Adrian Gibbs -  Artist

Adrian Gibbs​ Artist

 

I am a London based Artist. I trained as a classical Ballet dancer at the LEGAT school of Russian Ballet here in the UK. Here I studied Art in the important art department gaining prestigious diplomas. I went on to follow my Ballet Career training gaining entrance to two Ballet Companies covering a wide repertoire both classical and contemporary works. Following on to Musical Theatre in London as an actor/dancer both in the West-End , like shows like "BILLY"  Theatre Royal ,Drury Lane.for one year with Micheal & Elaine Page.and many more also Touring Companies. 

I went on to becoming an Actor first in Theatre gaining leads,  like playing "Bernardo" in West Side Store" & many roles in TV like “Dr Who” in 2 stories,"Full Circle" & "Logopolis" episodes for  the BBC   and others  & films .

During this time I continued to paint and draw and cultivated my own style and also included the Art of Photography. Building up a catalogue for my portfolio, first as a professional Model working world wide and then becoming a Professional Photographer in fashion,editoral and Art. Both in the UK and Europe.

As a dancer foremost; it has greatly influenced me when it comes to my Art.In my Paintings and Drawings, I like to use fluid lines of colour weaving over and under patterns, ridge, straight lines, structure contrasting themes.

Like Dancers, building up a strong technique; to enable free expression, explore the space to flow, suspend, turn and spin using colour and texture. With this concept I can relate to my Paintings.

Working mostly Gouache paint, pen and ink, crayon, pencil, wax and gold leaf. I use various papers such as German engraving, Platinum engraving also drawings on Japanese rice paper.

I have a catalogue of printed works from my original Paintings and Drawings.

 

2016 From about this time I  have been painting on

canvas  in different sizes, 20 x 30  to 46 x 62 cm.up

wards.