Interview for Dulwich OnView

"From Arfica to Herne Hill, with Pastel Pencils"

"Anna di Brina met Martin – and his two colourful corn snakes! – in his South London flat, to find out more…"

Open House Art Fair in Dulwich

In south London over the next couple of weekends? I will be showing a few works at 182 Court Lane in Dulwich (11am - 6pm).

For more information please click here.

Making a Mark

Making a Mark is an informative art blog edited by Katherine Tyrrell, covering most aspects of the industry.

It includes information on upcoming art exhibitions in the UK, as well as reviews and other useful resources for artists and art enthusiasts.

Wildlife Art Company

I recently signed with the "Wildlife Art Company".




















Established by world-renowned zoologist and author, Mark Carwardine, and managed by wildlife editor, Rachel Ashton, the company is at an exciting stage of development, and I am thrilled to have been invited on board.

An early fascination for all things wild ...

A letter written to mum whilst on holiday in France, circa 1990:

Unique idea for a wedding gift

Instead of getting your friends a decorative throw pillow or gravy tray, how about a specially commissioned artwork? It could be of the church or reception venue, or even a portrait of the happy couple. Either way it will be original and thoughtful, and is bound to get you plenty of extra brownie points!










































All you need to do is send me some reference material in the form of a digital photo (better yet, a selection of photos) and I will take care of the rest, including framing if required.

martin@avelingartworks.com

Prices range from between £500 - £1,500 for a framed piece. Sure, It's more than a gravy tray, but it's also so much more personal. It could be something a group of you might like to go in for together, and It also doesn't have to be of a building or a picture of the couple... It could be anything! Their favourite dog perhaps... ?

DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009: Announcement of shortlisted artworks

I am delighted to announce that 3 of my pieces have been shortlisted for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's artist of the year competition, 2009.

The exhibition is to be opened by Sir Michael Parkinson at the Mall Galleries on Monday 1st June, and will run until the 6th June. 50% of any sales goes towards conservation projects supported by the foundation.

One of the shortlisted works - "Storm Brewing" - was also recently featured in the April issue of Artists & Illustrators magazine: