Tag: Laura Elliott Iris Art Magazine Interview

• 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’

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• My Guide: The Worst Kiln Ever Bought & the Perfect Replacement Kiln

May 6, 2017

My Guide: The Worst Kiln Ever Bought and the Perfect Replacement Kiln It was back in 2012 that I took an exciting new step in my artistic works, by starting to create mini landscapes in metal clay. I then decided to buy a kiln; however, this was a step I did not properly research and … More • My Guide: The Worst Kiln Ever Bought & the Perfect Replacement Kiln

• Introducing the 2017 Landscape Gems Collection by Laura H Elliott

April 23, 2017

Shown below are pieces from the 2017 ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ designs. Every design contains a selection of ethically sourced selection of genuine gemstone, set in hand crafted metal clay designs. Each piece is available to be commissioned or purchased through my representatives:  Degree Art Gallery, London, UK: https://www.degreeart.com/artists/laura-elliott Fenster Art – Ann Parry-Walker, Canterbury, UK Flux … More • Introducing the 2017 Landscape Gems Collection by Laura H Elliott

• Art Inspiration: Drawing Inspiration From Films & Comics Like Marvel ‘Dr. Strange’

April 21, 2017

I recently saw the stunningly visual film from Marvel titled ‘Dr. Strange’. Originally written in comics, this film translated such drawings and storylines into an exciting mixture of visuals for me to digest, especially as an artist. The image below is an drawing from one of the comics which represents how another dimension in the … More • Art Inspiration: Drawing Inspiration From Films & Comics Like Marvel ‘Dr. Strange’

• Artwork Focus: The Seduction & Seclusion of Colour – Picasso & I

April 1, 2017

Artwork Focus: The Seduction & Seclusion of Colour “It always amazes me how simple colour and form can drive the artwork. The artist Pablo Picasso was the first artist who work I fell in love with aged 15. I have been fascinated by his use of colour and how he created three dimensional within a … More • Artwork Focus: The Seduction & Seclusion of Colour – Picasso & I

• Exhibition Focus: The Link Gallery ‘International Women’s Day’ ~ 7th-28th March 2017

March 10, 2017

The Link Gallery is hosting a collaborative exhibition celebrating, inspired by and reflecting on International Women’s Day 2016. This exhibition will run 7th – 28th March 2017 and is open to the public free of charge. About my featured artworks:  Artwork One: ‘Shedding Punk’d Viper'(below) “Shedding Punk’d Viper is a play on the combination of … More • Exhibition Focus: The Link Gallery ‘International Women’s Day’ ~ 7th-28th March 2017

•  Artwork Focus: Interpreting Natural Form Into Clay Sculptures

March 10, 2017

Interpreting Natural Form Into Clay Sculptures It was during 2002-2003 that I studied my Access Art and Design Diploma and this was when I began to explore the term ‘Natural Form’. I developed this concept through the diploma and explored a great deal of mediums, including: drawing, photography, ceramics, textiles, lino printing, etching,silk screen, painting … More •  Artwork Focus: Interpreting Natural Form Into Clay Sculptures

• Curating the International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists (IATTDA)

March 1, 2017

About the IATTDA “The ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) was set-up, curated and run by artist Laura Elliott BA (Hons), Dip. The group stood for: Integrity, Quality and Diversity. Established in 2007, the IATTDA is a group of like-minded artists which support, encourage and promotes artists practicing in the areas of … More • Curating the International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists (IATTDA)

• ​Art Inspiration: IS ‘Navy the New Black’?

February 19, 2017

IS ‘Navy the New Black’? It was during my studies of my ‘Art and Design Access Diploma’ that my thoughts of black where challenged. It may sound a bit crazy, but I was taught that, technically, black and white are tones, not colours.  By using red, yellow and blue pigments you can create every colour … More • ​Art Inspiration: IS ‘Navy the New Black’?

• Artwork Focus: The Duality & Contradictions of Femininity & Masculinity In Art?

February 17, 2017

The Duality & Contradictions of Femininity & Masculinity In Art? It was when I was selecting my work for inclusion of the exhibition at The Link Gallery, Winchester for ‘International Women’s Day’ 7th-28th March 2017 that made me sit back and think about gender identity in my work. I feel that colours in everyday products … More • Artwork Focus: The Duality & Contradictions of Femininity & Masculinity In Art?

• Exhibition Focus: Chanelling My Inner Picasso For My First Group Sculpture Exhibition 1995

January 1, 2017

“This exhibition was my first exhibition that included the public who walked a sculpture trail featuring work of all mediums and subjects. I always gravitated to creative and imaginative projects and this included play at home and lessons at school. When I reached the age of 13, I found two mediums which I still adore … More • Exhibition Focus: Chanelling My Inner Picasso For My First Group Sculpture Exhibition 1995