Tony Nero’s Art
NEWS
The really random neswletter all about my art. Welcome again to the second helping of Tony Nero’s Art, newsletter.
Black Heroes at ‘Sharing Bread’ I was actually wondering what to put on this issue’s cover, but the more I looked at this picture of King
Don and myself, the more I realised it had to be this one. This picture of us was taken at the event ‘Sharing Bread’ which was held at William de Yaxley Junior school on the 14th May. King Don was there with his steel drum, adding the cool sounds of the Caribbean to the event. Read more inside.
In this issue: Black Heroes at ‘Sharing Bread’ Plus London exhibition www. tonynerobrushworks.com
June 2011 ISSUE 02
Extracts of me part The London Exhibition
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The long awaited London exhibition was held on Saturday 21st May at St Bartholomew Church Stamford Hill, London. Fresh from the recent exhibition in Stamford Lincolnshire, this diverse collection of work, joined by the Black Heroes collection was well recieved by all who attended the exhibition. There was also a small painting up for grabs in a raffle and 15% of all sales going to the church.
Stamford exhibition
Pops poses with his painting at exhibition
Lydia Russell visited the apples, ‘Fallen 1’ and ‘Fallen 2’ three times at the Pieces of a Dream exhibition and on the last day after walking out, she came back and said ‘I have to have them’. She wrote in my book, I loved them so much I bought them.
Lorna with her drawing I did 23 years ago
Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios Three weekends of art, Sat & Sun 11th - 26th June
Black Heroes at ‘Sharing Bread’ Co-ordinated by teacher Gary Huskisson with the help and support of headmaster Mr Cooper and staff, the event was off to a running start and with a variety of foods and a football tournament the day was well enjoyed by all who attended. My Heroes collection was full on display and it didn’t take much encouragement to get the kids drawing a picture of Bob Marley. Just a few of the Heroes made it to the Gunthorpe Junior School’s event on Thursday 19th May but as usual the pieces were well recieved.
As part of the Peterborough Artist Open Studios, this year I will be showing with artist Veronika Leontyeva
Tony Nero
Veronika Leontyeva
Art and Stitch
36-37 Aston Business Park Shrewsbury Avenue PE2 7BX Further info: 07984 366142 Weekends: 1, 2 and 3 Opening Times: 10 until 4
Most recent painting
Tiger painting inspires tattoo After visiting one of my exhibitions and seeing the oil painting, ‘Wild Extinction’, Kevin Rollins was totally inspired to get the image tattooed onto his back. Above the first stages of the tattoo and below the original painting. This image was first produced in the 70’s as a small pen and ink stipple dot drawing and then a couple of years ago as an oil on canvas painting.
S.K FLORALS Beautiful handmade silk wedding boquets for your needs. Also designs for gifts and corporate arrangements. Visit our website: www.skflorals.com
‘The Edge of Hunstanton’ is one of my most recent paintings which depicts the red cliffs at Hunstanton. This new painting was completed at the end of March to show at the Friends of St Marys Open exhibition in April, in Whittlesey. The seaside is one of those places that you can let yourself go and embrace the wonders of the world. This painting can now be seen at Harriets Gallery in the center of Peterborough. The picture below taken at the exhibition open evening.
Whats On !
Actor and former Eastenders star David Proud, signs my drawing of himself, which will soon be sold to raise funds for local charity ASBAH. After finally catching up with David he was more than happy to sign the drawing for such a good cause.
Picture of the day Hanging out with Cliff Walker at the Edith Cavell Spring open exhibition. I am currently working on a portrait of (local hero) Cliff, to add to my Black Heroes collection, which will feature in this years BH exhibition.
Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios - Annual event takes place on 11-26 June 2011. A variety of interesting and diverse work; from paintings, drawings, photography, pottery, jewellery, Carvings, Sculpture. All sorts of creative arts. Visit the website: www.paos.org.uk Find us where you see the big red banners. Summer Exhibition The Cavell Centre Gallery, Bretton Gate, Peterborough PE3 9GZ 8th July to 31st October 2011 Time: 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm John Clare Summer Evening - at Torpel Field on Friday, 8 July. Bring your picnic and a drink or two and enjoy music, art and wildlife at Torpel Manor Field. Time: 6.pm Black History Live 2011 - The official and largest celebration for Black history month. Wembley Stadium, Saturday 1 Sunday 2 October 2011 For more information go to: www.black-history-month.co.uk www.blackhistorylive.com
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