Tag: PEOPLE

MEMENTO VIVERE

MEMENTO VIVERE (2023)  – 96.52 CM x 121.92 CM  – ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS Memento Vivere (Remember to Live)” strikingly portrays a character trapped in a rut, who has recently realized that his mind has imprisoned him for far too long and that freedom is possible. There is a glimmer of hope that life can… Continue reading MEMENTO VIVERE

HOPE

HOPE (2021) – 30 CM X 40 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTS AND ALCOHOL MARKERS ON CANVAS BOARD A follow-up to my piece, 1.2 Billion seconds, I wanted to share my feelings of hope for the future. 2020HOPE.was an unprecedented year for all of us and I lost my father in April of that year, which… Continue reading HOPE

SELFIE

Selfie (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Alcohol markers on white paper My darling wife Samantha, taken from a selfie she took this year. She looks beautiful and is expressing her love to me by sending this via a WhatsApp message.

BASQUIAT

Basquiat (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Alcohol markers on paper On the occasion of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 60th birthday on 22nd December 2020, I found myself browsing through photographs of him online. A captivating Polaroid picture of Basquiat in a shirt and tie caught my eye. Just a week earlier, I had interviewed… Continue reading BASQUIAT

OLEK

Olek (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Alcohol markers on paper Olek has had a profound influence on my career as an artist. When launching my podcast, I reached out to various artists at different stages of their careers for the first episode. Olek graciously accepted the invitation, and the connection we formed… Continue reading OLEK

SCHWARZENEGGER

Schwarzenegger (2020) – 21 cm x 29.7 cm – Acrylic paints on white card The film, Commando, inspired this artwork. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a childhood idol of mine. Most probably because I was the opposite of him, as a fat shy child, I was attracted to his supreme confidence and muscular physique. In this piece,… Continue reading SCHWARZENEGGER

KING OF HEARTS

King of Hearts (2020) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Acrylic paints on white paper Tupac’s music profoundly influenced and inspired me as a teenager in the 90s. Growing up in a small town was worlds apart from Tupac’s life, but something about his words resonated with me. I must have sensed his sensitive… Continue reading KING OF HEARTS

FEAR

Fear (2020) – 50 cm x 50cm – Acrylic paints on canvas Inspired by the iconic shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 classic, “Psycho,” I aimed to recreate a simple black-and-white version with a contrasting red background, symbolizing danger, horror, fear, gore, and blood. I sought to capture the terror on her face, intending for… Continue reading FEAR

LIZZO

Lizzo (2020) – 21 cm x 29.7 cm – Acrylic paints on paper I admire Lizzo’s stance on body image, political issues, and various other causes. She effectively uses her platform for positive change. This piece is dedicated to her and the values she embodies. It is created in a simple black-and-white style with a… Continue reading LIZZO

DEAR DAD

DEAR DAD (2020) – 21 CM X 29.7 CM – ACRYLIC PAINTS ON PAPER A tribute to Kenneth Stanley Light (1939-2020), my father, who passed away on 03-04-2020. The source photo was taken around 15 years earlier when he was healthy, happy, and still working at his taxi company, Arrow Taxis. The photo was from… Continue reading DEAR DAD

SIDDHA

Siddha (2019) – 42 cm x 29.7 cm – Brush pens on paper This artwork was inspired by Kapil Gupta, whose insightful writings deeply moved me. I hope it evokes a sense of reflection and tranquillity when you view it. I used brush pens and watercolour paper to capture the vibrant colours and effects of… Continue reading SIDDHA

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN

Christopher Walken (2019) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Brush pens and pencils on paper Christopher Walken is one of Hollywood’s living legends. I felt inspired to draw this from a black-and-white reference photograph of Walken. I like that the outlines are a little bolder and the shading is subtle, like a graphic novel… Continue reading CHRISTOPHER WALKEN

DONALD SUTHERLAND

Donald Sutherland (2019) – 29.7 cm x 21 cm – Brush pens and pencils on paper Donald Sutherland, regarded as one of Hollywood’s enduring icons, has inspired this piece. Drawing from a black-and-white reference photograph of Donald, I aimed to capture not just his likeness but also the intensity that he brings to his roles.… Continue reading DONALD SUTHERLAND

WAYNE MARSH

Wayne Marsh was an acquaintance of mine. After a 20-year break from art, I returned without a clear direction but had some fun drawing portraits of people. I particularly enjoyed the pink, almost purple hue of Wayne’s face—I’m sure he appreciates it.

ODE TO PICASSO

Ode to Picasso (2019) – 21 cm x 14.8 cm – Marker pens on paper This piece was created during my black-and-white drawing experimentation phase. Using a reference photo of Picasso and transforming it into my representation was enjoyable. The result is reminiscent of a graphic novel style.

FATHER AND SON

Father and son (2019) – 21 cm x 14.8 cm – Watercolour marker pens on paper This art piece presents a stylised and intimate portrayal of a father and son, captured in a moment of closeness. The father is an old friend of mine, and I felt compelled to draw them from a reference photo.

WILD MAN

WILD MAN (2019) – 14.8 CM x 21 CM – WATERCOLOUR MARKER PENS ON PAPER This drawing is of my friend and former colleague, an intriguing character with countless stories to share. There’s no trace of shyness in him, which makes spending time with him a delight, especially since he’s quite the opposite of me.… Continue reading WILD MAN