Degree Art Laura Elliott – Laura’s Art UK

• Artwork Focus: Is Picasso Right? “Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction”

October 14, 2019

Artwork Focus: Is Picasso Right? “Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction.” ― Pablo Picasso “I have for years explored idea after idea within my paintings, but this year my ideas where brought together in a merging or confluence of sort. These new paintings explore my passion of land, sea … More • Artwork Focus: Is Picasso Right? “Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction”

• Artwork Focus: Finding My Inner Picasso

July 17, 2019

Artwork Focus: Finding My Inner Picasso “At the start of the summer of 2019 I had an epiphany of sorts. I have for years explored idea after idea within my paintings, but this year my ideas where brought together in a merging or confluence of sort. These new paintings explore my passion of land, sea … More • Artwork Focus: Finding My Inner Picasso

• Commission a painting by Laura H Elliott from the ‘Landscape Moods Collection’

June 24, 2019

Commissions Are Always Welcomed I am always delighted to create commissions, as I see each piece as a collaboration, which creates a personalised and truly unique final painting. How do I place a commission order? I am represented by a highly experienced gallery, called Degree Art, London, UK My gallery link is below:https://degreeart.com/artists/laura-h-elliott Their team … More • Commission a painting by Laura H Elliott from the ‘Landscape Moods Collection’

• Commission Your Own ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ Design

June 24, 2019

Commission a ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ design of your own with Laura H Elliott BA (Hons) What Does A Commission Offer and How Are They Presented? Every ‘Landscape Gems’ design created by Laura H Elliott is like a presentation and not just a design. I have been selling my work since 2006 and every design is … More • Commission Your Own ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ Design

• Galleries: My Guide – An Introduction

March 5, 2019

Galleries: My Guide – An Introduction This is number one in my a series of art blogs titled “Galleries: My Guide”. I hope these will be a teaching tool of sorts and offer a starting point. I know that this is subjective, but I wanted to share my 17+ years of experience and knowledge. My … More • Galleries: My Guide – An Introduction

• Galleries: My Guide As An Artist

March 5, 2019

My motto has been since 2007… what is the worse they can say…no!?!?!?! There are endless pages by people or even galleries who explain how to approach them. My own method has greatly changed since the year 2002. This change came from experience. At first, I wrote a basic, poorly written artists CV and a … More • Galleries: My Guide As An Artist

• Windsor Castle En Plein Air In The Moat Garden 21st July 2018

July 21, 2018

Windsor Castle En Plein Air In The Moat Garden 21st July 2018 Through Creative Coverage I was lucky to discover that spaces had opened for the ‘En Plein Air Air Competition and Exhibition’ to be held on 21st July 2018 at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, U.K. After organising a designated support person to help me … More • Windsor Castle En Plein Air In The Moat Garden 21st July 2018

• Artwork Focus: And Now For Something Completely Different…

June 22, 2018

Artwork Focus: And Now For Something Completely Different…. Since my studio has been finished in May 2018, I have been inspired by the freedom of my own space and expression of new ideas. There are events that have influenced my ideas and tested my skills to create new work with a range of subject matter … More • Artwork Focus: And Now For Something Completely Different…

• The Whyberd Gallery: My New Journey

June 18, 2018

The Whyberd Gallery: My New Journey Address: Whyberd Gallery, Victoria Square, Evercreech, Somerset, UK I am so happy that as I type this I am now working with a total of 7 galleries. It was in the start of 2018 that I met Neil M. Jackson from the Whyberd Gallery. He and his wife Sarah … More • The Whyberd Gallery: My New Journey

• Making My Trees Shine

May 1, 2018

Making My Trees Shine It was really by accident in 2008 that I found an effect for my work which added an extra depth to my trees in the Landscape Moods mixed media paintings. The highlights in gloss and the low lights in matte add texture, dimension and detail. The painting below shows the matte … More • Making My Trees Shine

• Artwork Focus: Art In The Heart Marketplace feat Landscape Gems Collection

April 18, 2018

Artwork Focus: Art In The Heart Marketplace featuring ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ You can buy the perfect gift, commissioned directly with me via my Art In The Heart Marketplace Do you need a one of a kind gift? A gift to treasure for your family? Would you like to chose your favourite genuine gemstone? Do you … More • Artwork Focus: Art In The Heart Marketplace feat Landscape Gems Collection

• Artwork Focus: ‘The House Of Many Sides’

April 3, 2018

This is one of my first sculptural pieces back in 1991 when I was 15, from my one of school day Art and Design exam pieces. It combines the two mediums I adore to this day: clay and paint. I had discovered clay aged 11 in art classes in school, but I only found acrylic … More • Artwork Focus: ‘The House Of Many Sides’

• Laura H Elliott’s Legal British Assay Office Hallmark

March 31, 2018

Above: Laura H Elliott’s Hallmark Simulated Example Laura H Elliott’s Legal British Assay Office Hallmark Frequently Asked Questions Does Laura Helen Elliott have a registered hallmark? Yes, I have registered my hallmark under my name Miss Laura Helen Elliott, with the initials LHE, as shown above. My hallmark was registered on 13th August 2016 with … More • Laura H Elliott’s Legal British Assay Office Hallmark

• My Guide: Saving Your Paint Brushes

March 5, 2018

My Guide: Saving Your Paint Brushes ~ Acrylic Paint I know our brushes will not last forever, but they are our tools of the trade and they last longer when cared for correctly. I have learned the hard way and now have 20+ year old brushes I use today, as I changed the way I … More • My Guide: Saving Your Paint Brushes

• Art = Solice = Disability = Art = Freedom

February 26, 2018

Disability is unique to everyone. This is no more so than with me. I have always been hesitant to speak about my disability, the reasons for this is complex and hard to explain. I hope to start a dialogue in this blog and to open this part of my life to move forward. I do … More • Art = Solice = Disability = Art = Freedom

• My First Painting Commission of the ‘Landscape Moods Collection’

February 19, 2018

My First Painting Commission of the Landscape Moods Collection: ‘Tribal Grounds’, New York Above: ‘Tribal Grounds’ Commission My first commission was inspired by the 1st piece in the ‘Landscape Moods Collection’ titled ‘Torn’ (shown below): Above: ‘Landscape Moods 1: Torn’ by © Laura H Elliott My collector saw the first painting and adored the composition … More • My First Painting Commission of the ‘Landscape Moods Collection’

• Introducing the new ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ 2018

January 13, 2018

Shown below are pieces from the latest 2018 ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ designs Each piece is available to be commissioned or purchased through my representatives Degree Art, Fenster Art, Flux Gallery and Culture Label. Every design contain an ethically sourced selection of genuine gemstone set in hand-made metal clay designs. See my work for sale with … More • Introducing the new ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ 2018

• Exhibition Focus: 100% Abstract at Le Dame Art Gallery

January 6, 2018

17th February 2017 – 6th February 2018 My first exhibition for 2017 and into 2018 will be feature one of my latest contemporary mixed media paintings. This painting is on display in the main reception at: Le Dame Art Gallery at The Meliá White House Hotel, Albany Street, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 3UP, UK On … More • Exhibition Focus: 100% Abstract at Le Dame Art Gallery

• My Guide: Learning From Masters, Picasso to Pollock to Dali

October 31, 2017

My Guide: Learning From Masters, Picasso to Pollock to Dali Remember © Copyright – These Are Not For Sale!! Just Inspiration and Learning!! ALL of my studies are now in my loft, safe and sound! They are only for me to mentally reference and to draw inspiration from, as I have explored the vastly different … More • My Guide: Learning From Masters, Picasso to Pollock to Dali

• My Guide: An Introduction To Metal Clay

October 22, 2017

My Guide: An Introduction To Metal Clay What is metal clay? Metal clay is an exciting art medium consisting of very small particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze or copper which is mixed with an organic binder and water for use in making jewelry, beads and small sculptures. Originating in Japan in 1990, … More • My Guide: An Introduction To Metal Clay

• My Guide: Learning from Metal Clay Disasters

October 2, 2017

My Guide: Learning from Metal Clay Disasters Art is always a dose of luck and a large portion of experience. Nothing more was true when I set myself a goal to create a metal clay clock, with a completely different technique and design. This was my key piece of work for my exclusive collection of … More • My Guide: Learning from Metal Clay Disasters

• Artwork Focus: Trying To Find My Artist Voice, Having My Artwork Put In The Skip & How I Was Inspired By Picasso

October 1, 2017

Artwork Focus: Trying To Find My Artist Voice, Having My Artwork Put In The Skip & How I Was Inspired By Picasso “It is always hard to start your journey as an artist, with my journey starting in 1992. It has taken me around the world and I have exhibited at some stunning galleries, with … More • Artwork Focus: Trying To Find My Artist Voice, Having My Artwork Put In The Skip & How I Was Inspired By Picasso

• My Guide: Carving Clay – An Endless Ceramic Technique

September 30, 2017

My Guide: Carving Clay – An Endless Ceramic Technique It was during my Art and Design Diploma in 2002-2003, I undertook a self-directed module which I chose to focus on the medium I have always adored, which is clay. I created 3 designs of ceramics with the theme of natural form of lichen. This lichen … More • My Guide: Carving Clay – An Endless Ceramic Technique

• My Guide: Kiln Gloves = Safety First!!

September 30, 2017

My Guide: Kiln Gloves = Safety First!! I always say safety first!! When you use any kiln or to handle hot mediums, such as fired metal clay or glass, make sure you have a really high quality pair of gloves and eye wear. Please note: I am not a safety advisor, just someone who is … More • My Guide: Kiln Gloves = Safety First!!

• Artist Inspiration: What Is Abstract Art? From Pollock to Kandinsky to Mondrian to Rothko

September 28, 2017

The theories behind abstract art There are many theoretical ideas behind abstract art. Art for art’s sake – that art should be purely about the creation of beautiful effects, is one of the main theories. That art can or should be like music is another theory – in that just as music is patterns of … More • Artist Inspiration: What Is Abstract Art? From Pollock to Kandinsky to Mondrian to Rothko

• Introducing the ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ 2017

September 15, 2017

Shown below are pieces from the latest 2017 ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ designs. Each piece is available to be commissioned or purchased through my representatives Degree Art, Fenster Art, Flux Gallery and Culture Label. Every design contain an ethically sourced selection of genuine gemstone set in hand-made metal clay designs. See my work for sale with … More • Introducing the ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ 2017

• Artist Inspiration: Which Living Artist Do you Admire? Maggie Hambling

August 22, 2017

This question, I feel, is like asking what my favourite film is. It is an endless list to choose from. I have to say that my love of pottery has led me to collect various examples of Carn pottery; however, my contemporary inspiration is the artist Maggie Hambling who I immensely respect. Multi-media Artist Maggie … More • Artist Inspiration: Which Living Artist Do you Admire? Maggie Hambling

• Out With The Old, In With The New

July 25, 2017

Out With The Old, In With The New Over time, every artist has stock and it can be frustrating that paintings can sit and take up valuable space. We all know artists always have alot of canvases, clay, tools, brushes and I count myself as one of them!I was reviewing my work, from past and … More • Out With The Old, In With The New

• Review: Suffragettes & Art

July 16, 2017

Review: Suffragettes & Art The Guardian published an article that artist Gillian Wearing will be first woman to create a statue for the public space, with her monument to Millicent Fawcett at Trafalgar Square, London. The reason for my personal excitment is that it is that it will be a female figure, but also a … More • Review: Suffragettes & Art

• Exhibition Focus: Global Reactive Art Exhibition 1st-27th May 2017

May 13, 2017

Global Reactive 2017 at the Mardleybury Gallery 1st – 27th May 2017 “I am delighted to announce the ‘Global Reactive Art Exhibition’ to be held throughout May 2017 at the Mardleybury Gallery curated by owner Marilyn Comparetto and our long-term colleague and friend Paulo Duarte Filipe.” What is Global Reactive and who is the poet Taro Aizu? … More • Exhibition Focus: Global Reactive Art Exhibition 1st-27th May 2017

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