ARTHUR HAYWOOD: 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Space and Time Cover, Winter 2020

My painting "Twilight in Valinor" is featured on the Winter 2020 Cover of Space and Time Magazine. Available at Amazon.com

I also illustrated Felicia Martinez's short story "Not Meant for The Stars" in this issue.

Prints of these works are also available at inprnt.com/gallery/arthurhaywood/

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Elkins Park School Library Mural

I recently created a mural for the Elkins Park School Library (www.cheltenham.org/elkinspark) to celebrate reading. Thanks to Elkins Park School and the Cheltenham School District Foundation (www.cheltenhamsdf.org/) for sponsoring this project.

Located at 8149 New Second Street. Elkins Park, PA 19027

My work has focused on the wonder of stories to excite kids about reading. Learning to read can create opportunities for people and continuing to read develops one’s knowledge.

Since I was a kid, I always read to escape into another captivating world. A lot of my book selection has been governed by covers that I was drawn to. I began reading many fantasy books such as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings while a 5th grade student at Elkins Park School.

This mural is inspired by the wonderful world of Harry Potter. In this mural I show an Elkins Park School student magically levitating pages from a book. A Hogwarts castle and dragon are in the background. It is important for me to paint diverse people in my works because everyone should feel that they are awesome.

The border shows symbols of magic, from the moon and hat to the symbols of each Hogwarts house. Students at Elkins Park School took a survey on which magical symbols they would like to see in the corners. The wand, snitch, owl and wolf were the most popular.

I hope this mural inspires students to dive into the journey of a book like Harry Potter. I also hope this piece also encourages students to believe in their imagination. With imagination you are capable of the magic to influence the world around you.

Process behind the painting in 2 minutes

I will be continuing creating murals showing stories coming to life as a recipient of the 2020-2021 Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship at the Fondation des Etats-Unis in Paris. From October 2020 through June 2021 I will be developing murals to inspire a love of learning and cultural appreciation. I will be working with students at Lycée Paul Lapie to create murals depicting diverse students reading and the stories that have engaged them.

I will stay in touch with updates as the project develops.

Prints of this mural are also available at inprnt.com/gallery/arthurhaywood/

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Fall Shows

My series of magical wizards and book cover samples continues in my paintings “Light Bearer” and "Dragon Tamer". Both will be available in the “Small Wonders 9“ online show at Arch Enemy Arts.
November 6 - November 28, 2020
www.archenemyarts.com

Light Bearer, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

Dragon Tamer, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

My painting “Written in the Stars” 8 x 8 inches, Oil. Available in the “Spectrum “ show at Arch Enemy Arts.
September 18 - October 11, 2020
www.archenemyarts.com

A sorcerer magically releases stars into the sky.

My painting "Twilight in Valinor". Oil, 8 x10 in. will be in The New pre-Raphaelites group exhibition at Era Contemporary on September 25th.

The piece is based on a story from Tolkien's Silmarillion. After Melkor and Ungoliant's destruction the light of Valinor's trees was extinguished. Yet Yavannah's song brought forth one more silver flower from Telperion and golden fruit from Laurelin. Their light was preserved as the moon and sun.

You are invited to attend The New pre-Raphaelites group exhibition, which will be a live, virtual opening reception of 40 amazing contemporary realist artists on September 25th. I will be a part of it. Registration is free to attend, just go to www.eracontemporary.com to get registered to attend. This piece is also for sale with a presell incentive, contact the gallery at eracontemporary@gmail.com if you're interested.

Mural for SEPTA Regional Rail

I recently completed a mural for SEPTA Regional Rail at 17th and JFK Blvd. in Philadelphia. This mural is part of renovations to Suburban Station.

My mural celebrates the joy of riding trains. People ride clouds of steam from an old Pennsylvania Railroad Baldwin train.

This project developed through The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (Muralarts.org), Athenian Razak (Athenianrazak.com) and a digital image of the mural was printed and installed by Roe Fabricators (Roefab-usa.com).

The figures and parts of the train were painted then scanned. The background, clouds and parts of the train were added digitally.

Detail Images can be viewed at arthurhaywood.com

The process is shown in this 2 minute video.

Featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine

I was featured in the Three to Watch article in September issue of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine.
The magazine is available in print on amazon.com and PDF format.

My painting, "Cosmic Tales", Oil, 4 x 6 feet, featured in the article.

Also, I was featured as a guest on FineArtConnoisseur.com to discuss my recent paintings in relation to the theme of "A Sense of Place" with artists Zoey Frank, Richard T. Scott and Fine Art Connoisseur editor, Peter Trippi and Betty Standish of the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts.

The Wethersfield Academy will be hosting its 2020 Art Challenge Competition this September, juried by Peter Trippi. More details at Wethersfieldarts.org.

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Recent Commission Painting

I recently completed a Private Commission for an interior designed by Het Hout Interiors (hethoutinteriors.com)

“City of Mists”, 6' x 8' feet, Oil on Canvas.

The client was a couple looking to show the feeling of growing up in NYC where they met.

The young man presents his girlfriend with flowers and a record while steam surrounds them in a crowded street.

The background setting was referenced and licensed from a photograph by Guillaume Gaudet (guillaumegaudet.com)

Process behind the painting in 2 minutes.

For more information on commissions, please contact me at ahaywoodstudio@gmail.com

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Featured in American Illustration 39

My painting, Breakthrough, is featured in the American Illustration 39 Catalog. This illustration was featured on the Spring 2020 cover of Space and Time Magazine.

The print catalog will be released in November. A slideshow of the winners can be viewed at ai-ap.com

Friday, May 15, 2020

Every Day Original Show

A Short Video describing my paintings in the Every Day Original Show

I hope you are doing well.

My new works will be available in the upcoming Every Day Original Art Show. They are part of my book cover sample portfolio and the originals will be available at Artsy.net/EveryDayOriginal

May 5th - 26th

If interested in purchasing early, please contact info@everydayoriginal.com

"Warbreaker", Oil, 8 x 10 inches

Based on Sanderson's book "Warbreaker", where power is contained in magical breath.

"Dune", Oil and Acrylic, 8 x 10 inches

Based on Herbert's novel "Dune"

"Aslan" , Graphite and White Charcoal, 5 x 5 inches
Based on C.S Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia"

Stay updated on the show with Every Day Original's Newsletter

everydayoriginal.com/newsletter

Friday, May 1, 2020

Resident Artist Show

My new series of paintings are part of the Resident Artist Show at Cheltenham Center for the Arts.
This series of mural paintings show reading coming to life. From Tolkien's giant eagles to astronauts blasting into space. The paintings are designed to excite kids about reading. I will be proposing to display these murals in libraries after the show.

The work is available. If interested please contact me at ahaywoodstudio@gmail.com

If interested in displaying a piece in the show or commissioning a mural, please contact me at ahaywoodstudio@gmail.com

- Facebook Event, Resident Artist Show Virtual Tour

The full length talk including Rebecca Schultz can be viewed Here