I have been passionate in my artwork and art in general since very young. My schooldays spent loving English Lit. ,languages, Music and Classics (especially Ancient Roman/ Greek /World history and Culture)All of those interested informed and and inspired my artwork/design style and skill from then till now.
As a consequence , I have been privileged to draw and paint subjects that have and still do inspire me. Today I am recognised and renowned for certain ,iconic work.I am fortunate to have worked alongside the finest artists/photographers in Liverpool,UK .. and beyond My assignments/commissions span the globe (Images of my “Beatles series ” and other have been sold worldwide. .from Canada/USA..Argentina, Brazil. .throughout Europe ..to Australia I have regular commissioned work from my friends across Italy especially. More recently ,I have been part of (re :in exhibition or in association with) the following : LIverpool University Vice Chancellor Lodge Exhibition (Liverpool Land Sea and Sky) 2012 Co curated by Lady Danby.(Work sold) TAG/Art Gallery Bootle :Various exhibitions. .2011 to Present. (*Various Artworks sold..*The Florence Institute 2012). CUC (Contemporary Urban Centre ) Liverpool Bienniel exhibition 2011 Obeject of Dreams Magazine Exhibition 2011 :View 2 Gallery Matthew Street ) Madelainartz exhibitions (various 2010 to 2013 ..many works sold ) I have had my images published in Object of Dreams magazine (Dina Karim editor). Nerve magazine :Illustrations commissioned for various articles 2010 to present First published Children’s book as illustrator ” The Adventures of Little Mousey “by Author Catherine Santamera. (2013….).. My associates /art buyers, clients include: Denise Walker ,Corporate Dept. manager at Brabners Chaff street Solicitors (also my mentor ,art buyer) Zoe ‘s Place Children’s Hospice (Charity gift of “Alice in Wonderland “commissioned by Carol Kirkham T-Shirts and Suits Business Enterprises (David Parrish) Dream High (as bother panel member and client) More recently I have been commissioned by some leading restaurants for specific artwork: Cristakis Greek Restaurant (Smith down Rd Liverpool ) “Dionyses” image. .more to follow Amalia Italian Restaurant Liverpool(Mappa d’Italia ).Rustic /regional map of Italy Bellini Italian Restaurant Liverpool ( “Romeo e Giulietta” picture. .Ist of series commissioned). Specially commissioned “Family Portrait “For counsellors Richard and Erica Kemp *(* was asked to present a work as a charity gift by Erica upon her forthcoming inaugural presentation as new Lord Mayor of Liverpool ). My good friend/mentor /curator Alice Lenkiewicz, also calls me, “Caravaggio Tom “! I use multi- media materials to create my images..mainly using pencil/ink/colour/graphic style figurative , scenic ,monumental art. Everything I do is hand drawn/painted. I always adopt a fine (some say realistic) style but I seek to achieve something unique and unconventional /surreal even , with depth of feeling and soul when composing. |