Camp Art
This is a little different, something called ‘Camp Art’. This deliberately does not follow the traditional. The idea was to produce a humorous effect when deciding to paint some of the singers and musicians by using balloons to the highest skills. Knowing the challenge, I decided to ask a friend if she could help me arrange the colours using the balloons and offering me a model of the singer or a musician that I wished to paint. Hence it made sense asking a friend to help, I think you will agree. Some I am lucky to get their portrait within…
Sunlit Abbey, Bath
Painted 1996
Portrait of Artist Wife Jatupit
In Artists Chonburi Studio, Thailand – 2004
Self Portrait of Artist
Mixed medium worked from a photo taken in the Cathedral of Saint Vasily the Blessed, Red Square, during a holiday in 2016. Titled “Silent Contemplation”.
Girl with Macaw
Acrylic on Paper
About Michael Tandy
Michael Tandy was born in Worcestershire in 1942. He is a prolific sculptor and painter (often likened to the style of Renoir) of many subjects that have inspired him in his long career as a professional artist. “I paint and sculpt whatever pleases me at the time, and have covered an array of subjects in many different mediums, from ceramics to foundry bronze, water colours to oils.” On completion of his life size Peacock Sculpture, Michael simply said – “If it sounds difficult, then do it, as no great works are ever easy.” Michael is a former Professional Snooker Promoter…
Madonna and the Reservoir of Life
The large oil of this can be seen on WikiMedia. A smaller watercolour can be seen in St Pauls Cathedral, London. Original now at BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON.
Edward – Oil
This fun portrait is of the Artists friend Edward, who wished to be painted in a ‘jovial’ way!
How – Oil
Oil on canvas of inflatable monkey with half eaten banana, titled “How”
Lawrence Tandy – Tribute
This poignant painting is a work in progress as tribute to the loss of the Artists brother, Lawrence. The clock reflects that he died before his first birthday. Original now at BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON.
Lawrence Tandy Tribute – In Progress
This poignant painting is a work in progress as tribute to the loss of the Artists brother, Lawrence. The clock reflects that he died before his first birthday.
