Art and design

Subterms

    Latest story

    200 Shares139 Views

    Former England cricket star spotted in new job as ARTIST painting Premier League match from sidelines

    by

    FORMER England cricketer Jack Russell MBE was spotted PAINTING next to the pitch at Craven Cottage during Fulham’s Premier League clash with Everton.The the wicket keeper-turned-artist was situated next to the photographers throughout the game.
    Ex-Cricketer Jack Russell painted a picture of Craven Cottage during the game

    Russell became an artist after retiring from cricketCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
    He spent the 90 minutes painting a picture of Craven Cottage on a small wooden canvas.
    Fans were in disbelief after spotting the ex-cricketer pitchside, with one person tweeting: “This is peak Fulham stuff right here.”
    Another added: “Every time I fall out of love with this club I fall right back in it.”
    While a third joked: “Stick him up top, can’t do any worse!”
    READ MORE IN CRICKET
    After making his England debut in 1987, Russell played in 94 international matches.
    In 1995 against South Africa he broke the world record for dismissals in a test match.
    He decided to take up art after becoming bored when rain stopped play during cricket matches and has been painting for over 30 years.
    After retiring from cricket in 2004 he became a goalkeeping coach at Forest Green Rovers.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS & NEW CUSTOMER BONUSES
    He also continued coaching at Gloucestershire and Middlesex.
    Russell now has his own art gallery in Chipping Sodbury and some exhibits in London which showcase his portfolio of work.
    After Tuesday’s match he took to X to share his painting.
    He wrote: “My office tonight courtesy of @FulhamFC magic #football ground.”
    The points were shared at Craven Cottage following a 0-0 draw.
    Russell made 94 international appearances for EnglandCredit: PA:Press Association More

    More stories

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Motorsport

      I’m a former F1 star – now I’m an artist with a collection called ‘Friends, Heroes and W***ers’

      by

      MANY sports stars have been known to venture down a new path once their sporting days are over. And former Formula One driver Stefan Johansson is among them.
      Stefan Johansson competed in F1 between 1983 and 1991Credit: Getty
      After his racing career finished he became became a painterCredit: stefanjohansson.art / Stefan Johansson
      Johansson, right, competed against F1 greats such as Alain Prost, middleCredit: AFP
      The Swede competed in F1 between 1983 and 1991, racing against titans of the sport such as Aryton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost to name a few.
      Johansson, 67, achieved 12 podiums throughout his career while racing with the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Tyrell.
      But during the 1986 season Johansson started to explore his artistic side, picking up a brush in honour of close friend Elio de Angelis, who died in testing at the start of the season.
      After his F1 career concluded, Johansson continued to have success in motorsport, notably winning the Le Mans 24 Hours in a Porsche in 1997 alongside Michele Alboreto and Tom Kristensen.
      READ MORE IN F1
      However, from the tragic embers which kickstarted his dive into painting, Johansson soon created an impressive portfolio of work.
      The name of one of his collections: “Friends, Heroes and W***ers,” feature famous faces on canvas with text over the top of them, including Senna and Enzo Ferrari among a host of well-known people.
      According to his website: “The paintings project the philosophy and attitudes of my various subjects, and the goal is to bring new perspectives to these individuals that have become known through their own intellect and accomplishments.
      “In this particular case it was the primary inspiration for me applying paint to canvas.
      Most read in Motorsport
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      “The quotes painted on the portraits were chosen to reflect this inspiration but not necessarily as a means to communicate or convince others of their meaning.”
      His painting also draws on his F1 career, with a collection called “Urban Pointillism” displaying a number of drivers and their cars.
      Meanwhile his “Memories of a past life” collection bear a number of striking images and patterns and are suitably named after corner or a section of various race circuits around the world.
      These fine art pieces can be brought from anywhere between £102 to £265 on his website.
      Painting is not the only way Johansson has shown his artistic side, with scented candles, designer watches, skateboards and hats also among the ex-F1 driver’s range.
      Johansson scored 12 podiums throughout his careerCredit: Getty

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year More

    • 175 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Erling Haaland fan immortalises Man City striker in famous masterpieces and iconic film scenes

      by

      ERLING Haaland’s masterpiece goals inspired an artist to immortalise him in scores of classic images.Self-taught Rory O’Keefe even portrayed the Manchester City striker as Johannes Vermeer’s famous Girl With A Pearl Earring.
      Erling Haaland as Johannes Vermeer’s famous Girl With A Pearl EarringCredit: Deadline
      The striker is painted like Vincent van GoghCredit: © RoryPaints – http://www.redbubble.com/people/RoryPaint
      Haaland in the style of Jack & Rose from the movie TitanicCredit: Deadline
      The City ace in the Obama-style posterCredit: Deadline
      Others are in the style of Van Gogh, Barack Obama’s Hope campaign poster and a church stained-glass window.
      The record-breaking Norwegian, 22, is also shown as both Jack and Rose in the bow scene from Titanic.
      Rory, from Cardiff, said: “Erling Haaland is my muse. I’ve painted him over 100 times in many different ways.”
      Asked why pick him, he added: “Why does anyone paint anything?
      Read More on Erling Haaland
      “Why did Monet paint water lilies? Why did da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa? Why did cavemen paint animals with faeces in caves?”
      He added the works were not for sale.
      Refusing to give more details, he said: “My reasons will remain a mystery”.
      Haaland, 22, has so far scored 48 goals in his first Premier League season.
      Most read in Football
      Haaland as master complete with houndsCredit: Deadline
      The footie player as the iconic cherubCredit: © RoryPaints – http://www.redbubble.com/people/RoryPaint
      Haaland is painted in a church stained-glass windowCredit: © RoryPaints – http://www.redbubble.com/people/RoryPaint
      Haaland in the style of a religious paintingCredit: Deadline
      Haaland has so far scored 48 goals in his first Premier League seasonCredit: Getty
      Rory O’Keefe said: ‘Erling Haaland is my muse. I’ve painted him over 100 times in many different ways’Credit: Deadline More