Banksy 'If Graffiti Changed Anything' Archives - Mark Welland

BANKSY – If Graffiti changed anything…

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It’s been quite a journey making ‘BANKSY – If Graffiti changed anything…’. I’ve had conversations with some remarkable people in the making of this piece, from the very young and enquiring to the old and agile. I learn so much...

Trending #Banksy – Maths, Criminology & Portrait Painting

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Maths, Criminology & Portrait Painting Banksy trending again and according to The Guardian British academics have used a combinations of maths, criminology and geographic profiling to back up a theory over the identity of mysterious street artist Banksy. I’m hoping this is...

Banksy Magic – Portrait of a Familiar

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During the Medieval and Early Modern periods, spirits known as “familiars” or “animal guides” were believed to be supernatural entities that would assist witches and ‘cunning folk’ in their practice of magic. Renowned for his media savvy sleight of hand...

Cracking Up! – The Banksy Portrait

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CRACKING UP – LAYERING A BACKGROUND Continuing from the last post the background needed to feel like a weathered painted white surface. I’ve chosen a great technique that uses a mix of wet PVA glue and acrylic paint. Back in the day...

Where to Start?

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Art, ideas, anarchy, socio-political statements. A portrait of Banksy.

Banksy – If graffiti changed anything…2

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Banksy – If graffiti changed anything… Developing the background After applying 2 coats of Gesso, I’ve started work on the background. I’m hoping to achieve a cracked paint effect of an old white painted wall. It’s great to splash some colour...

Banksy – If graffiti changed anything…

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‘If graffiti changed anything – It would be illegal’ – Banksy (see the original) What better start for creating a portrait of the illusive Banksy could I have. A simple word play from Banksy revives an historical political slogan by questioning...