Jo Beer

: May 2015

: 179

(56)

United Kingdom

  • Portraits For NHS Heroes...Paul

    Portraits For NHS Heroes...Paul

    I offered on social media platforms to paint a free portrait to an NHS worker. This is Paul, an engineer at Derriford Hospital, Devon UK. Paul has been working around the clock kitting out ICU with the necessary oxygen supplies needed for Covid wards. Here, he is welding some pipes as another area is getting ready for the new admissions. Thank you Paul.

    15 May 2020
    Deborah 5 x 7 inches

    Deborah 5 x 7 inches

    Teeny weeny portrait of a young Deborah Harry. I occasionally get asked to produce these tiny pieces for charity art auctions. It's a great way for people to purchase affordable original art - and all for a good cause. This one will help raise money for The Samaritans later in the year. I wanted to choose an image that will be pretty easy to sell - and Debbie Harry generally comes up trumps- the icon that she is, and she is not a lot larger than a tin of beans.

    09 March 2020
    SKK (commission)

    SKK (commission)

    Commissioned work - portrait of a man, his dog and his handcrafted kayak. There is an unmistakable look of adoration here between dog and owner, I very much enjoyed painting this - though fur is whole new ball game.

    09 March 2020
    On The Face Of It ( solo exhibition, Devon .UK)

    On The Face Of It ( solo exhibition, Devon .UK)

    31 portraits of local people, TRP Gallery, Devon UK. I will add a walk through of the exhibition when I have cobbled together the video.

    18 November 2019
    We Are ( oil on canvas 70 x 90cm)

    We Are ( oil on canvas 70 x 90cm)

    This is one of 31 portraits that feature in my current solo exhibition 'On The Face Of It' . I wanted to show the togetherness of this close couple. I wanted to paint them together in a way that both faces equally packed a punch. Midnight blue background to mirror his shirt makes them look almost illuminated.

    09 October 2019
    Spa Treatment

    Spa Treatment

    Commission for a regular collector. A very quirky take on Vermeer's 'Girl With A Pearl Earring'. I very much enjoyed painting this unusual request, which despite it's quirkiness, makes perfect sense. A gold acrylic Baroque pattern added to the background gives a lovely rich feel overall.

    28 August 2019
    Flea

    Flea

    Commission for a regular collector. Commissions form the bulk of my work. This unusual request features Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers having a shave, the little details such as bubbles, colours, ladybird were all specifically requested. I am always very happy to discuss commission ideas, they can be easily arranged via Artfinder or with me direct.

    17 July 2019
    LIMITED EDITION PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE

    LIMITED EDITION PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE

    I am now able to offer limited edition prints of a selection of my celebrity portraits. Majority of these will appear on my shop page as SOLD, this refers to the original paintings, so don't let it put you off! All prints reproduced to giclée standard, signed and numbered on the front. Shipped wrapped in acid free tissue and rolled in cardboard tube.

    14 June 2019
    On The Face Of IT

    On The Face Of IT

    In progress... this is one of 32 portraits that will be shown at my solo exhibition at TRP Gallery, Devon. UK in October this year. ( runs until mid December)

    08 June 2019
    Bear Hug (commission)

    Bear Hug (commission)

    A fluffy polar bear receiving a hug from a mature Debbie Harry, while John Lennon adjusts his bow tie from the other side. Surrealist request for a regular collector. Very specific details for this request as always...great fun painting this collector's imagination.

    29 April 2019
    Surreal II (commission)

    Surreal II (commission)

    A very unusual request from a regular collector. Very specific down to every detail. Croc wears jacket, shirt and tie by Gucci. This is a very large piece 121 x 91 cm, oil on canvas. I am very happy to discuss any commission requests and can easily be arranged via Artfinder or with me direct.

    19 March 2019
    Cherubs (commission)

    Cherubs (commission)

    Commission...a Dolce & Gabana model wearing cherub shades and earrings. Specific request for a ladybird to be added to little finger tip.

    05 February 2019