Best in Show
16th May 2013
Artist: Rob Clarke
Gallery: Cricket Fine Art, SW1
Painting dogs successfully for the last 3 years, his unique style gracing such dogs as Archie, Kate Moss’s staff /cross, Alan Carr’s 2 red setter’s Joyce & Bev, and Tim Walkers lovely Rhodesian cross Stig ... Rob is expanding the collection with Best in Show, including over 40 new paintings of many breeds he hasn't painted before.
“This is a show of the wonderful world of canine nobleness and humour “ that he captures in his own unique style. This series of dog ”mug shots, where the dog pops its head up into the canvas“ continues on Robs trademark neutral grey backgrounds.
Show runs from 20th May - 1st June.
Rude Homeware
16th May 2013
Ill: Rude
Ph: Luke Kirwan
Rude's artwork isn't just for the wall... As creators of original illustrations, they have applied their graphics onto a collection of furniture, alongside textiles, melamine and stationery products.
The plywood collection includes coat hooks, stools and a coffee table. As well as some classic prints such as 'Camera' and 'Hello', they have also added in the snappily-titled 'Shirt' and 'Big Hand'.
The new products will be available from their online shop in July.
www.thisisrude.com
Tom Huddlestone
16th May 2013
Ph: Hamish Brown
Ed: Spashion
Tottenham Hotspur's footballer Tom Huddlestone has been growing his hair for charity since 2011... Its getting huge as you can see!
Hamish shot the handsome football star for Spashion Magazine's latest cover story.
Powerade
14th May 2013
Ph: Dean Rogers
Ag: Mother, London
Shooting numerous parts to the latest Powerade pan European campaign - Dean & team travelled first to Barcelona and then onto the outer reaches of exotic East London...
Deans also shot various still lives as part of the campaign, as well as some European athletes for the TV locker room scenarios.
'Made of Stone' - The Stone Roses
14th May 2013
Ph: Dean Rogers
Dir: Shane Meadows
Co: Warp Films / Film 4
Design: All City Media
Dean was involved in Shane Meadows latest project from day one at the press conference in 2011 when the band, The Stone Roses, announced they were reforming for a world tour. Shane was on board to follow & Direct a documentary of the bands journey...
Dean worked closely with Shane as both cameraman on the European Tour, and then stills photographer at the UK Heaton Park gigs, where he captured the image for the poster.
125 Magazine
10th May 2013
Ph: Luke Kirwan
Pub: 125 Magazine
Working with set stylist Lyndsay Milne, Luke and she created this 10 page cover story for 125 Magazines Life Issue.
The concept being 'has man’s quest for a better, bigger and faster food supply come back to bite us?' - with images and creations showing the destruction of the world as Lyndsay & Luke see it.
Slowly being destroyed by such things as GM farming, and how we, the wealthy 1st world, chose to stick our heads in the sand as opposed to face whats happening.
Mr Natty
10th May 2013
Ph: Matt Brooke
Co: Mr Natty
Mr Natty is the very British men's grooming range co-created by Matt & men's groomer Matt Raine, aka Mr Natty. The range now reaches from Australia to the USA, as well as being stocked by the likes of the Conran Store and Birchbox. Products include beard elixirs, moustache twizzle wax and Jack Tars Bay Rum after shave.
Matt and Matt are all about sharing the Natty love and have embarked on a major overhaul of their irreverent blog. With Matt shooting a selection of bearded and moustachioed creatives, after a groom & tidy by Mr Natty.
We want the portraits to keep on coming so email if you'd like to be involved...and check out the rest of their wares below.
www.mrnatty.com
Terence Stamp
8th May 2013
Ph: Hamish Brown
Ed: ES Magazine
Terence Stamp, the tugboat captain’s son from Plaistow was the youngest, most stylish and, yes, beautiful of the working-class lads who stormed the film world in the 1960s, and remains a potent screen presence and an enduring style icon today at the age of 74.
Hamish got to shoot him for this ES cover & inside story. Terence bringing his own style to the shoot, refusing to be styled by the fashion team, reminding all that at even 74 years of age he’s a mainstay on the best-dressed lists.
Suddeutsche Zeitung
8th May 2013
Ph: Arnhel de Serra
Ed: Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazine
This 8 page feature on Arnhel's Shows series came out this week in Germany's acclaimed SZ Magazine. The magazine ran over 18 images from the project, alongside the accompanying article entitled '50 Shades of Grey'.
Now complete, after 7 years of shooting, Arnhel's Shows series is currently being collating for both an exhibition and accompanying book for release next year.
Lucozade
8th May 2013
Ph: Hamish Brown
Ag: Grey, London
Hamish has shot Jenson Button numerous times now, the most recent of which seen here with Lucozades latest ad campaign, shot with Grey.
Shooting at McClaren HQ, Jenson in full F1 kit, is the face of the new, limited edition, sports drink.
Topman
24th April 2013
Ph: Luke Stephenson
Co: Agi&Sam / Topman
Continuing his relationship with the design duo Agi&Sam, Luke shot the press images for Sam&Agis newest collection, designed for the mens wear giant Topman.
Inspired by the way last year's Olympics inspired streetwear in East London, you'll find two football kits emblazoned with a crest created for the designers' fictional team - "The Owls" - as well as egg, shell and feather prints across a 20 piece range.
Luke went a step further with the 'Owls' theme, shooting 3 short film teasers for the collection, which we can reveal next week...
Rupert Everett
23rd April 2013
Ph: Hamish Brown
Pub: Observer Magazine
Rupert Everett was the cover star of this weekends Observer Magazine, photographed by Hamish as the actor was set to talk to Victoria Coren about his excoriating memoirs, and his portrayal of Oscar WIlde.
Shot at Londons J Sheekey restaurant, Hamish had about 25 minutes to capture the British actor ... and didnt he do a lovely job!
Garage Magazine
15th April 2013
Ill: Rob Clarke
Pub: Garage Mag
Garage Magazine asked Rob to create some 'ghosts' exclusively for them, to celebrate the launch of his exhibition 'Kingdom".
Silk scarves from Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Alexander McQueen have been brought to life by mysterious spirits, guiding you to discover Rob's fantastical world of creatures at the Julian Hartnoll Gallery which opens today.
www.julianhartnoll.com
Biocanina
8th April 2013
Ph: Luke Stephenson
Ag: Leg, Paris
Luke was the perfect choice for Paris based ad agency Leg, and their new campaign for French product client Biocanina.
The company, which specialises in animal health products, wanted a print campaign that captured the personality of both cats and dogs - which they enhanced with hand models 'belonging' to each animal ... clever!
All shot in camera, beautiful, simple and clean with Lukes touch of colour in the background to compliment each image.
Birds, cats, dogs, tortoises...oh and dont forget he shoots humans too!
Wonderland
8th April 2013
Ph: Luke Stephenson
Ed: Wonderland Magazine
Wonderland chose Luke to shoot The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne for their current issue.
Wayne, noted as 'one of indies most spontaneous & gifted anomalies', seemed a perfect subject for Luke, happy to oblige when Luke asked him to pop ping pong balls in his eyes for some of the shots...
Everything rolled into one, simplicity, humour & colour ... sum up both Lukes' shot & Waynes' colourful personalty!
National Trust
5th April 2013
Ph: Arnhel de Serra
AG: 18 Feet & Rising
The latest in the National Trusts 'I Oakleaf' campaign are just starting run across the UK.
A now regular client to Arnhel, the National Trust & 18 Feet have called on him to do what he does best and capture those brilliant moments of human observation.
Moments that tell a story, that often make you smile but also make you wonder about some of the things we humans get up to...
Kingdom
3rd April 2013
Ill: Rob Clarke
Gallery: Hartnoll & Daughter
Kingdom is a new collection of prints & paintings by Rob, showing at the Hartnoll Gallery in Londons Duke Street.
With numerous solo & group shows under his belt both here and in the US. Robs probably best known for his dog paintings, but this is a diversion into a new animal 'Kingdom', a menagerie of beasts, ghosts and even abominable snowmen!
"White rhinos and hippos are majestic powerhouses and are very dangerous in their own habitats. Pandas and polar bears are so cute,yet, efficient killers. I wanted to make the pictures evoke a tender power with a touch of humour".
The show runs from 15th - 21st April.
Jake Bugg
28th March 2013
Ph: Hamish Brown
Hamish flew to Cologne to shoot singer songwriter sensation Jake Bugg - who has rocketed to stardom in, literally, just a few months.
Shooting him while on his European tour, Hamish covered numerous set ups of the young artist, from portraits to live gig imagery.
NSPCC
20th March 2013
Ph: Dean Rogers
Dir: Yann Demange
Working closely with director Yann Demange, Dean shot the stills on Yanns latest ad for childrens charity the NSPCC.
These beautifully emotive images, shot in Deans filmic style, draw you in to what appears an already difficult life for this new born child.
French Elle
20th March 2013
CD: Matt Brooke
Pub: French Elle
Continuing in his role as Creative Director of French Elle, some of Matts latest covers are seen here.
Chosen from the last 5 published, 3 of which were for the magazines Special Mode.... don't forget the magazine is weekly, so this is one fast fashion publication.
