TINY PENCIL– ISSUE 1 LAUNCH

The launch party for the first issue of the Tiny Pencil titled 'Forest' is tomorrow night at Gosh Comics, 1 Berwick Street, London, W1F 0DR from 7pm.

You will be able to purchase and receive your copy of this beautiful publication at the event but only pre-orders will be in for the chance to win an original from the amazing contributing artist Vanessa Foley.

Make sure to get there for 7pm to catch the beginning of the live drawing which will feature a number of Tiny Pencil artists.

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Tiny Pencil
Tiny Pencil Launch Party
Pre-order issue 1 'Forest'
View more work from Stuart Whitton

THE BOOK CLUB- LIFE DRAWING ANIMATION

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Last year I was involved in some life drawing for an animation to help promote the life drawing classes at The Book Club in East London.

I was joined by 9 other creatives who each contributed sketches in order to get the desired effect shown in the video.

It's great to see the finished piece which was organised, shot and edited by the talented Tom Wrigglesworth and Matt Robinson at Fallon HQ. To see more of their work click on the link below.

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The Book Club

Wriggles & Robins Vimeo Channel

Stuart Whitton

THE BRICK LANE GALLERY– CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOW

I have some limited edition prints that have been selected to be included in The Brick Lane Gallery's Christmas Pop-Up Exhibition which opens on Wednesday 12th December. 

The show has brought together a number of creatives that may just have exactly what you want to give someone or yourself this Christmas at a really good price.

It looks like I will be in good company in this show and look forward to seeing everything set up. 

See you on the 12th!

Links–

The Brick Lane Gallery 

View available prints from Stuart Whitton

MALIKA FAVRE– HIDE AND SEEK

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An upcoming show that I think more than a few of us are excited about is 'Hide & Seek' by fellow Handsome Franker, Malika Favre.

I really enjoy Malika's whole approach and execution of her image making and this show looks to be a great culmination of bold yet beautifully composed imagery that explores the relationship between positive and negative space.

'Hide & Seek' will be Mailka's first solo show in London, opening on the 6th September at the infamous Kemistry Gallery.

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Malika Favre
Kemistry Gallery
Handsome Frank

ORIGIN AT AIS

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This Monday morning brings some fantastic news about the future of Origin. After it's stay at the exposure Gallery I am happy to announce that the show has now moved to the office of one of London's top advertising agencies, Archibald Ingall Stretton.

At AIS I have chosen to display selected pieces from the Origin exhibition, which will rotate to keep the walls fresh and reveal my other pieces created specifically for the original event.

A big thank you to Paul at AIS who has made it possible for the show to continue, unfortunately I don't think it's possible to visit the exhibition without an appointment as the pieces are in a fully working environment.

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Origin

AIS

ORIGIN DATE AMENDMENT

There has been an interesting development in the future of my solo exhibition 'Origin' which means that instead of the show finishing on Monday 31st October it will now end on Friday 28th October 2011. I will announce what the future brings for the show shortly, but in the mean time this is the last week to view the exhibition at the exposure Gallery.

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Origin

Exposure Gallery

ORIGIN REVIEW

My apologies for bit of a quiet week on the blog, it can only mean that I am creating things that I am looking forward to sharing soon. However, I came across this review of my solo show 'Origin' the other day and thought I would share it.

A big thank you to Anna from Arts Thread who attended the private view and for the kind words about the show. To read the review please click on the link below.

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Arts Thread Review

ORIGIN PRIVATE VIEW

Last Thursday brought the opening of my first solo exhibition titled, 'Origin'. I am still pretty much speechless from the turnout and all the kind words I received, it's hard to believe after around three months working as hard as I could the time finally came to share it all.

The limited edition postcards and free beer went a great deal earlier than I expected but the fantastic set from Trevelyan Jones seemed to retain people's interest in staying at the gallery.

A massive thank you to the exposure Gallery, Trevelyan Jones, Handsome Frank, Roy Richards, Claire Scully, Pomme Chan, Peter Crawley, Creative Review, Ty Nant, The Celt Experience and to everyone who attended and supported me.

The show will be at the exposure Gallery, 22-23 Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BU for the month of October. Opening times are Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm.

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Stuart Whitton

exposure Gallery

Trevelyan Jones

ORIGIN REMINDER

Tomorrow evening my first solo show 'Origin' opens at the exposure Gallery, Little Portland Street, London, W1W 8BU.

What are you going to experience?

- 40 Originals, (3 of which just so happen to be collaborations with Pomme Chan, Peter Crawley and Claire Scully).

- 1 Very talented musician

- A small edition of signed and numbered postcards to those who make it for the 6:30 pm start.

- Welsh water

- Welsh lager

I look forward to seeing you all there. Please feel free to come over and say hello.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN LIMITED EDITION POSTCARDS

My final surprise for Origin is somewhat of a physical 'thank you' for the attendees of the private view at the exposure Gallery.

I will be signing and numbering a small edition of Origin exhibition postcards to be given out to those who make it to the exhibition at the beginning of the evening (6:30 pm).

It is my way of saying thank you for your support at my first solo exhibition.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN COLLABORATION 03 - CLAIRE SCULLY

The third and final collaborator for 'Origin' is the fantastically gifted Claire Scully.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with her work there is a link below that I strongly suggest you look at. The great aspect of Claire's work is that she has a number of ways of approaching an image, but there was a particular style that I liked. Together we were able to create something that made us both happy.

(Little did I know before starting my part it would be the piece that took me the longest to complete out of all the work created for 'Origin'.)

A big thank you to Claire for her time and effort.

If you want to see what was created you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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Claire Scully

Stuart Whitton

Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN COLLABORATION 02 - PETER CRAWLEY

Continuing from the previous post the second creative I have collaborated with for 'Origin' is the fantastically intricate Peter Crawley, another talent whose work has astounded audiences everywhere (please see link below). Together me and Peter were able to find a way to subtly combine our approaches to image making based on our love for the analog method of illustrating. A big thank you to Peter for his time and effort.

Again, if you want to see what was created you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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Peter Crawley

Stuart Whitton

Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN COLLABORATION 01 - POMME CHAN

One of the key reasons for naming my show 'Origin' was to try new things and generally experiment in order to develop my work. With this in mind I asked some of my favourite image makers to collaborate with me and as luck would have it they agreed.

The first was the exceptionally talented Pomme Chan, who I am sure needs no more of an introduction (just incase there is a link to her work below- you will not be disappointed!). Together me and Pomme created a little something that has completely opened my eyes in terms of approaching work. The whole experience was an absolute pleasure for me, a big thank you to Pomme for her time and generosity.

As for more of a sneak peek? I am afraid you'll have to wait until 'Origin' opens on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

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Pomme Chan

Stuart Whitton

Origin

RSVP to Origin

ORIGIN FEATURED IN CREATIVE REVIEW

A massive thank you to the wonderful Creative Review who have featured 'Origin' in this month's issue. The support is overwhelming and very much appreciated. Here you can see a portrait that will be featured in the show which has never been seen, I can't think of a better way for you all to see it first.

A great issue with an interesting story behind the front cover.

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Origin

RSVP to Origin

Creative Review

ORIGIN - TREVELYAN JONES

I am delighted to share with you the artist I have booked to play at the opening of 'Origin', Trevelyan Jones.

Jones is one of London's best upcoming singer/songwriters who can be seen performing his rendition of country/folk and blues all around the big city. Known to captivate his audience with his moving voice and delicate guitar lines be sure to catch his acoustic set on Thursday 6th October at the exposure Gallery.

If you would like a little sample of what is to come please the links below.

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Trevelyan Jones on Reverbnation

Trevelyan Jones on Facebook