Lyndsay Russell
Fine Art/Art to suit your interior Design
INTERIOR DESIGN commissions undertaken
Link to BOOK
Apologies - Some of you may have clicked on to this site as the address was published in my recent illustrated novel FAT CHANCE. It was printed before a dedicated site was built! Therefore, if that's why you visited this address, and you just wanted to know more about the book, please click on this link: www.LRussell.com
ORIGINAL ART - UNIQUE SERVICE
To see Lyndsay's latest work and see examples of her style, visit THE GALLERY pages l and 2. Or click left on INTERIOR DESIGN ART to learn about her unique service - a chance to own a painting that reflects the colours, and even the features of your room. A lot of the artwork on these pages are available as originals. Prices start from as little as £60 up to £750. Please feel free to enquire via Contacts Page or by telephone.Increasing the profile of her work, her first illustrated book, The Rainbow Weaver has now been released, and is available from Waterstones, Borders and all leading book stores. Published by Oldcastle Books, visit www.therainbowweaver.com. Her second book, a novel also contains chapter illustrations. It's called Fat Chance. Due for national release September 2008, a limited amount of books (hardback and soft back) are currently available exclusively through Borders, Books Etc. and the Book Club Association. For book/print illustration enquiries, please click left on ILLUSTRATIONS link
Artist's Biography
Showing an early flair for art, Lyndsay Russell left Bournemouth for London to study at Watford College of Art & Design in the '80's.
After graduating with an Honours Diploma, she worked mainly in advertising, until diversifying into photography and journalism in 1993.
Before long, her photos were appearing in the national press and she began working as a regular freelance for magazines and broadsheet newspapers such as The Ritz and The Independent.
"It's amazing how it all started. I was frustrated because I just couldn't find the right painting to go in my newly renovated kitchen... so I picked up my brushes again, and created a couple of my own, exploring my original style further".
"Visitors to the house who had no idea I painted asked where they could get similar pieces.. and so I began taking commissions."
Since then, things have just snowballed by word of mouth.
Lyndsay has an unusual skill in adapting the colours and features of a room into her private commissions, painting custom originals that echo their surroundings in a unique, surrealistic style. With a fresh, whimsical approach to her work, Lyndsay creates contemporary pieces that are both engaging and distinctive.
In addition to the numerous commissions for her work from both private cllients and interior designers, Lyndsay has successfully exhibited at 'The Design For Living' show hosted by The Landmark Arts, The Stars Organisation Charity Lunch, The Library Gallery (St. John's Wood) Margaret McCloy's Design Emporium, and the fashionable La Brioche bar Gallery (West Hampstead).
Within a busy year, her work has also been held in the collection of renowned Fine Art dealer Geraldine Anvari, of Anvari Art Ltd and on display at The Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. Certain pieces are now being reproduced by new publishers/gallery Tafeta & Partners, sponsors of her stand at The Landmark Arts Midsummer Arts Fair.
Recently, the successful launch of her illustrated children's book The Rainbow Weaver has taken up much of her time. Available in all leading bookstores, she has been on book signing tours over the last few months. The story and characters are currently being developed into an animated film and theatre show. This summer, sees the release of her first novel Fat Chance, which also contains chapter illustrations by Lyndsay .
LLUSTRATIONS
UPDATE Lyndsay has now had her first illustrated book released by Oldcastle books - a hardback children's book called 'The Rainbow Weaver' - for a preview, please see illustrations on this website. Along this line, she is undertaking illustrative commissions including faeries/pets etc. for private clients and the advertising sector.
Please click on ILLUSTRATIONS at the top left of this page,or visit www.therainbowweaver.com for more information. She also has just released FAT CHANCE - her first adult novel, also including illustrations. For more information on both books click on: www.oldcastlebooks.com
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