THE MISERABLE LIVES OF FABULOUS ARTISTS

I worked on this project during 2018 and the results were shown at the RA that year. I turn my gaze on some of the most famous - and fabulous- artists of the past from Jackson Pollock to Pablo Picasso and they find themselves in weird and wonderful situations.

There are 30 paintings, all reproduced in a book published by the RA with the same title. A few of the paintings are still for sale and there are prints and associated drawings available.
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Vincent’s Battle with colourThe bits Constable left outFrida Kahlo (Diego’s dinner)Diego Rivera
(A fry up for Frida)Searching for a lost button at Jackson’sAngelica Kauffman is barred from the Royal Academy Life RoomPicasso’s Busy DayAtkinson Grimshaw at work in typical conditionsDame Laura Knight Shoplifting in HarrodsMunch on holidayMr and Mrs Hopper at workFoot in the mouth- James Gillray
Vincent’s Battle with colour
Pencil and watercolour | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
The bits Constable left out
Watercolour and pencil | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Frida Kahlo (Diego’s dinner)
Pencil and watercolour | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Diego Rivera (A fry up for Frida)
Pencil and watercolour | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Searching for a lost button at Jackson’s
Pencil and watercolour | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Angelica Kauffman is barred from the Royal Academy Life Room
Pencil and watercolour | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | collection Royal Academy
Picasso’s Busy Day
Ink and watercolour | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Atkinson Grimshaw at work in typical conditions
Watercolour and pencil | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Dame Laura Knight Shoplifting in Harrods
Watercolour and pencil | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Munch on holiday
Watercolour and pencil | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Mr and Mrs Hopper at work
Watercolour and pencil | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | Private Collection
Foot in the mouth- James Gillray
Watercolour and pencil | 40 x 60 cms | 2018 | £4,500