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Kristian Purcell

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Artist working between the historical & personal. Illustrator of ‘Doom Towns, a Graphic History of Atomic Testing’. Teacher of Art. He/him. www.kristianpurcell.com Insta: @kristianpurcell

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · Oct 19

Probably my best bit of paint pushing for a while. It’s got me thinking about colour and process and how to build up a body of work that speaks to each other.

#painting #art #artist

Painting of Barbara Hutton in blues, white, yellow and pale green

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 10h

Folds, in charcoal and matte pencil

#drawing

A photograph of a drawing.Folds, in charcoal and matte pencil

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 11h

Bedford School Staff & Friends exhibition, PV 6.30-8 7th Nov

Show runs until 12 December

Art exhibition poster, Bedford School Staff & Friends PV 6.30-8 7th Nov

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 3d

An old oil sketch from 2017 that was inspired by an image of Marie Doro, it led to another painting that wa far more realistic.
Private collection.

#tbt #painting

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 8d

Love these theatre paintings of Sickert’s.

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 8d

Work in progress. Where to go next? Balancing detail and looseness, monochrome/colour.

#painting

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 9d

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 9d

Sometimes I like to little studies of old master works to challenge myself. This is a copy of Odalisque, 1839, by Francesco Hayez I have been working on this on and off since last year and was determined to finish it. Learnt a little from this experience, especially with glazing. #painting

Painting of a woman holding a white cloth around her

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 9d

A favourite corner of a painting if mine

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 11d

Isn’t it just!

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Ol' Chef Dan @olchefdan.bsky.social · 11d

This is quite a read!

John Coulthart @johncoulthart.com · 11d

The event was a disaster but the music is very atmospheric.

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Tangerine Dream: The Reims Cathedral Disaster – Electronic Sound

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 11d

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 12d

Well, he’s certainly out of my league price wise… I’m a few hundred quid, he’s a few hundred grand!

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 12d

Ha! I wish!

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 12d

Agree.
Much better. 2 9s or a 10 is a luxury with our available midfield 343 maximises our quality in the right places. Agyemang is a decent Left Forward with his pace and effort.

Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 12d

The whole day was a good reminder of how limited digital images are when it comes to painting, especially contemporary work with varied textures and layers. The Victor Man works had such a physical presence, incredible.

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 12d

Evju is making some incredible work, the show is at Kristin Helljegjerde in Tanner Street near Londin Bridge

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Kristian Purcell @kristianpurcell.bsky.social · 12d

Yep. If Warne had played 2 in midfield and 2 at the back he’d be crucified. I was looking forward to move beyond the back 3 but you need an alternative way of keeping possession. But aside from that the passing is so so bad.