BLP Art Collective in October

A quick look at the last month in pictures...

 We had our trustees meeting on the 7th October. We said goodbye to Sarah, who has volunteered since the Art collective was set up, and said hello to Dee who has started volunteering. Judith and Vince were nominated as our new co-secretaries.

 Eagle by Judith

 Abstract by Michael

 Fish by Shadrock

 Gardeners by Vince

We have been working on some images for Ealing Mencap's annual report with the RealMe art group

Composite image by the BLP Art Collective

This is an image which will be used on a park sign in Ealing. Contributing artists include Judith, Paljit, Keith, Hope and Matt.

Wildlife garden banners

Our most recent commission is complete! 5 new banners will be on display in the Brent Lodge Park wildlife garden featuring artwork from all of the BLP artists. Here are 3 of the designs - Bats, Beasts and Birds!

Things have been a bit quiet over the Summer with artists going on holidays and lots of other distractions including the Olympics, but we have still managed to get some banners designed and ready for the animal centre's new wild flower garden. 

Some more of our signs can now be seen around the animal centre:

 Keith, John and Sukhi go sign-spotting

 Bleeding Heart Doves

Blue Bellied Rollers

 Superb Starlings

We also have some more great paintings on display in the gallery:

 Gemma - untitled

Keith - seal

Lynda - wild flowers

I've not seen one of these in the animal centre!

Dodo by Keith

Hanwell carnival 2012

We had a very successful carnival this year and it didn't rain! The collective sold quite a few cards and some original pieces too including Mary's much sought after cityscape and Keith's budgie. John, Vince, Keith and Sukhi were expert sales-people during the event and along with Matt, Sarah and Jude the stall was fully staffed all day. It was exhausting but well worth it.

Hanwell Carnival 2012

The BLP Arts Collective will be at the Hanwell Carnival again this year on 16th June at Elthorne Park. Our stall will have merchandise and original artwork for sale and will be a great opportunity to let everyone know about our group and the animal centre.

The stall will be open for business from 11am until about 6pm.

Hope to see you there!

Butterfly - John

Selected images from Spring 2012

Here is a selection of images which artists have created over the last few months:

 Capuchin monkey by Matt

Cityscape by Mary - despite having limited movement in her arms, Mary has created this stunning urban image by using layers of acrylic and masking tape

 Fish by Gemma

 Seagull by Jude

 Prairie dog family by Keith

 Flamingos and swans by Zubin - inspired by a recent trip to India

 Untitled by Mary

Swallowtail butterfly by Keith

Artists at work

Over the last couple of months we have taken some photos of some of the artists hard at work. All the artists have given their permission for these images to be used (if you change your mind, please let me know!) This is by no means everyone who is involved in the art collective - we will have some more action shots of other artists soon...

 Gemma

 John

 Keith

 Michael and Sukhi with Matt

Vince

New Merchandise!

The BLP Art Collective is testing some new products which will hopefully be available for sale in the studio and Butterfly house this coming Spring.

A signed, limited edition collection of 24 paintings by Keith Miller

BLP mugs featuring designs by Keith, Mary and a butterfly design with contributions from the whole group

Butterfly design T-shirts
Baseball cap with bearded dragon design by Michael

A big thankyou to Accession Social Enterprise Partnership who helped with the focus groups and funding for this merchandise.

Images from January

It's been a bit chilly in the studio over the last few weeks and yesterday's session was cancelled because of the snow, but this hasn't stopped the artists from creating some impressive new work.

Sun by Shadrock

Bleeding heart dove by Keith

Mary, Mark (Mary's carer) and Michelle with an untitled painting