New Talent Alert: Dr Ponce

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Corr's Views from The Shard

The Shard and City Flight

The Shard at Night

The Shard and River Thames Looking West

Shard sketches

On sale at The Shard shop are these unique prints by Christopher Corr.
Commissioned by The Shard via Easy Art to paint views from the iconic London landmark, Christopher created four artworks showing the panorama at different times of the day. The Shard is at a height of 1,016ft (310m) being the tallest building in Western Europe, Christopher says "The view is wonderful".

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Fishy Art

Fish For Sale In Salvador

Mussels Man

Marseille Fish Market

Grand Canal Fish Market

Christopher Corr exhibits his latest 'fish themed' paintings at Kensington Place.
This show at the Notting Hill restaurant 'features fish from the seven seas', referencing his time spent in Marseille and other world travels. The joyful nature of his work in this setting will be a feast for the eyes and the belly!
The artworks are hanging from today until January 2014.

Illustrator's Notebook

Christopher Corr is featured in the Summer 2013 edition of Illustration Magazine talking of the importance of his sketchbooks.  As an artist whose work is so influenced by all around him, the sketchbook remains an integral part of his illustration process.

Christopher says in the article "I’ve been using sketchbooks since I was an art student. I keep some for working out ideas for projects and I use others purely for making location drawings and paintings and observations. I don’t mix them up.
A sketchbook is so personal: I write down conversations I overhear, graffiti I see and like, headlines from newspapers I notice as I’m drawing, in fact anything that strikes me as important or noteworthy when I’m out and about. On location I’m selective about what I include in my picture making. I am not a camera and so I draw the things I like or dislike, anything I can use later on to recreate that scene.
I work in books of all sizes, some very tiny and others huge. On a trip to China I bought some concertina-type sketchbooks and I used these to paint long panoramic scenes. I bought some beautiful books in India that I’ve used as sketchbooks, red and quilted-cloth covered, tied up with a string. They are made for debt and rent collectors so they can raise eyebrows when you take one from your bag.
You can do whatever you like in a sketchbook. You have total freedom. You make the rules. You can experiment and try out new ideas and work with new and different materials.
I always carry at least one sketchbook in my bag or pocket. They are so useful when you have time on your hands or when you see something remarkable. Artists have been using them for hundreds of years and I like that sense of continuity. It’s an unconscious record  of your thoughts and feelings.
I moved recently into the City of London and I have been drawing my new neighbourhood in a big black book. I want big paper to note down the new skyline and tall structures around me. Skyscrapers need space to be seen."

Loving

Christopher Corr's vibrant painterly illustrations make 'Loving' by Henry Green a must for the book shelf. Published by The Folio Society, the story is set in Ireland during World War II and describes 'life above and below the stairs in Kinalty Castle'. Bound in cloth, the cover also adorns a design by Christopher; a book that's a treat for the mind and the eyes!

Showcasing NICK MURRAY WILLIS

Nick Murray Willis presents 3 animations...

Sorry

A moving music video for US musician Fred Melendres's touching song "How Do You Say You're Sorry?".

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Workshop

One of Nick's monthly Paxton animations, this time dealing with the attraction of power tools!

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Drought

A funny example of how far one man goes to limit his water usage.

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The Goggle-Eyed Goats

Published on March 1st, Christopher Corr is excited about the launch of 'The Goggle-Eyed Goats'; a childrens' book he has illustrated for Andersen Press. Gallimard Jeunesse in Paris are also publishing the book on the same day, which just happens to be World Book Day. Christopher says "It's my first book with both houses. The story is set in Mali in Timbuktu and Mopti and is full of goats and mud mosques and desert scenes." The 'wonderfully vibrant and unusual picture book' will be launched at the Rowley Gallery in Notting Hill on March 1st.

Lonely Planet Kid's Guides

Christopher Corr's book covers for Lonely Planet, just published, are a treat for any adventurous kid. Covering London, New York, Paris and Rome, and strictly not for parents, Christopher's enthralling illustrations are a successful book opener. In shops now.

Family Mosaic

Over the summer Christopher Corr put his talents to creating this Family Mosaic Annual Accounts brochure. Just out in print,  this is a glorious celebration of Chris's colour, style and composition. He says of the job "FM are a London & South East housing association, very progressive and go-ahead. I like them."

Kellogg's Special K Promotion

Miminne has been busy with eight consecutive editorial ads for Kellogg's. The illustrations were created for SI STYLE magazine in Switzerland, working with Art Director Barbara Pastore. Miminne had to create a character called Keira for the Kellogg's promotional page in the magazine; a girl in her early 20's, who loves Fashion, Beauty, everything hot and new! Miminne says "When I first did sketches, I put a red bow on her head, representing a mirrored K shape, as in Kellogg's. The client was very happy with the idea, so we decided to have the bow in every issue, where possible. We also had her in different settings every month, in shoe shop, in park, in St.Tropez, in Paris, and at home. She was a happy and fun character to draw. I hope the readers enjoyed her presence, too."

My Sister's Wedding

Created for his sister's wedding, this animation from Nick Murray Willis is an emotional, fun and happy celebration of her life and loves, leading to the marriage and for the future. Brilliant! Watch it now.

FRAME X FRAME Last

Nick Murray Willis animates this moving tale for Mercury Music Award nominees 'The Unthanks'. Grab your hanky. WATCH IT NOW.

Hilary Alexander

Nick Murray Willis works for the British Fashion Council to produce this tribute animation.
Filmed and produced by Crispy Duck Productions, Nick's expertise is put to fun use in this playful portrait of Hilary Alexander;  The Telegraph’s fashion writer for her retirement party.  Watch it here.

FRAME X FRAME The American Red

  

Nick Murray Willis's Red Cross video was selected as a winning film in Mofilm’s global 'make an advert' competition. WATCH IT NOW.

Unilever's Value Chain

Nick Murray Willis, expert in art that moves, has completed a short animation for Unilever's Sustainability Living Plan. This unique animation explains their environmental footprint in an accessible way. Watch it here.

A Metaphorical Solution

Andrew Selby’s illustrations never disappoint. And tackling thought-provoking subjects is where he’s at his best. He is the cover illustrator for The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal, having completed his second image for them he says: The articles "allow me to think conceptually about how to solve problems through metaphorical solutions - exactly the kind of work I enjoy doing. The bigger the puzzle - the more enjoyable it becomes!"

FRAME X FRAME Pepsi Refresh

This "Pepsi Refresh your World" entry from Nick Murray Willis was shortlisted as one of the finalists in the worldwide short film competition. WATCH IT NOW.

Christopher Corr's Scrapbook

This week leading illustrator Christopher Corr takes us behind the scenes to reveal what inspires him to create his amazingly popular work.
Christopher Corr's Scrapbook

UN Stamp

If you’re sending a letter this month be sure to brighten it up with Christopher Corr’s latest stamp commissioned by the United Nations.

Chris’s unique style brings alive this stamp, illustrating in bold and bright colours the diversity of people and architecture in New York and the United Nations. A special first day cover issue of the stamp has also been produced.