Urban Wonderland

My latest artwork has now been packed and is ready to go down to London! The artwork was created especially for the Guerilla Galleries for their April exhibition titled ‘Urban Life’.

Part of the brief stated: “this show hopes to present an honest look at life, love and survival in an urban environment…”

As my work is mainly inspired by children’s stories and childhood memories, I approached the artwork from this perspective. As all children adapt to their environment and view the world in wonderment I titled the piece ‘Urban Wonderland’. Therefore, it is a nonsensical mix of reality in an urban environment contrasted with child’s play, incorporating characters from stories such as ‘The Gruffalo’ and a magical theme from ‘Harry Potter’ alongside an urban backdrop, including the natural world living in the cities and other issues such as fly tipping.

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler

However, look a little closer into the image and you may find other fun elements to make you smile, so why not take a closer look! 

 

Urban Wonderland | Mixed Media on Canvas | Leanne Broadbent | March 2014 |

You-tube Video!

Do you want to see my first ever you-tube video?

The Guerilla Galleries team asked a few weeks ago if I would do them a 3 min video talking about myself and my work...

I had lots of help from a very special person in my life to do this, so I am very grateful (thank you)!

Let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmexerH6Pvs&feature=youtu.be

New News for 2014!

Already this year I have been involved in the exhibition ‘Escape to Happiness’ at Guerilla Galleries – London! A small selection of the artwork is still available to view or buy online at: http://guerilla.recondo.co.uk/tag/leanne-broadbent/

I am now working on a brand-new design to launch this year! I’m still in the design stages working on colour but it should be completed soon (you’ll be first to view the product when it is finished!).

I also found out just before Christmas that I had been selected again for the North Yorkshire Open Studios 2014 event in June – more details will be shared closer to the event!  

But for now I would like to wish all of my followers a Happy New Year and best wishes to you all ;)

Merry Christmas 2013

I would like to dedicate this week’s blog to my Family, Friends and Supporters! I want to say to a really big thank you for all of your support over the years because without it I would not be able to carry on doing what I do and it means the world to me!  

In the New Year I have lots of exciting projects already on the go including the launch of a new product already in its design stages! I am also included in Guerilla Galleries New Year exhibition ‘Escape to Happiness’ from 2^nd -3^rd January @ The Daniel Libeskind Space Islington, London beginning the New Year with a smile!!!

I have lots, lots more on in 2014… but for now thank you again and I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!