Elena @ Wimbledon Art Studios 10-13 May

After my maternity break, I'm happy to announce that from the end of April I will have a studio at Wimbledon Art Studios. To see my profile at Wimbledon Art Studios please click here.

I'm also happy to let you know that I'll be taking part in the Summer Open Studios Art Show, 10th-13th May 2012. It'll be a great opportunity to catch up with the people I know and to show my work to an expected 4000 people! During the show, I'm planning to do life drawing portraits for a very affordable price. More information coming soon!

For more information about the Summer Open Studios Art Show, please click here.

Kyoto Gardens, Holland Park, London

Once again I'm pleased to present you with my latest work. I was commissioned this painting by Marta and Angel, they seperately came to me for a commission of a family portrait as a surprise present for their 10th wedding anniversary. I thought it was fair to let them both know about eachothers intentions...
The background chosen was Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park, donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991 to celebrate the Japanese festival. This Zen garden has a delightful pond and waterfalls. A great place for relaxing in the middle of the London buzz.

Una vez más tengo el placer se enseñaros mi último trabajo. Me lo encargaron Marta y Angel, quienes vinieron a mí por separado con la idea de un retrato familiar sorpresa con motivo de su décimo aniversario de boda. No tube mas remedio que revelarle a cada uno las intenciones del otro...
El fondo elegido para el cuadro ha sido Kyoto Gardens en Holland Park, donado por la Cámara de Comercio de Kyoto en 1991 para celebrar el festival Japonés. Este jardin Zen tiene un lago encantador con una cascada. Es un lugar pefecto para relajarse en medio del jaleo de Londres.

Princes Gate Mews

With the satisfaction of a work well done, I'm happy to present you my latest painting, Princes Gate Mews. This was commissioned by a group of friends to a couple that were leaving London and wanted to have a memory of where they had lived for many years. Please click image to enlarge.

Con la satisfacción de un trabajo bien hecho, tengo el placer de presentaros mi nuevo cuadro, Princes Gate Mews. Este ha sido un encargo hecho entre un grupo de amigos para una pareja que dejaba Londres y querían tener un recuerdo del lugar donde vivieron muchos años. Para ver la imagen más grande, por favor pinchad en la imagen.

Alan Hescott, Children's tv writer

I had the pleasure to photograph Alan Hescott, children's tv writer and BAFTA winner.
I first met Alan when he directed "The Love of Don Perlimplín and Belisa in the Garden" by Lorca, for our exhibition 'Muerto de Amor' in October 2010.
I saw him lost in thought many times and imagined painting his portrait trying to capture this moment. He very kindly agreed to have his pictures taken and here's the result.
When Alan writes his children's stories he keeps an object, often a teddy bear, that reminds him that he needs to be in a child's frame of mind!

Invest in Future 2011 Auction results

I'm proud to inform you that my lot at the auction went for £5750. Even though it didn't reach as much as in 2008, it was the 4th highest of 24 lots. All the money goes to the Prince's Trust, a chariry that helps disadvantaged young people into work.

Other lots included: A limited edition signed piece from Sir Peter Blake; a legendary Bass Guitar signed by Sting; a signed print from Sir Paul McCartney; a luxurious Private Villa for 24 un Sicily; a vogage on board Queen Elisabeth for two.

The Invest in Futures Gala Dinner, took place at the Natural History Museum. The evening started with a cocktail reception where I exhibited my paintings surrounded by fossils and a giant sloth squeleton thousands of years old. It was a really charming enviroment to be exhibiting at!

The annual dinner, which unites hedge fund leaders and financiers from around the world, raised more than £1 million for The Trust, the largest sum ever raised at the event since its launch in 2005.

Joan Collins, Dionne Warwick, Kate Aidie, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster joined city high-fliers to raise record funds for The Prince’s Trust, at one of the most important fundraisers in the calendar. Grammy award-winning legend, Dionne Warwick, performed at the fundraiser, which was hosted by Clive Anderson.

Invest In Futures 2011

I'm happy to inform you that one more year I'd be raising money for the Prince's Trust by donating a portrait for the auction at the Invest in Futures Gala Ball 2011.

The event will take place on 3rd February at the Natural History Museum, London, where I'd display some of my work.

Let's see if I can match the bid from 2008, won by Jim Chanos, who paid £7500 to get his portrait done! His portrait showing here!

For more information on the event please click here

Auction at Oliver House School

I have the pleasure to announce that a future portrait done by me will be auctioned at Oliver House School to raise money for the school. The auction will take place on saturday 13th of November at the parent's evening.

Good luck for those bidding!!

Photo: Olivia, acrylic on canvas, 41 x 41 cm

Catalogue caption:
A portrait by Elena García de la Fuente

Elena is a Spanish artist based in London who specializes in family portraits. She has a MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute. In 2005 The Prince's Trust recognized her talent and potential by granting her a funding award to pursue her life-long dream of succeeding as an artist.

Influenced by Old Masters, contemporary artists and the cultures around her, Elena's remarkable interpretation of her subjects allows her to create bold, yet reflective representations, animated with colour and character. Elena's success has seen her work exhibited in great European cities including London, Leeds, Berlin, Salzburg and Madrid.

This lot entitles you to a one-off portrait on canvas by Elena. Using acrylic paint, she will work from photographs, following a pre-portrait consultation.

Please note:
The portrait will be of one person only. It will measure approximately 41 x 41 cm. Consultation to be arranged at a mutually convenient time in London.