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Birmingham-based artist and illustrator Laura Tinald has loved to draw and paint for as long as she can remember.
Working predominantly in inks and pencil on paper, Laura brings her subjects to life through intricate detail contrasted with bold lines and loose ink. While her work looks effortless, her process is meticulous.
Laura loves music old and new.
She is inspired by icons of the late 70s and early 80s – her colour palette informed by illustration and cover artwork of that era.
Other influences on her work are fashion illustrators René Gruau and David Downton, Arthur Rackham, Quentin Blake, Alphonse Mucha, and the visceral etchings of Ralph Steadman.
She also loves da Vinci’s notebook sketches.
Laura Tinald X Fetcher Dog
Laura has collaborated with Fetcher Dog Rescue Centre and charity producing this 'you had me at woof' art work.
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'You had me at woof'
An unframed print on a soft, textured paper (315gsm).
100% of profit from every sale will be donated to Fetcher Dog (registered charity no 1182392). Fetcher Dog rescue dogs from kill shelters in Bosnia and Romania. Funds raised will contribute towards getting food, vital medical treatment and vaccines for the dogs, and getting them into kennels and onto transport to the UK.
Find out more at their website: www.fetcherdog.com
To purchase please contact Laura at Fetcher dog – Laura Tinald
Laura has also produced artwork for a number of businesses including sweettheatre.com
“I've worked with Laura for over five years and she's absolutely brilliant to work with. Her artwork and attention to detail is incredible, and everyone falls in love with her paintings. Her ability to capture beauty within the women she paints is amazing, in fact all her work is. I work with Laura professionally, and also have some of her paintings at home on my wall too, she's extremely talented and such a lovely person too."
Sally Wood, Sweet Theatre chocolate bars
Laura Tinald - Questions and Answers
The Connor Contemporary interview with the artist - Laura Tinald
a) When did you first realise that you wanted to become an artist?
Sounds cheesy, but I always knew! Drawing and painting were always my favourite things to do, even as a very young child.
(b) Is there a piece of art or artist that changed your life, if so what/who was/is it and how did your life change?
I have a vivid memory of being at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery when I was a kid and seeing La donna della Finestra (Unfinished) and being blown away. I was captivated by the beautiful detailed face and hands, against the orange background and the fact it was unfinished, yet balanced. Later, at College, I discovered the fashion illustrator, David Downton, who has heavily influenced my style.
(c) How do you pick your Icon subjects?, what draws you towards the 70's and 80's and how would you define an icon?
I am drawn to the 70s and 80s because of the pop culture of that time and a lot of my favourite music came was made then. For me, an icon is someone whose appeal transcends their lifetime or the era they first became popular.
(d) What advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue a life in art? You can never be too good at what you do, so keep practising your craft. Also make the most of the free channels where you can publish and promote your work.
(e) Who is your favourite person to paint and why?
David Bowie, Prince and Audrey Hepburn. They all have the most beautiful, angular faces.
(f) Where do you see your art in 10 years?
Hopefully on a sleek hardback coffee table book about music icons.
(g) Your partnership with Sweet Theatre chocolate bars is impressive, could you talk a little about the partnership and your thought process, creating images to match the products?
Sweet Theatre is the brainchild of Sally Wood, who is a theatre producer. She saw my work at a café in Moseley, Birmingham and got in touch to tell me she liked it. Then, when she decided to create her own range of chocolate bars, she asked if I would like to illustrate the wrappers. It was a really fun project! Each of the wrappers shows a Shakespearian heroin, so I kept these characters in mind when creating the illustrations and tried to make each one unique.
(h) What question would you want to be asked in an interview about your art?
I think we have covered it!!
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