, look out for more black horses on my easel this autumn! |
Photo credit: Ruth Buchanan ©blackequineart.com (above image)
Photo credit: above left and below, E J Lazenby 
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Blackequineart.com
I have teamed up with equestrian artist's Ruth Buchanan and Gill Fox to offer the Friesian horse lover the ultimate experience in specialist artwork and photography. I am currently a Provisional Accredited Friesian Horse Showing Judge, and my knowledge and experience of the Friesian horse enables me to really capture their movement and personality....
Image ©theearlybirddesign.com
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Image © E J Lazenby
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Equestrian Art and Animal Fine Art by Equestrian Artist EJ Lazenby
The Open Studio event is rapidly coming up, it does not seem to be a whole year since I last turned my home into a galley and flung open the doors amid newly baked scones and steaming cups of coffee....
If you are in the area on the 3-5th and 10-11th May, please pop by and see me in my studio.... a very warm welcome awaits!
Full event details: www.openupsheffield.co.uk
If you are in the area on the 3-5th and 10-11th May, please pop by and see me in my studio.... a very warm welcome awaits!
Full event details: www.openupsheffield.co.uk
GOOD NEWS!
This week I have the exciting news that I have had a piece of work selected for exhibition with UKCPS (The UK Coloured Pencil Society) Open International Exhibition in Birmingham next month......
I created this piece of work as a step-by-step teaching aid for Arttutor.com, and in fact it was the first landscape I had attempted in this medium. The same piece of work has also been selected by Anne Kullberg (US Coloured Pencil Guru) for inclusion in her self published book 'Hidden Treasures' Masterworks in Coloured Pencil.
Sponsored by Faber-Castell
RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, Birmingham, B3 1SA
28th April to 10th May 2014
I created this piece of work as a step-by-step teaching aid for Arttutor.com, and in fact it was the first landscape I had attempted in this medium. The same piece of work has also been selected by Anne Kullberg (US Coloured Pencil Guru) for inclusion in her self published book 'Hidden Treasures' Masterworks in Coloured Pencil.
Sponsored by Faber-Castell
RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, Birmingham, B3 1SA
28th April to 10th May 2014
New work (accepted into The Great Sheffield Art Show).... new prints in two sizes!
The burlesque photographer Neil Kendall granted me permission to draw from his fabulous photo of Bam Bam Blue- the resulting artwork is now in print (top end giclee print limited edition of 50 to be exact!).....
I'm going through a phase of working with challenging reference, and had almost 50 hours working with textures and prints... I used a black coloured pencil (to minimise the shine that a standard graphite pencil tends to give).... this drawing is the end result.... Clean, sharp and rather sexy! I hope you agree! Very different from my usual muse....
The burlesque photographer Neil Kendall granted me permission to draw from his fabulous photo of Bam Bam Blue- the resulting artwork is now in print (top end giclee print limited edition of 50 to be exact!).....
I'm going through a phase of working with challenging reference, and had almost 50 hours working with textures and prints... I used a black coloured pencil (to minimise the shine that a standard graphite pencil tends to give).... this drawing is the end result.... Clean, sharp and rather sexy! I hope you agree! Very different from my usual muse....
Workshops SUMMER 2014
I have two 3 day workshops planned in coloured pencil for 2014. Learn all about impressed/indented line, the importance of under layering, the different brands and types of pencil and support, using OMS with pencil, blending and burnishing......
The dates are as follows;
AUGUST 25th - 27th. 10am -4pm...... ***FULLY BOOKED***
AUGUST 28th - 30th. 10am - 4pm..... 2 places available.
Workshops include individual and group tuition, demonstrations and use of some materials. All refreshments and a hearty sandwich with dessert is included. Off road parking available, only 1 mile from J38 M1 (Yorkshire Sculpture Park Junction).
Maximum number of students is 6 to ensure a thorough learning experience. Workshops held in my large purpose built studio at the rear of my home on the outskirts of Barnsley. COSTS: £50 each day. Please email [email protected] for booking details.
The dates are as follows;
AUGUST 25th - 27th. 10am -4pm...... ***FULLY BOOKED***
AUGUST 28th - 30th. 10am - 4pm..... 2 places available.
Workshops include individual and group tuition, demonstrations and use of some materials. All refreshments and a hearty sandwich with dessert is included. Off road parking available, only 1 mile from J38 M1 (Yorkshire Sculpture Park Junction).
Maximum number of students is 6 to ensure a thorough learning experience. Workshops held in my large purpose built studio at the rear of my home on the outskirts of Barnsley. COSTS: £50 each day. Please email [email protected] for booking details.
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Examples of the versatility of coloured pencil......
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PHOTO TO ARTWORK
It can often be a daunting experience to give your treasured photo to an artist to paint from..Will it look like your animal? What background will the artist choose? Will it be any good? What happens if you don't like it?
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee that if you are not delighted, you have no obligation to purchase. Things like this are very important as I want you to love and adore your artwork, not to wish that it had more likeness or that the costs were hidden....Here are a couple of examples to show you the original photo and the resulting painting.
It can often be a daunting experience to give your treasured photo to an artist to paint from..Will it look like your animal? What background will the artist choose? Will it be any good? What happens if you don't like it?
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee that if you are not delighted, you have no obligation to purchase. Things like this are very important as I want you to love and adore your artwork, not to wish that it had more likeness or that the costs were hidden....Here are a couple of examples to show you the original photo and the resulting painting.
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Photo Shoots for 2014
Photo sessions are available to capture a selection of beautiful images for you to treasure. Specialist subjects include animals and portraits. I can offer a range of styles from traditional or atmospheric through to Fine Art and image layering and manipulation. Please feel comfortable to contact me for your exact requirements and to receive a no-obligation quote......
2 hour photo shoot from £50
NEW FOR 2014 - FRIESIAN FETISH - an artistic interpretation of the Friesian horse.
After my visit to Myerscugh, Preston, to witness the 2013 Inspections by The Friesian Horse Association of Great Britain and Ireland (FHAGBI), I came home rather inspired by these majestic and proud black horses. A series of sketches and drawings rapidly flowed out of my painting studio, followed by a photographic calendar. The calendar design is just about finalised and I am happy to take any orders pre-printing. The costs are £9 plus £3.95 p&p, with 20% of all proceeds being donated to Fhagbi.
Please see below for further details of the images.....
Please see below for further details of the images.....
You can now find my work on www.artgallery.co.uk A wonderful selection of art of all styles, sizes and prices! Something for everyone!!
Hello and thanks for visiting my equestrian art website
The Artist at work © E J Lazenby. www.animalfineart.co.uk
Welcome. I am an established, internationally exhibited Equestrian Artist based in Yorkshire. I began specialising in painting horses in 1992 and find it a constant and very enjoyable challenge.
I have tried to put together a good, mixed selection of paintings, drawings and photography in my galleries to illustrate my work. My work is mainly equestrian based, but I also enjoy painting dogs, cats, in fact anything from the exotic to the mundane.
Please take a look through my many galleries of equestrian art and animal fine art. I mainly work in acrylics but can offer a wide range of media for my portraiture.
30 paintings in 30 days 1st August 2013
Oh how I like a challenge. Earlier this year I was chatting to a fellow artist (who had also completed the 100 paintings in 100 days challenge) and we were discussing how the challenge had enriched our work.
I can't remember quite who suggested it, but we both agreed to partner each other in another painting challenge......
This 'other artist' is Roxanne Gooderham, a highly skilled graphite artist who has recently embarked on oil painting. A couple of months ago I bought my first set of oils since 1989, so it seemed a fine idea to challenge ourselves in the media of oil paints.
Due to me breaking my wrist last week, we have slightly downscaled our ambitions to collectively creating 30 paintings - 15 each, posting them for public viewing every other day.
This all sounds well and good, but we start on the 1st August!!
We have created a Facebook page especially to showcase the results of our efforts and I have great pleasure in inviting you to watch our journey online:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/30-shades-of-greys-n-bays-in-30-days/437598583000729?ref=hl
My blog www.rantingravingandpainting.wordpress.com
The 'rules' are that we are creating images of grey and bay horses , the idea is that we can get creative, experiment, try out new ideas and compositions and most of all, realise the potential of oil paints and become more confident within this new (to us) medium..... oh, and have lots of F U N.... Must not forget that bit!
I can't remember quite who suggested it, but we both agreed to partner each other in another painting challenge......
This 'other artist' is Roxanne Gooderham, a highly skilled graphite artist who has recently embarked on oil painting. A couple of months ago I bought my first set of oils since 1989, so it seemed a fine idea to challenge ourselves in the media of oil paints.
Due to me breaking my wrist last week, we have slightly downscaled our ambitions to collectively creating 30 paintings - 15 each, posting them for public viewing every other day.
This all sounds well and good, but we start on the 1st August!!
We have created a Facebook page especially to showcase the results of our efforts and I have great pleasure in inviting you to watch our journey online:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/30-shades-of-greys-n-bays-in-30-days/437598583000729?ref=hl
My blog www.rantingravingandpainting.wordpress.com
The 'rules' are that we are creating images of grey and bay horses , the idea is that we can get creative, experiment, try out new ideas and compositions and most of all, realise the potential of oil paints and become more confident within this new (to us) medium..... oh, and have lots of F U N.... Must not forget that bit!
Do I paint fast?
Watch this youtube link by Arttutor.com to see exactly how fast I paint the image opposite......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tm4FT-kiPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tm4FT-kiPc
Oil Paints ! Yipeeeee
I have now branched out into working with oil paints, I've found a no-fume way to use them and I'm loving their blendability and glossy finish.....
Image: 'Ramiro at Bramham' 2013, my first oil painting since 1989!
Image: 'Ramiro at Bramham' 2013, my first oil painting since 1989!
Helping worthy causes....
This Spring I donated two small paintings to The MS Secret Art Show, one sold before it made the website and the other is now available for sale from July 1st. There are hundreds of originals, all donated, that are on sale at £45 each. The artist remains secret until the work has been purchased! There are a number of famous names who have donated pieces to support this important charity event....
Check out www.mstrust.org.uk/artshop/
There is such a wide variety of images, styles and subjects, all the size of an average CD case (15 x 15cm)
Check out www.mstrust.org.uk/artshop/
There is such a wide variety of images, styles and subjects, all the size of an average CD case (15 x 15cm)
Exhibitions July, August and September 2013
'Rammed In', which will be featured at Holmfirth Artweek.
Reference pic permission from Jessica Crighton.
It's that time of year when there always seems to be a group of exhibition opportunities that interest me.......
I have taken 19 pieces to The Cooper Gallery in Barnsley for their Summer Art Sale, all discounted pieces! 13- 27th July.
The Great Sheffield Art Show, Sheffield Octagon, 5-7th July. I have 6 pieces of work selected for this prestigious exhibition now in it's 25th year!
www.gsas.co.uk
Holmfirth Artweek (main exhibition), Holmfirth Civic Hall, 7-15th July. I've 2 pieces accepted for the main exhibition and I'm also taking a selection of prints and cards.
www.Holmfirthartweek.org.uk
The Association Of Animal Artists are having their second exhibition this year at Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, 27 July to 15th September.....
www.associationofanimalartists.co.uk
Again in Sheffield, I have 6 pieces selected for Art In The Garden, at the Botanical Gardens, a gorgeous venue and a massive array of artists and artwork! August 1-15th
www.artinthegarden.org.uk
You can also find me at my favourite Trade Stand of the year at Penistone Show! I have only missed 1 in 20 years (due to giving birth to junior artist the day before!)
I will have a selection of originals, cards and prints for sale..... Catch me here if you want any FREE photography of your dogs or horses!
www.penistoneshow.com
I have taken 19 pieces to The Cooper Gallery in Barnsley for their Summer Art Sale, all discounted pieces! 13- 27th July.
The Great Sheffield Art Show, Sheffield Octagon, 5-7th July. I have 6 pieces of work selected for this prestigious exhibition now in it's 25th year!
www.gsas.co.uk
Holmfirth Artweek (main exhibition), Holmfirth Civic Hall, 7-15th July. I've 2 pieces accepted for the main exhibition and I'm also taking a selection of prints and cards.
www.Holmfirthartweek.org.uk
The Association Of Animal Artists are having their second exhibition this year at Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, 27 July to 15th September.....
www.associationofanimalartists.co.uk
Again in Sheffield, I have 6 pieces selected for Art In The Garden, at the Botanical Gardens, a gorgeous venue and a massive array of artists and artwork! August 1-15th
www.artinthegarden.org.uk
You can also find me at my favourite Trade Stand of the year at Penistone Show! I have only missed 1 in 20 years (due to giving birth to junior artist the day before!)
I will have a selection of originals, cards and prints for sale..... Catch me here if you want any FREE photography of your dogs or horses!
www.penistoneshow.com
Competitions
I've enjoyed some success in the four small competitions I have entered this year, I've been fortunate to have won all four of them! (gulp)
So I have decided to enter some National and International competitions this summer starting with The Derwent Drawing Prize, over 1,000 pieces are entered in this competition, I'd be happy just to make the shortlist!!
www.derwent-artprize.com
The ram painting above, 'Rammed In' won the Wildlife Month of March competition with Great Art......The image opposite 'Hare Today' won the Derwent Pencils Twitter competition..... I was delighted!!
Big thank you to Ian Addison of Silverkiss for his permission to use the reference image.....
So I have decided to enter some National and International competitions this summer starting with The Derwent Drawing Prize, over 1,000 pieces are entered in this competition, I'd be happy just to make the shortlist!!
www.derwent-artprize.com
The ram painting above, 'Rammed In' won the Wildlife Month of March competition with Great Art......The image opposite 'Hare Today' won the Derwent Pencils Twitter competition..... I was delighted!!
Big thank you to Ian Addison of Silverkiss for his permission to use the reference image.....
OPEN STUDIO EVENT MAY 2013
MAY 2013
Come and view my paintings in my art studio based in Barnsley near The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I am part of the Open Studio event
for the 4th year running ( see www.openupsheffield.co.uk ). There are over 50 artists participating in a variety of studio locations through Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham, so there is a very wide variety of styles, sizes, media and budgets catered for!
I will be giving free demonstrations every afternoon along with free refreshments (home made scones, jam and cream! Yummy!)
The event runs Sat 4th, Sun 5th and Mon 6th May, and the following weekend Sat 11th and Sun 12th May.
There is no obligation to purchase, but most artists have cards and prints at a fraction of the cost of an original!
Come and view my paintings in my art studio based in Barnsley near The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I am part of the Open Studio event
for the 4th year running ( see www.openupsheffield.co.uk ). There are over 50 artists participating in a variety of studio locations through Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham, so there is a very wide variety of styles, sizes, media and budgets catered for!
I will be giving free demonstrations every afternoon along with free refreshments (home made scones, jam and cream! Yummy!)
The event runs Sat 4th, Sun 5th and Mon 6th May, and the following weekend Sat 11th and Sun 12th May.
There is no obligation to purchase, but most artists have cards and prints at a fraction of the cost of an original!
FREE e-guides
Are you a budding artist? If you struggle on at home alone without the input from an experienced tutor, this may be for you!
http://www.arttutor.com/free-e-guides
The above link will give you FREE access to a whole host of tuition in a variety of media, all written by practising and experienced artist tutors.... You have nothing to lose but a whole world to gain....
www.arttutor.com again produces a professional selection of e-guides to educate, enlighten and inspire those of us who just love to create!
I am a little biased (of course!), I wrote and demonstrated the coloured pencil! The image is of 'Natalie', an A3 nude drawing simply using coloured pencils.....
The above link will give you FREE access to a whole host of tuition in a variety of media, all written by practising and experienced artist tutors.... You have nothing to lose but a whole world to gain....
www.arttutor.com again produces a professional selection of e-guides to educate, enlighten and inspire those of us who just love to create!
I am a little biased (of course!), I wrote and demonstrated the coloured pencil! The image is of 'Natalie', an A3 nude drawing simply using coloured pencils.....
The Association Of Animal Artists, March 2013
I have had all 4 of my submissions accepted for The Annual Exhibition of The Association Of Animal Artists in Frodsham, Cheshire. The exhibition will run from the 5th April to the 13th May 2013.
I will feel like Noah and the ark when I deliver my cat, stag, sheep and horse...
This will be the first time I have exhibited with this Society, so I'm looking forward to putting names to faces and seeing what exciting works the other members have created!
- January 2013 - The Horse as Artists Muse
http://rantingravingandpainting.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/the-horse-as-the-artists-muse/
I'm delighted to have been invited to give a talk at The Cooper Gallery In Barnsley..
I'm a known horse obsessive, it's great to have the opportunity to identify the horses importance in art history from the first cave paintings, through the age of Chivaly, The Renaissance, The Baroque period, The age of Enlightenment, the Romantic period closing in the horse in modern art.... what a journey our beautiful equine has made from the first known artististic daubs into the art of today!
It will be fun to share my influences and inspiration with an audience... I hope that they will all return home with a little more appreciation for this magnificent animal!
I'm delighted to have been invited to give a talk at The Cooper Gallery In Barnsley..
I'm a known horse obsessive, it's great to have the opportunity to identify the horses importance in art history from the first cave paintings, through the age of Chivaly, The Renaissance, The Baroque period, The age of Enlightenment, the Romantic period closing in the horse in modern art.... what a journey our beautiful equine has made from the first known artististic daubs into the art of today!
It will be fun to share my influences and inspiration with an audience... I hope that they will all return home with a little more appreciation for this magnificent animal!
A little bit of what you fancy does you good! FACT....... PROOF?
HERE COMES THE CIRCUS !
Mid November, I made the trip down to Old London Town to see the brilliant Equicirque perform 'Adrenaline', an equestrian circus performance.... A mere 10 days later, I've produced 4 paintings, all fresh off the easel. The painting shown left, has already sold, but there are 3 more, to date, all needing loving new homes! Please check out my painting album 'Circus Tricks', you can find it by going to the 'GALLERY OF WORK' tab and then to the drop down 'Equestrian paintings' then look for 'Circus Tricks'.......I'm sure you won't be disappointed.....
Less than 30 days to Christmas
Where does the time go?
I'm still accepting orders for that special Christmas gift... BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO BE QUICK!!!
I'm still accepting orders for that special Christmas gift... BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO BE QUICK!!!
The Dream Job!
I have landed the bestest job in the whole world ever!! I am now one of a small team of established artists demonstrating painting and drawing techniques for the company Art Tutor.com.... They are based in Liverpool, and I've spent a few fun weekends with them painting to camera, something which I adore... It's rather like being on Blue Peter, and after the first couple of minutes, my nerves disappear and I mutter away happily for hours!
It's a subscription to view policy, and their website is www.arttutor.com
My figure drawing course is available at: http://www.arttutor.com/figure-drawing-course
I have also completed a number of paintings direct to camera including; Highland Cattle, Chicago Skyline, Wild West, Nevada Desert, plus a number of step by step downloadable guides.
It's a subscription to view policy, and their website is www.arttutor.com
My figure drawing course is available at: http://www.arttutor.com/figure-drawing-course
I have also completed a number of paintings direct to camera including; Highland Cattle, Chicago Skyline, Wild West, Nevada Desert, plus a number of step by step downloadable guides.
Studio location
© E J Lazenby. www.animalfineart.co.uk photography by Adapting Light
My studio is in a mature garden beside my home in Barnsley, Yorkshire in the North of England..... I live barely a mile from the renowned Yorkshire Sculpture Park and I'm lucky to be able to enjoy a superb view across the valley out onto green fields and mature woodland.
I am close to junction 38 of the M1, so studio visits can easily be arranged if you prefer to see my paintings 'in the flesh'. Please contact me to confirm a time and date.
I am available for demonstrations to groups and workshops in the Yorkshire area and exhibit regularly throughout Yorkshire and further afield (2010 saw me exhibiting in Dubai and I now have a painting hanging in the Palace of HRH Sheik Hamdan Bin Rashiid Al Maktoum.)
I am close to junction 38 of the M1, so studio visits can easily be arranged if you prefer to see my paintings 'in the flesh'. Please contact me to confirm a time and date.
I am available for demonstrations to groups and workshops in the Yorkshire area and exhibit regularly throughout Yorkshire and further afield (2010 saw me exhibiting in Dubai and I now have a painting hanging in the Palace of HRH Sheik Hamdan Bin Rashiid Al Maktoum.)
My jaunt in France
I'm never one for a quiet holiday just lying on a beach, so when I found out about the artist David McEwan at www.paintfrance.com , I jumped at the chance!
I spent 10 days working in his studio and produced 5 paintings, of which I am very proud...
My new work will be headed towards the submission of work with The Society Of Equestrian Artists in London.... Fingers crossed for this one, will keep you informed!
All of these new works have French names, left is Ame (soul), probably the softest most detailed painting I have ever created! Big thank you David McEwan for extending my observation and technique!
I spent 10 days working in his studio and produced 5 paintings, of which I am very proud...
My new work will be headed towards the submission of work with The Society Of Equestrian Artists in London.... Fingers crossed for this one, will keep you informed!
All of these new works have French names, left is Ame (soul), probably the softest most detailed painting I have ever created! Big thank you David McEwan for extending my observation and technique!
Life Drawing at The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
I now hold a regular life drawing class on a Tuesday morning, 10-12.
Tuition covers: proportion, form, gesture, energy, negative space, measured drawing, all drawing and painting media. The group is mixed ability and age and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.... all welcome!
The new term starts on 15th January 2013
Tuition covers: proportion, form, gesture, energy, negative space, measured drawing, all drawing and painting media. The group is mixed ability and age and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.... all welcome!
The new term starts on 15th January 2013
Now, I don't often do this
I've entered a 'paint the celeb' competition, the celeb in question is Monique Gadding, an Olympic diver..... I was invited at the painting submission day at Art In The Gardens this June, so I had a look through the offered photographs, and decided it was the time to stick my neck out! The photo I chose, shown to the left, had the most beautiful lighting, even though it was so complex it almost gave me a headache to look at the structure closely!
I have posted a few progress shots, and will again post the final completed image for you to see.... if I ever get the thing completed in time!
You can see me reflected in the glossy surface of the photo, so the actual image is not as confused as it may seem!
What drew me to this image was the lighting; partly bleached out in detail but rich and dark in the shadows... This is a direction that my personal work has been travelling towards over the last year, so it seemed the perfect time to jump ship from animals to people, a subject I find more challenging but just as enjoyable and exciting to work with.
The slideshow below shows you the 1 week progress point on this painting... a long way to go as yet!
Summer / Autumn exhibition plans.... 2012
In July,I have 5 pieces exhibited at The Octogan In Sheffied as part of The Great Sheffield Art Show,
I just love this event! It's so large and has a wide variety of styles and genre... It has been kind to me over the last few years, and I have consistently sold pieces there...
I'm exhibiting 3 horse images and 2 self portrait 'art therapy' pieces, so looking forward to how they go down.... www.gsas.co.uk
In September, I have 4 different pieces going to The Botanical Gardens in Sheffield as part of 'Art In The Gardens', which is again a lovely show full of talent and inspiration. There are always trade stands where artists and craft makers show their work, exhibited amongst the breathtaking landscaped gardens and peeping out of the foliage in the beautiful glasshouses... handmade silk kimonos rub shoulders with stone carved sculptures, fused glass, delicate silk painting and the heady smell of oil paints.... well worth a visit..... www.sbg.org.uk/index.asp
I just love this event! It's so large and has a wide variety of styles and genre... It has been kind to me over the last few years, and I have consistently sold pieces there...
I'm exhibiting 3 horse images and 2 self portrait 'art therapy' pieces, so looking forward to how they go down.... www.gsas.co.uk
In September, I have 4 different pieces going to The Botanical Gardens in Sheffield as part of 'Art In The Gardens', which is again a lovely show full of talent and inspiration. There are always trade stands where artists and craft makers show their work, exhibited amongst the breathtaking landscaped gardens and peeping out of the foliage in the beautiful glasshouses... handmade silk kimonos rub shoulders with stone carved sculptures, fused glass, delicate silk painting and the heady smell of oil paints.... well worth a visit..... www.sbg.org.uk/index.asp
OPEN UP SHEFFIELD 2012 Open Studio event
MAY 2012
Come and view my paintings in my art studio based in Barnsley near The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I am part of the Open Studio event for the 4th year running ( see www.openupsheffield.co.uk ). There are over 150 artists participating in 63 studios, so there is a very wide variety of styles, sizes, media and bugets catered for!
I will be giving free demonstrations every afternoon along with free refreshments (home made scones, jam and cream! Yummy!)
The event runs Sat 5th, Sun 6th and Mon 7th May, and the following weekend Sat 12th and Sun 13th May.
There is no obligation to purchase, but most artists have cards and prints at a fraction of the cost of an original!
Come and view my paintings in my art studio based in Barnsley near The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I am part of the Open Studio event for the 4th year running ( see www.openupsheffield.co.uk ). There are over 150 artists participating in 63 studios, so there is a very wide variety of styles, sizes, media and bugets catered for!
I will be giving free demonstrations every afternoon along with free refreshments (home made scones, jam and cream! Yummy!)
The event runs Sat 5th, Sun 6th and Mon 7th May, and the following weekend Sat 12th and Sun 13th May.
There is no obligation to purchase, but most artists have cards and prints at a fraction of the cost of an original!
NEWS FOR 2012
Horse II, Cooper Gallery, Barnsley.
Pencil and silver leaf
JANUARY - Exhibiting in 'Creative Connections' at The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
Demonstration for Huddersfield Art Society
FEBRUARY - Demonstrations for West Riding Watercolour Society and Ryehill Art Society
(Atelier Interactive Acrylic)
MARCH - Demonstration for Wakefield Art Club (drawing a portrait from life in pencil )
Exhibiting at 'ROAR' Rotherham Open Art Renaissance (28th Feb - 25th March)
Exhibiting at South Yorkshire Open Art (31st March - 25th May)
APRIL- Exhibiting with Pennine Artists at The Orangery, Wakefield West Yorks (6-7th April)
Art Workshops Crofton Art Society
MAY- Open Up Sheffield- open art studio weekends, 5-7th, 12-13th.. tea coffee cakes and
paintings!
Free entry! Come and visit my studio, chat and relax...
JUNE- Exhibiting at GSAS (The Great Sheffield Art Show) at the Octogon, Sheffield (29th June-1st July)
SEPTEMBER- Demonstration Campsall Art Society (theme of moonlight using silver leaf with painting media)
Trade Stand Penistone Show, Penistone, Sheffield (8th Sept)
Demonstration Dinnington Art Society (Human portrait from life)
Exhibiting at 'Art In The Gardens' Sheffield botanical Gardens ( www.sbg.org.uk/index.asp )
Demonstration for Huddersfield Art Society
FEBRUARY - Demonstrations for West Riding Watercolour Society and Ryehill Art Society
(Atelier Interactive Acrylic)
MARCH - Demonstration for Wakefield Art Club (drawing a portrait from life in pencil )
Exhibiting at 'ROAR' Rotherham Open Art Renaissance (28th Feb - 25th March)
Exhibiting at South Yorkshire Open Art (31st March - 25th May)
APRIL- Exhibiting with Pennine Artists at The Orangery, Wakefield West Yorks (6-7th April)
Art Workshops Crofton Art Society
MAY- Open Up Sheffield- open art studio weekends, 5-7th, 12-13th.. tea coffee cakes and
paintings!
Free entry! Come and visit my studio, chat and relax...
JUNE- Exhibiting at GSAS (The Great Sheffield Art Show) at the Octogon, Sheffield (29th June-1st July)
SEPTEMBER- Demonstration Campsall Art Society (theme of moonlight using silver leaf with painting media)
Trade Stand Penistone Show, Penistone, Sheffield (8th Sept)
Demonstration Dinnington Art Society (Human portrait from life)
Exhibiting at 'Art In The Gardens' Sheffield botanical Gardens ( www.sbg.org.uk/index.asp )
Junior artist moves into the equestrian painting genre.
My duracell daughter, now 5 years old, has started her equestrian painting path with this acrylic painting on board, 12 x 12" illustrating her 'bestest ever' hack out with Shelbers, our fantastic little shetland rescue mare. She was very careful to paint in her tabbard slogan 'wide and slow', the actual words should have been gobby and fast, but heck, she's getting there!
She's now started to use underpainting and layering, and now can fill in the whole page unprompted... She still nicks my colours though and totally refuses to paint with kids paint- she will only use the £7 a tube variery now!
She's now started to use underpainting and layering, and now can fill in the whole page unprompted... She still nicks my colours though and totally refuses to paint with kids paint- she will only use the £7 a tube variery now!
NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 2011
Exhibiting in 'Art In The Garden' at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield 3-4th.
Trade stand at Penistone Show 10th.
Exhibiting at Sally Mitchell Sporting Art Gallery in Tuxford, Nottingham from 25th September to 8th October 2011
NEWS FOR AUGUST 2011
Shelby and The Junior Artist. © E J Lazenby. www.animalfineart.co.uk
Shelby and the Junior Artist come home with a red rosette!!! Our first !!!
I complete my 100 paintings in 100 days personal challenge. 1st May to 9th August.
I become the In House Artist for Newman Embroidery Design Solutions (NEDS) and begin to have some of my work digitised for embroidery designs on their clothing ranges. Also, the 'Shelby' exclusive equestrian designs for kids is launched.
Now accepting commissions for Christmas 2011.
Make that gift one they will remember forever.
