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Bath Contemporary Winter Show

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Its that time of year again! I will be exhibiting new Blue Tree works at bath Contemporary. Launch night is tonight with drinks and music. http://www.bathcontemporary.com/exhibitions/info/small-paintings-sculpture-and-ceramics-for-christmas-and-beyond/

Christmas is round the corner..

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Christmas is coming and i thought i'd share these beautiful illustrations by Andy Warhol. Love the simplicity and colours. I feel Christmasy already! http://www.nowness.com/day/2009/12/24/232/the-season-to-be-poppy

Simply stunning....

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http://www.nextlevelpictures.com/blog/2011/8/11/8-hours-in-brooklyn-w-the-phantom-flex.html

Sacha Goldberger

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This photographer is just do clever. He photographs his Gran as a super Hero! He does it in a very professional way and uses photoshop to compose and edit the final poses. I just love her expressions! Check out the book... http://www.sachabada.com/

kyle Bean

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Brilliant Artist Kyle Bean has created these amazing portrait's with the shavings of pencils. How cool is that? Click on here site for other great stuff.... http://www.kylebean.co.uk/

Nuke Lamp.

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I just love this Lamp which has been made with a 3D printer. Bit disturbing maybe? - yes but what centre piece of your living room. http://gizmodo.com/5821910/the-nuke-lamp-wants-to-blow-up-your-desk/gallery/1

Loretta Lux

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Stumbled upon this amazing photographer the other day and instantly fell in love with her work. She mixes traditional painting with photography and photoshop. Some of the children are a little scary looking if i'm honest and look like they'd be at home in a Stanley Kubrick film. Mazin! http://www.lorettalux.de/

A look into the past...

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This is an amazing idea for your children to see when there older. Gonna give this a go me thinks. Check out the site! http://dearphotograph.com/

James Bacon Graphic Design: Castle in the Sky Poster

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I love this style of poster. Wonderful colour and feel. James Bacon Graphic Design: Castle in the Sky Poster : "//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// purchase this print..."

Yul Brynner: Eye Witness

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http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/7/10/969/yul-brynner-eye-witness This book looks amazing! I was always inspired by the old Hollywood greats and i think this would just look great on my coffee table! If i had a coffee table that is.

Great Characters!

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http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/3/23/1382/advanced-style-age-and-beauty I've got to include theses old girls in my work! Especially like the old hen with the big red glasses!

C'est La Vie

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A new range of greetings cards i created, is available at The Great British Card Company website! h ttp://www.greatbritishcards.co.uk/catalogue/range.aspx?gid=41703&pg=N3n3ans91XHQwFqSgT5lFQ%3d%3d

The God of small things

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Lucian has to be one of the greatest living Artist today. Period! What an incredible Artist. What an incredible Holland Park studio! I'd love to have a studio where i could be 'Dirty' But i don't think the wife would allow a shit hole in one room of our house. But i live in hope? Also reminds me of the studio of Francis Bacon who lived in a dump. So fascinating though.Obviously very eccentric. Check out this rare film of him and his studio. http://www.nowness.com/day/2010/2/26/376/the-god-of-small-things

Chuck Close

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This artist is regarded as one of the greatest living artists in America. First started out painting MEGA realistic paintings of heads in the 70's - in Airbrush. Now has polio and still manages to inspire. Amazing!

Park Life

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This the painting that I've donated to the Charity Auction in Bath. It will be auctioned by John Cleese himself! Suppose he needs the money, poor chap! Divorces, ouch! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Art Auction with John Cleese!

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There is going to be an Art Auction at the Octagon in Bath! The Auctioneer will be Mr Cleese himself. I have donated 'Park Life' for the charity auction. See the link for more details.... http://www.bathgalleriesgroup.com/auction.html

Silk Stockings

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I now have some of the silk stockings works in my house which looks like an Art Gallery at the moment! These are for sale and i will be uploading them onto my website with prices.

The Great barrier reef...sort of.

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I've just got back into reef keeping after a 20 year hiatus! This is my Red Sea Max 130D and is maturing just nicely. It will be a whole year before its full and mature proper. Reef keeping has got a lot easier in the last 10 years with new technology etc. Love it! Check out the video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk-n9l4h43A

Beside the sea...in Painter.

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Been very busy painting in 'Digital' lately. Its a taste of all those memories of been at the seaside! All created in Photoshop and Painter 12. Lush!

Bath Boules 2011

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It's that time of year! It's Bath Boules and was asked to create the cover. Veuve Clicquot are the sponsors this year, so champagne will be flowing! It will be held at Queens Square on Saturday 18th June & Sunday 19th June.

F.J.Harris Art Exhibition

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To celebrate 190 years of trading, i will be exhibiting two paintings at the Octagon in bath. The paintings are 'Zebra Crossing' and 'Love in the Rocket room' The Octagon is a beautiful victorian room where Jane Austin used to visit!

Vangelis

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One of my greatest inspirations in life apart from Art is Music. One man has been a major part of my life and that is the great Vangelis! No other musician has had such an effect on me and my Art than this man. His music is totally amazing, and what is surprising to a lot of people is that he creates his music 'Live' without pre recorded parts. Its mesmerising to watch him play. Nemo Studio is the place he created some of the best pieces of music ever created such as 'Bladerunner' and 'Chariots of Fire' in the late 70's to 80's. It no longer exists but i'd love to go back in time and walk round and tinker with his Yamaha C80! Here are some links.... NEMO STUDIO IMPROVISATION

A snapshot of my feet?

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I was sat very patiently today in the post office while i was posting a ipad 2 that i sold on ebay ( long story, i bought 2 and sold one!) I try to take a photo of something that has happened that day so i photo'd my feet!! How odd am i? Also here are a few treasures that are very important to me, my family....

Hisptamatic and Instagram

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http://instagr.am/ http://hipstamaticapp.com/ I have a huge interest in lomography which is all about replicating those 70's snapshots we all love and remember. They are so much more interesting than the ordinary snaps you take with your camera. I use Hipstamatic and Instagram on my iphone 4 and they are amazing! Both are available at the app store. But i've also discovered a new site dedicated to this art form called www.lomograpghy.com Go and have a look!

ID Fashion

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A very good friends missus is organising this amazing venue. She also is the chairman! Yes you herd, the chairman! Have a loook! New Zealand by the way! Mazin! www.idfashion.co.nz

Lomo photography

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I love lomography and always have hipstamatic at hand to take photo's of people and things I find interesting. Here is a shot of my boy Jacob in a very grumpy mood! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone