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New Project: The Fusion Series - Footballs - Netherlands Images showcasing the creation of the Netherlands (The Dutch Delight) football from process to final artwork. Inspired by Scotland qualifying for their first major football tournament in over 20 years and the excitement around the Euro 2020 Championship, 'The Fusion Series - Footballs' – a Football Art Installation of unique and collectable pieces was born. These innovative artworks have been created with an artistic representation of the brand colours of various countries' football kits. The eye-catching acrylic fusion paint-pouring technique is used over 9 footballs, each representing a country competing in the Euro 2020 tournament. These artworks have been captured in still images as well as video in order to showcase the mesmerising process used to create each unique installation. Custom typography was created, which can be seen in the videos, to help communicate the unique character of the artworks. Elegant and fluid, the typography uses thick and thin strokes that flow effortlessly into each other – mirroring the liquid acrylic fusion patterns that wrap around the footballs. --- *9 x Artworks are available: Price on Application *All gallery or press enquiries, contact: email address in profile link Full case study: link in profile Videography (Process & Finals): @garthivan Photography (Finals): @garthivan Photography (Process): @ryanjohnstonco https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNocxXht8w/?utm_medium=tumblr

New Project: The Fusion Series - Footballs - Scotland *Yesterdays Scotland game didn't go according to plan but I still believe we can do well in the competition (I hope!) Images and video showcasing the creation of the Scotland football from process to final artwork. Inspired by Scotland qualifying for their first major football tournament in over 20 years and the excitement around the Euro 2020 Championship, 'The Fusion Series - Footballs' – a Football Art Installation of unique and collectable pieces was born. These innovative artworks have been created with an artistic representation of the brand colours of various countries' football kits. The eye-catching acrylic fusion paint-pouring technique is used over 9 footballs, each representing a country competing in the Euro 2020 tournament. These artworks have been captured in still images as well as video in order to showcase the mesmerising process used to create each unique installation. --- *9 x Artworks are available: Price on Application *All gallery or press enquiries, contact: email address in profile Full case study: link in profile Videography/Photography (Finals): @garthivan Photography (Process): @ryanjohnstonco https://www.instagram.com/p/CQIg3u3BgiV/?utm_medium=tumblr

New Project: The Fusion Series - Footballs - Germany Video and images showcasing the creation of the German football from process to final artwork. Inspired by Scotland qualifying for their first major football tournament in over 20 years and the excitement around the Euro 2020 Championship, 'The Fusion Series - Footballs' – a Football Art Installation of unique and collectable pieces was born. These innovative artworks have been created with an artistic representation of the brand colours of various countries' football kits. The eye-catching acrylic fusion paint-pouring technique is used over 9 footballs, each representing a country competing in the Euro 2020 tournament. These artworks have been captured in still images as well as video in order to showcase the mesmerising process used to create each unique installation. --- *9 x Artworks are available: Price on Application *All gallery or press enquiries, contact: [email protected] Full case study: link in profile Videography/Photography (Finals): @garthivan Photography (Process): @ryanjohnstonco https://www.instagram.com/p/CP7my2whVFG/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s almost time... https://www.instagram.com/p/CPkb12Bhjad/?utm_medium=tumblr

Over the weekend, I took my daughter Olivia to her first ever art class and we had the best time ever. Seeing the joy in her face as she was playing with paint was just incredible. I’d highly recommend to any parent to get their children involved in local art classes like @artventurersinverclyde and @artventurers.uk I’m training her up early to help me out in the studio! #apprentice https://www.instagram.com/p/CPh3bOJBbQc/?utm_medium=tumblr

#apprentice

New Project: The Washington Post Magazine - Art With a Point Art With a Point is a collection of stand-alone illustrations from @washingtonpostmag It is a continuously updated collection of artwork based on artists' perceptions of the world. Tasked with creating a wordmark that embodies expression and pays homage to art itself whilst being home for this collection of illustrations, the wordmark is set on an ever-evolving coloured background. The process of the wordmark is a pencil to pen to vector combination. As I sketch and build the wordmark in pencil, I'm working on many reiterations, finessing the design over a lightbox, making sure the weight and feel of the composition work well. Following that, I overlay the pencil drawing in pen then scan the pen drawing into the Mac, and spend further countless hours finessing the composition in illustrator....painstaking but worth it. Thanks to @bareps for making this happen. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPXjzf7hYUH/?utm_medium=tumblr

New Project: The Washington Post Magazine - Art With a Point Art With a Point is a collection of stand-alone illustrations from @washingtonpostmag It is a continuously updated collection of artwork based on artists' perceptions of the world. Tasked with creating a wordmark that embodies expression and pays homage to art itself whilst being home for this collection of illustrations, the wordmark is set on an ever-evolving coloured background. Thanks to @bareps for making this happen. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPSaZorhJ4d/?utm_medium=tumblr

New Project: The Fusion Series - Steven Gerrard & Rangers Football Club To commemorate the incredible achievement of Rangers Football Club winning the Scottish Premier League and their 55th title, @pantofoladoro_official the Italian football boot brand, collaborated with myself to create a unique pair of football boots as a gift for Rangers manager, @stevengerrard and Rangers Football Club. The exclusive collaboration combines my acrylic fusion paint technique with one of football's most historic brands, Pantofola d'Oro who represent the pinnacle of handcrafted quality in their football boots. Using the eye-catching acrylic fusion paint–pouring technique, directly on to the Pantofola d'Oro ‘Lazzarini’ football boots, I brought to life the spirit of the Rangers Football Club colours in a one-of-a-kind art installation. -- View the full project by following the link in my bio. Photography: @garthivan / @ryanjohnstonco (at Ibrox Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/COzgwsvhbUv/?igshid=1h0sxlfikvekc

New Project: The Fusion Series - Steven Gerrard & Rangers Football Club To commemorate the incredible achievement of @rangersfc winning the Scottish Premier League and their 55th title, @pantofoladoro_official the Italian football boot brand, collaborated with myself to create a unique pair of football boots as a gift for Rangers manager, @stevengerrard and Rangers Football Club. The exclusive collaboration combines my acrylic fusion paint technique with one of football's most historic brands, Pantofola d'Oro who represent the pinnacle of handcrafted quality in their football boots. Using the eye-catching acrylic fusion paint–pouring technique, directly on to the Pantofola d'Oro ‘Lazzarini’ football boots, I brought to life the spirit of the Rangers Football Club colours in a one-of-a-kind art installation. -- View the full project by following the link in my bio. Photography: @garthivan / @ryanjohnstonco (at Ibrox Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/COuXNyLBwpQ/?igshid=1ir4iq558ovcr

Exciting News... Today marks a very special day for me as it’s my business anniversary. Also what makes today even more special is that it’s also my wedding anniversary! It was always a dream of mine to work independently as a type and lettering artist and I am lucky enough to now have been doing this for over six years. To celebrate, I’ve got a new showreel to share with you all. I hope you enjoy it, I would love to hear your feedback. Motion magic: @itsandyevans PS. I’m off to celebrate today with my wife and my little girl Olivia and I plan on stuffing my face with Easter Eggs! https://www.instagram.com/p/CNUPJzYBxXk/?igshid=16vyughc31m8s

Teaser Shot... Exciting new project to be released tomorrow. Whisky cask head installation and laser cut typography with a sprinkle of acrylic fusion. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNCNmxhhjBa/?igshid=1m6mgal8o6tql

Trust in the process… This is an exciting collaboration with cabinet maker Dave Watson, implementing my acrylic fusion paint technique on a beautifully crafted Scandinavian designed chair. The process has been challenging and requires a lot of patience however it’s slowly but surely coming together. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWLyN1BFBu/?igshid=1b8k5hnxdu5ib

Trust in the process… This is an exciting collaboration with cabinet maker Dave Watson, implementing my acrylic fusion paint technique on a beautifully crafted Scandinavian designed chair. The process has been challenging and requires a lot of patience however it’s slowly but surely coming together. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWLlwRhQ8n/?igshid=fgc3qw8dkf9q

Trust in the process… This is an exciting collaboration with cabinet maker Dave Watson, implementing my acrylic fusion paint technique on a beautifully crafted Scandinavian designed chair. The process has been challenging and requires a lot of patience however it’s slowly but surely coming together. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWLToJhlB7/?igshid=1swrz47jyvf8v

New Year. New Studio. New Beginnings. What excites me most about having my new studio is the idea of my little girl Olivia having her own little desk where she can throw paint around with her dad. I’ve made sure to leave plenty of wall space for Olivia’s masterpieces! - - - Photography: @garthivan https://www.instagram.com/p/CKlQCWkh1zb/?igshid=sgrj8sp4nd11

New Year. New Studio. New Beginnings. Over the past few years, my career has been evolving with a focus on artistic practice where I’ve been increasingly creating typographic and lettering inspired installations for brands, galleries and private commissions from all over the world. Working from home the past four years has been fantastic however I felt that I needed a space where I can build large scale installations and throw paint around without the worry of getting it on the sofa anymore (my wife @alison_black_13 is very happy with this!). My studio space is within Greenock Workshop in Scotland. The workshop is full of incredible creatives from cabinetmakers, jewellery makers, photographers and artists. I’m honestly like a big kid again and have this new sense of enthusiasm for the year ahead with several exciting art projects underway. I can’t wait to be able to invite people to the studio (when the time is right) and to host workshops. - - - Photography: @garthivan https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgGTAIBty1/?igshid=er2yu6f76fuy

New Project: The Fusion Series 2.0 The second instalment to ’The Fusion Series’ where I combine my two great passions in life; art and football to create an acrylic fusion lettering design on a pair of football boots. For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with football. As a little boy, if I wasn't kicking a ball around at the park, I was in my room drawing all things football-related. I spent many an afternoon in my bedroom drawing football crests, shirts, and football boots. I even used to customise my own football boots by drawing/painting on them to make sure that mine looked different from every other player on the pitch. This self-initiated project has brought back many magical memories of my childhood and made me stop and take a minute to realise that my childhood enthusiasm is still alive and kicking. ---- Photography by the talented @garthivan https://www.instagram.com/p/CIh7YY_BcHO/?igshid=1ovzwmh2s14b

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