Vince Elliott
Contemporary Artist
Biography
Born in Essex, UK, in the 60s. I was fortunate to grow up with (and into) Punk Rock scene of the late 70s and 80s. A more fantastic and creative time could not be found than the scene that developed around The Castle pub in Brentwood.
Everyone was either in a band, painting, writing, or performing some way. I'd always enjoyed drawing and painting, right from an early age (what kid doesn't like drawing?!! – Probably those who spend all day long on a Playstation). But life being life, as I grew up I found less and less time to paint. I never lost the creative urge - or the need to make a statement – but instead moved into playing in bands and writing songs.
I spent years in bands and working in the music industry – but still found some the time for painting and drawing for pleasure and also for band promotional material (covers, T-shirts, posters etc.). But unless you’re the Rolling Stones, you can’t go on forever (somebody tell them, please) and as I grow older, the time and creative energy I once used for song writing I now channel into painting.
In art I have three main interests - Music, nature and the female form (there is great beauty to be found in both the curves of a landscape and the curves of a woman's body). In addition, I have always felt an affinity with the Native American beliefs - living in harmony with the world and creatures around us. As a result, much of my art draws inspiration from the energy of nature - being in a forest or by the sea makes me want to capture that energy in paint.
But the 'punk rocker' is still there – as is the need to make a statement. I see natural habitats being destroyed at an alarming rate, and through my art I also want people to see what war-zones we're making of this planet.
I hope you like it.
Vince