Together in Solitude...

Black and White and Read all over...

Quick Splash...

This was a quick image I made working with a
group of year 9 students recently.
The object was to try and loosen up the creative process.
This image was produced in less than 1 minute using Ink and Biro pen.
I did a very quick line drawing, which was an observation
from a photograph, and then quickly added the colour
using a thick ink flooded brush, (Blue, Green and Red).
I used it as an example to get the students to be
less precious about trying to get an immaculate image.
Working quickly can sometimes throw up interesting
quirks and striking imagery.
They went on to produce some great work.

Nous Trois...

Platform58 - Issue 12 - Splash...

Emelbi appears again in the Platform58 e-zine publication on page 31. Check it out here... Platform58 - Issue 12 - Splash

Also check the Platform58 website here... http://platform58.ning.com/

Emelbi @ LBT...

I will be exhibiting at the Lawrence Batley Theatre - Huddersfield

from Monday 26 October - Monday 30 November 2009.

For more information please visit www.lbt-uk.org

Platform58 Issue 11 - Freedom...

I am in the new Platform58 e-zine publication on page 56. Check it out here... Platform58 - Issue 11 - Freedom

Also check the Platform58 website here... http://platform58.ning.com/

HOST open studio trail 2009 @ WYPW...

Thanks to everyone who came down to the West Yorkshire Print Workshop this weekend for the HOST Open Studio Trail 2009. We had hundreds of visitors and I met and talked to some fabulous and interesting people. Here are some images of me setting up the space, some of my family and a few doodles that were done whilst I was showing people how I work.


Hanging the canvas’s.

The last one up.

Wall one.

Wall two.

Placing info cards.

The family #1

The family #2

My Bro Jake. A young budding artist!

My other Bro Ethan.
Standing with the painting I did of him for the
National Portrait Gallery Competition a few years ago.
He's grown a little!

Strike a pose. The family. Bunch of nutters!

At work.





My Partner Mandy asked me to do this last one.
She asked for a quick sketch of a Pirates Mother in Law!

HOST open studio trail 2009...

This weekend sees the start of HOST – ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS. Now in its sixth year, with 63 artists and 27 studios from across Kirklees opening their doors to welcome the public and share their creative talents.


Friday the 18th is preview night at the Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH.
The preview will be open to the public from 6.00pm till 9.00pm so come along and be inspired!

Over the weekend of 26th – 27th September Emelbi will be exhibiting at The ‘West Yorkshire Print Workshop’,(www.wypw.org) 75A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. The exhibition will be open from 11.00am till 5.00pm on both days.

For more information on all the other studios that are taking part please visit www.hoststudios.co.uk

So come along : VISIT ARTISTS : BE INSPIRED : BUY ART :

The HOST opening night was brilliant.
A fantastic night with a great vibe.
Check out the photos below...

Preview Night...

Tonight is the preview of 'Showcase' at Batley Art Gallery, 6.00 - 9.00 pm.


Works will include contemporary and traditional art – from digital artworks, painting and photography to textiles, jewellery and ceramics – that will inspire and excite.

Wall-based art will be the main focus of the exhibition with pieces from...
Carrie Scott-Huby: Painter/textile artist working in mixed media;
Michael Barrett - Emelbi : Digital Artist, Illustrator, Fine artist and
photographer; Helaina Sharpley: A designer-maker producing elegant 2D and 3D wire sculptures/illustrations; Anjum Dar: A contemporary artist who works in various media taking influence from the natural world, ethnic influences and vibrant colours from the Indian subcontinent; Shameela Hussain: A contemporary abstract artist; Catherine Green: A textile artist, will display her vibrant wall mounted pieces, primarily made from velvet, and satin; Damian Clark: Artist, composer and creative explorer; Andrew Warburton: Designer and maker of unique and exclusive hand-tufted rugs and carpets; Cora Woodside: An artist experimenting with both representational and abstract forms; Neil Woodhouse: 3D Visualisation artist; Samantha Tierney: A ceramicist who combines both modern & ancient techniques;

Show cabinets within the exhibition will display work from Jane Platts a designer/maker working in textiles and ceramics who specialises in
upcycling un-loved textiles and ‘breathing’ new life into them.
In contrast a range of hand-made silver jewellery made by designer/maker, Pam Lonsdale, will also be on display.

Loca Showcase...

Loca Showcase
18th July - 8th August 2009
An up and coming show that I am involved in.
Currently working on some new images for the show.
No sneak previews I am afraid.
I will post some of the images after the show.

Pass The Parcel...

http://passtheparcelart.blogspot.com/

A Collaboration Artwork
12 Artists - 12 Disciplines - All Done By Post

A collaborative arts project that has been developed between a group of creative businesses based in North Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England.

In conjunction with the arts and regeneration organisation Loca as part of its Business Support Programme. For more information about Loca check out www.loca.co.uk