1. Sketches for the TOYTOWN showcase. In most cases I will
produce a detailed sketch first before taking it to the painting stage. 2. "Mystery animal" from "Science Library Vol 6" 3."Bird House" sketch based on the house in "This
Is Toytown" painting. "SCIENCE LIBRARY" series
a) Vintage science books
and publications from the 1950s & 60s were the inspiration for this
set of six miniature paintings (each measuring 6.5 x 9.5 cm)
"LITTLE GOTHIC LIBRARY" series
(each
measuring 8.5 x 10 cm) A.
"The House of Usher" B. "The Masque of the Red Death" C. "The Tell-Tale Heart" D. "The Raven"
"FIRE CART No 7"
watercolour
and gouache on art board 26.5 x 15 cm
"THIS IS TOYTOWN"
watercolour
and gouache on art board 14.5 x 16 cm This is
the centre-piece for the TOYTOWN Show. It is styled to resemble a book cover
(inspired by the "Little Golden Books" series) I used
gold gouache paint for the "spine"
3D models
I
made these 3-dimensional figures as prototypes for a possible limited edition
"TOYTOWN" range of collectible soft vinyl dolls.
They measure approx five to six inches in height and have a very "retro"
style to them. A booklet (as shown in photograph 1 above) will
accompany the Playset Edition. 3. Six different colored birds (measuring approx 3 inches in length)
can be inserted in to the windows of the bird house. Further prototypes can
be found at the TOYTOWN
PRODUCTSpage.
