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About Me Traditional Art / Professional Premium Member Carne GriffithsUnited Kingdom Groups group avatar #London-Deviants
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amaazzzing artwork! its so intricate and complicated! i looovve it so muuch i wish i can fave them ALL!!!!! :la: :la:
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Good to be back on DA

Journal Entry: Sun Apr 1, 2012, 11:16 AM




Had a long break from DA or at least it feels that way - a lot of exciting projects and things have been happening this year and it has kept me away from sharing the work and getting interactive here on the site - In some ways I think that has impacted on the work - there is a wonderful energy here and making time to read back and talk about work has many rewards in terms of energy and creativity.

So back to share some new work and get ready for a good amount of time in the studio!  In recent weeks I have been working with the Photographer Rankin on an amazing commission for Hunger magazine which I am hoping to share soon... Mag comes out in may ... HUNGER ... get it



Then there is the commission for luxury goods retailer JOYCE who have produced a wonderful set of easter eggs using the image 'In Spring' you can see more about them here [link] it was a lot of fun working with the team from JOYCE and something really different for me!



I have work in an exhibition which opens this Thursday at the Smokehouse Gallery as part of Timeout's first Thursdays - I will be showing the piece one for sorrow - if you would like to come along - full details are available here!! [link]



Next up is a T-Shirt project I have been working on with Twinne - I have to say their shirts are looking awesome - check out the full range and sign up to see when they are coming out - I am over the moon to have them produce one of my pieces in this way - can't wait to see them for real.. register here to be told when they launch! [link]



Next I want to pay homage to a photographer on DA who has inspired and influenced many of the images I create, Lisa Stefaniak.  There is something about her take on the 365 project that I find inspiring and has that spark that only the most talented of photographers can capture. A deeply personal series of work over the period of 1 year which demonstrates commitment and vision and i discovered her work during a year when my own output was of paramount importance! here-s a link to her Blog [link] - many of you will already know her work on DA if you don't check it out NOW!! [link]

Now LETS GET DRAWING!!



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  • Listening to: The sounds of Spring
  • Reading: complete guide to heraldry
  • Watching: A large framed piece of One for Sorrow!
  • Playing: around
  • Eating: everything
  • Drinking: spitfire

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Carne Griffiths
Artist | Professional | Traditional Art
United Kingdom
Born in Liverpool and spent much of his childhood drawing. Studied Illustration at Maidstone college of Art in 1992 graduating with a 1st class BA Hons in 1995, made a fellow of the college along with colleague Dan Baldwin. Together they curated the Shynola exhibition at Islington’s Candid Arts Gallery in 1996.

Early influences include the animated work of the Brothers Quay, the drawings of Andre Masson, Paul Klee and Leonardo Da Vinci as well as the influence of outsider artists Adolf Wolfli, Scottie Wilson, Henry Darger and the drawings of Antonin Artaud.

Started work with M. Hand & Company in 1999, A two year apprenticeship led to a 12 year career, becoming Creative Director and producing elaborate hand drawn embroidery designs for a range of prestigious clients including HRH the Prince of Wales, The Sultan of Oman, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, Asprey, Chanel, Burberry and many of London’s Savile Row tailors, as well as designing for films The Last King of Scotland, Valkyrie, The Phantom of the Opera and costume embroidery design for the musical Wicked. In 2008 carne designed the front cover for the royal variety performances 80th anniversary.

First Solo show in Jan 2009 with drawings, based on the automatic process, and created the company 100sqft in November of 2009 bringing together artists from all backgrounds to show their work alongside established professionals, 100 pieces in a 10' x 10' grid [link]

Pieces from the Harvest, Carne's new collection of work were shown at Arts AfterDark, Art Egg Studios in New Orleans in October 2010, the piece Rose appeared at the London Art Fair in 2011 represented by Eyestorm and at the London Original Print Fair at the Royal Academy.

Current Residence: East London
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Favourite style of art: surrealist automatic drawing
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Personal Quote: lose yourself
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Mood: Sentimental *VeroVeveART 5 days ago  Hobbyist General Artist
You make a truly breathtaking art. :meow:
I like the colors and also the mixture of explosion that you know to give. I think they're the most beautiful designs I have ever seen. You are super! :trophy:

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~JayRoseberry May 19, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
i greatly admire your work and really hope to succeed as much as you have! if there are any tips you'd be willing to share i would love them! haha

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Mood: Love *kryzenge May 18, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You have such a beautiful style! Much love!

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you sir are an inspiration!

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~SohajSinghBrar May 17, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
ur work is soo inspiring, amazing, colorful, charming,....actually i dont have words to describe..its awesome!! :)

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~Arminus-smiles May 13, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
I'm just going to stop putting your stuff on my favourites and just comment on your profile . . . . Please keep up the amazing work. Geeezzzz <3
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*Carnegriff May 14, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Please don't stop ... ;)

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Mood: Love ~LaraKa May 10, 2012  New member
Wow you´re an extreme talented artist. I found you here today and needed to add you to my watch. Your work is brilliant and kind of unique. It draws so many feelings to me.
Great job!
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*Carnegriff May 14, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks LaraKa - appreciate your support

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:iconxmattycooijmans:
omg. Your drawings are amazing! ♥-♥
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