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Tag Archive for: graffiti

Community Art, Murals, School projects, Wildlife Art

The Vibrant Butterfly Mural Brightening Up Pontymoile

Introduction: Back in November of 2022, a collaborative art project took shape in Pontymoile's picturesque canal basin. Local artist Andy O'Rourke teamed up with young participants from Inspire2Achieve and Changing Gearz, with the generous…
28/05/2024
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Community Art, Graffiti, Murals

Made in Pillgwenlly

street art mural in Pillgwenlly. Graffiti art of a steam train. Sponsored by Pobl
26/05/2024
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Community Art, Graffiti, Murals, Wildlife Art

Llanhilleth Community Mural

A few months ago I was approached by Helen Cunningham, the local labour councillor for Llanhilleth. She was looking to develop a community arts project to brighten up Llanhilleth. I was very taken with Helen's vision and enthusiasm for…
23/10/2023
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Murals

Unleashing Dragons & Steel: Epic fiery Mural in Newport

A sunny September week spent painting a fiery Dragon
11/06/2023
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Murals

Cynefin mural

“Cynefin” is a Welsh term defined by Curriculum for Wales as 'the place where we feel we belong, where the people and landscape around us are familiar, and the sights and sounds are reassuringly recognisable.’ You can read more about…
28/05/2023
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Graffiti, Murals

Fire-Breathing Dragon Unleashed on the Hobbits of Newport

Andy O'Rourke paints a spectacular spray painted mural of a fierce, fire breathing dragon on the front of IDM doors in Pillgwenlly, Newport.
14/12/2022
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Fred Isaac
Graffiti, Murals, Portrait

Windrush Mural

I was approached by Carl Danny Connikie earlier in July 2022, after finishing the Pill Carnival mural on Temple Street. He was interested in having a memorial for Fred Isaacs, who had not long passed away. Fred came over on the Windrush…
10/12/2022
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Community Art, Graffiti, hospital, Murals, Wildlife Art

Royal Glamorgan Hospital Mural

A mural at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital commemorating the lives of two valued colleagues of the A&E department
15/11/2022
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Murals

Charles Williams Mural

I was asked by the PTA of Charles Williams School to create a mural reflecting some of the species found in the school site. It was a lovely place to paint, and the staff, kids and parents made me feel really welcome. I love painting…
16/10/2022
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Graffiti, Murals, Portrait

The colours of Pill Carnival – vibrant streetart tribute

https://youtu.be/ppNUveZfmcY This mural was commissioned by Heddlu Gwent Police to commentate the career of Val Bryan, after 30 years of service.We went through many designs before I was able to steer it towards this idea.The image depicts…
24/07/2022
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andy_orourke

UK artist. Jack of all trades and master of nuns

Mr Sheen Cos I've fallen in to a little Traitors r Mr Sheen
Cos I've fallen in to a little Traitors rabbit hole. Against my will obvs 
#traitors #michaelsheen #procreate #drawingpractice
Somewhere in a maelstrom of doodles Loius Therouey Somewhere in a maelstrom of doodles Loius Therouey emerged.
#louistheroux #procreate #timelapsedrawing
Just finished this today in the new library in Ysg Just finished this today in the new library in Ysgol Nant Gwenlli 
5 days painting and listening to audiobooks. Bliss!

#DysguCymraeg #celfcymru
I'm loving the opportunity to transform the librar I'm loving the opportunity to transform the library at Ysgol Nant Gwenlli.
The second phase in a series of murals here.
Hopefully by the time I've finished these 6 nursery rhymes I'll understand the Welsh too 🙂

#DysguCymraeg #nantgwenlli #schoolart #muralartist
I have finally started this series of murals for Y I have finally started this series of murals for Ysgol Nant Gwenlli. We've been discussing it for about a year, but so many other murals to paint in order to get here!
This one has flowers from around the world to give sense of diversity and colour

#ysgolnantgwenlli #streetart #muralart
I painted this today for Rich & Bev. The brief was I painted this today for Rich & Bev.
The brief was to bring a bit of seaside warmth as a backdrop to their hot tub.
I think it turned out nicely. 
Makes me want a deckchair and a pint. 

If you have an idea for a mural in your home, get in touch. 

#muralart #streetart
Is this vandal proofing any good? Let's hope me a Is this vandal proofing any good? 
Let's hope me and Ginge don't have to find out 🤞🏻
The stuff is called Euroshield and it creates an invisible barrier to protect your work. 
It's sacrificial though, so if you wipe off any tagging then you need to reapply 2 layers ...
Me and Ginge doing the finishing touches =) 🤜🏻🤛🏻 # Me and Ginge doing the finishing touches =)
🤜🏻🤛🏻
#muralartist #catsatwork
Watch 2 days painting in 30 seconds. This is a cou Watch 2 days painting in 30 seconds.
This is a couple of years old now, but it's still one of my favourite murals to date. 
I love the limited palette, the dreamy feel and the dappled light. 
All enhanced by the beautiful location in Cornwall.
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