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Carnegriff
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[2010-08-14 09:22:51 +0000 UTC]
"Carne Griffiths"
(United Kingdom)
# Statistics
Favourites: 72; Deviations: 518; Watchers: 18070
Watching: 164; Pageviews: 443764; Comments Made: 15594; Friends: 164
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: tricky.. not one favourite, Masson, Da Vinci, Artaud, DargerFavorite movies: True Romance
Favorite bands / musical artists: Fugazi
Favorite games: currently limbo
Favorite gaming platform: -
Tools of the Trade: ink tea
Other Interests: Cycling
# About me
Born in Liverpool and spent much of his childhood drawing. Studied Illustration at Maidstone college of Art in 1992 graduating with a 1st class BA Hons in 1995, made a fellow of the college along with colleague Dan Baldwin. Together they curated the Shynola exhibition at Islingtonβs Candid Arts Gallery in 1996.Early influences include the animated work of the Brothers Quay, the drawings of Andre Masson, Paul Klee and Leonardo Da Vinci as well as the influence of outsider artists Adolf Wolfli, Scottie Wilson, Henry Darger and the drawings of Antonin Artaud.
Started work with M. Hand & Company in 1999, A two year apprenticeship led to a 12 year career, becoming Creative Director and producing elaborate hand drawn embroidery designs for a range of prestigious clients including HRH the Prince of Wales, The Sultan of Oman, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, Asprey, Chanel, Burberry and many of Londonβs Savile Row tailors, as well as designing for films The Last King of Scotland, Valkyrie, The Phantom of the Opera and costume embroidery design for the musical Wicked. In 2008 carne designed the front cover for the royal variety performances 80th anniversary.
First Solo show in Jan 2009 with drawings, based on the automatic process, and created the company 100sqft in November of 2009 bringing together artists from all backgrounds to show their work alongside established professionals, 100 pieces in a 10' x 10' grid www.100sqft.co.uk
Pieces from the Harvest, Carne's new collection of work were shown at Arts AfterDark, Art Egg Studios in New Orleans in October 2010, the piece Rose appeared at the London Art Fair in 2011 represented by Eyestorm and at the London Original Print Fair at the Royal Academy.
Current Residence: East London
deviantWEAR sizing preference: S
Favourite genre of music: mixed bag
Favourite style of art: surrealist automatic drawing
Operating System: w7
MP3 player of choice: -
Shell of choice: -
Wallpaper of choice: -
Skin of choice: -
Favourite cartoon character: popeye
Personal Quote: lose yourself
# Comments
Comments: 2992
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Happy Birthday.Β
Have a fantastic day.Β
I wish you so much that all your dreams come true. Most of all I wish you health.
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Hello! You have a wonderful art gallery.
As a traditional artist you might be interested in taking part in this contest
TRADCon - Blossoming
Hello everyone,Β
I've decided to create this contest by joining forces with the group Traditionalists , a group aimed at giving the traditional art community their own unique voice by giving the traditionalists a place to gather, showcase their work, organize, and inform others with the help and guidance of the traditionalΒ Community Volunteer team.
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The THEME of the contest is:
"BLOSSOMING"
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Below are some examples that illustrate the theme:
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SomeΒ KEYWORDSΒ related to Blossoming:
producing flowers, masses of flowers, birth, new beginning(s), blossoming romance,growing, thrivingΒ etc.
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Or share it with your Traditional Art watchers.
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you do beautiful work. i absolutely love your style
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Just stumbled upon your artwork for research on an ib art project and I must say I am super impressed! The dedication and time you put in your work is very beautiful and inspiring, I just love it.Β Β
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Your art is really amazing, I Love the atmosphere you create!
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holy shit tards! your art is freaking amazing!
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Oh my gosh your stuff is so amazing it's like a collage of nature and organic art
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thanks a million!!
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thanks a million!!
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thanks a million!!
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thanks a million!!
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Carne, Happy Birthday!Β Β Β
I wish you inspiration in creating your wonderful artworks.Β Β
You have an inspiring gallery and interesting style!Β Β Β Keep up the good work!Β
A small piece of cake for you:
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Have an awesome B-day!
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You're very welcome!Β Β
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