Affordable art on paper, Grenadier Guards Series

I'm delighted to show you a preview of my latest affordable work series, Grenadier Guards (gouache on paper, 23.5 cm x 23.5cm).
I'm hoping to have more of this series ready for the show at Wimbledon Art Studios (22-25Nov). If it sells quickly... you can always commission to get it done!
There has been great interest through facebook already! If you don't want to miss out on the latest images and offers, please follow me on facebook, Elena GF.
I hope you can make it to the Open Studios because, not only I will be taking photos for free but there's going to be a raffle too!
For only £2 you can buy a ticket to win a similar work of the one shown here! More details later!

Interviewed by Harry Pye for The Rebel Magazine

I'm delighted that an artist and writer that I admire, Harry Pye, has decided to publish an interview about my work in 'The Rebel Magazine'. My interview is along side one to Harry Shearer the voice of Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner and the excellent Mr Burns in The Simpsons. Well, I feel important! To read it, please click the link and go to the post of 3 November 2012:
http://therebelmagazine.blogspot.co.uk/

The photo above is Lizard Island (2004). I would say one of the first paintings I did to capture memories. To find out more about it you'll have to read the interview! Enjoy!

Open Studio at Wimbledon Art Studios

Please join me for a glass of wine at the
Private View on thursday 22nd November from 6pm-10pm
Wimbledon Art Studios, Riverside Yard, Riverside Road, SW17 0BB

or just come along anytime from 22nd-25th November
Thursday & Friday 2pm- 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am- 6pm

You can find me at studio 259, Red Studios, Second Floor

Portraits start from as little as £75 and they can make great Xmas presents!
I'll be offering FREE photo sessions during the show if you commission a work!

Even if you don't want to buy, please come along, it's a really fun event! It's a very big artists complex (approx 150), so it's a great opportunity to see their wonderful work and buy directly from them!


Find me on facebook, ElenaGF, to see exclusive images

Courtfield Road, a family portrait

After quite a few months of work I have the pleasure to show you my latest painting.
'Courtfield Road' was commissioned by a group of friends as a leaving present for the Pinto Marti family.
After having the painting for months only 10cm away from my eyes, it's now departed to Paris! I only wish I had longer to admire it from afar! I'll miss it!

If you think you're interested in having a painting of your family or have similar ideas, I'll be happy to discuss this further. Just get in touch or come to my next Open Studios at Wimbledon Art Studios from 22nd-25th November. Details to follow soon.

The Perfect Father's Day Gift 17th June 2012

Get your children's portraits done in ink for Father's day!

You just need to send me:
- a good picture of your child to my email at info{at}elenagf.com
- payment in advance to bank details that I'll give you when you email me

Prices:
1 portrait : £75 (A4 size)
2 portraits : £130 (A4 size)
3 portraits: £180 (A3 size)

Please get in touch if you're interested!

Exhibition opening!

Yesterday was the exhibition opening! It's very exciting to see all my colleagues work and meet them. What a really wonderful artistic community at Wimbledon Art Studios!

I had three very brave people doing their portrait and it was a lot of fun! It gives me the chance to get to know the people a little better whilst I do the sketch. Although, it you really want a portrait that looks identical to you, I advice just giving me a photo. That is what I'm really good at!

I was also delighted to know that my drawing on gouache to commemorate the Jubilee sold on the first day!

Today I have special guests coming!! Can't wait!!

The Portrait Corner

Let the magic begin!

Tomorrow 10th May, my new exhibition opens at 2pm and will follow with a party from 6pm to 10pm

Location: Wimbledon Art Studios, Riverside Yard, Riverside Road, London SW17 0BB.

I've decorated my studio with a Portrait corner as you can see in the picture above. The white sofa is for you and the chair for me, 5 minutes later you can go home with a portrait for only £10.

Above, you can also see my new work on paper to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee. This works sells for only £55 and money goes to exhibition expenses.

You'd be happy to know that I'll be doing a bigger version of this on canvas, 51 x 51cm that I would also be selling. If you're interested please get in touch.

Exhibition runs until 13th May!

Wish me luck!