Chris Drummond
Chris Drummond was born and raised in Taupo, New Zealand.
Chris always had a flair and passion for art and caught a lot of attention in his childhood after participating and winning numerous pavement art competitions. His avid love for drawing and animation led him to become totally involved in cartooning and caricatures. It was the background detailing which became his forte. He developed an eye for intimate detail and began concentrating on more complex works, incorporating textures and optical illusions.
Trying to emulate the great masters, he painted all the classic works of da Vinci - Michelangelo - Rembrandt among others. Developing his own trademark technique. As a teenager, he was renowned for his ability to recreate images on canvas and began to design and paint many production show backdrops and decorations.
As an entertainer, he also developed his love for legendary performer who was instantly recognised as "The Man from Memphis" - not only the man and his music.... But also his many expressions and infamous poses.
Combining his passion for music and putting paint to canvas, it has led Chris to the introduction of "The Man from Memphis" collection. A collection of detailed and instantly recognisable poses of the greatest entertainer of all time... plus many, many more outstanding celebrities waiting in the wings.
Chris's most famous work can be seen during Elvis week in Memphis at Gracelands Crossing and on the roadway outside of Gracelands gates during the Candle light vigil.
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Petra Weiss
Petra Weiss is an artist from Port Macquarie on the east coast of Australia. She moved there in 2002 from the South-West of New South Wales.
Her fascination for art started at a very early age. Begining with sketches and colour pencils, she progressed to acrylic paints and then moved on to oil paints. She is mostly self taught but has had tutoring from an American artist, Renate and two Australian artists, Doreen and Joyce.
She enjoys painting because it is a form of relaxation and meditation.She likes working with colours as she believes colour is a form of healing,just like music.
Her desire is to bring enjoyment, peace and upliftment to other people through her paintings.
All her artwork is original and inspired with Love, Peace and Happiness.
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Piero
Piero Magliarachi was born in Brindisi, Italy.
He came to Australia as a young boy. As a child he enjoyed drawing and art.
He enjoys sketching as well as painting. He was fascinated by the airbrushing side of art as it captures a more realistic photographic look. He started airbrushing in 2003 and has now expanded in a variety ranging from canvas to motorbikes, paper, wood and even fabric. He even paints murals on walls in your home to any theme.
Comics have contributed to Piero's passion as they have no limit to the imagination. No image is to hard to airbrush.
He has also won various awards for best paint at some of Australias motorbike shows.
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Shelby
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