Womad 24
The post describes light painting workshops at Womad over multiple years. Images from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in 2022 and 2023 are shared, with a note that 2024 workshop photos will be uploaded soon. Each year highlights different aspects of the event through images from the workshops.
The Vibrant Butterfly Mural Brightening Up Pontymoile
Introduction:
Back in November of 2022, a collaborative art project took shape in Pontymoile's picturesque canal basin. Local artist Andy O'Rourke teamed up with young participants from Inspire2Achieve and Changing Gearz, with the generous…
Made in Pillgwenlly
street art mural in Pillgwenlly. Graffiti art of a steam train. Sponsored by Pobl
Llanhilleth Community Mural
A few months ago I was approached by Helen Cunningham, the local labour councillor for Llanhilleth. She was looking to develop a community arts project to brighten up Llanhilleth. I was very taken with Helen's vision and enthusiasm for…
Find Your Wings (and also – don’t copy mine!)
I've designed and painted some 'selfie wings' for Friars Walk in Newport. I'm also annoyed that the design is being ripped off!
Unleashing Dragons & Steel: Epic fiery Mural in Newport
A sunny September week spent painting a fiery Dragon
Cynefin mural
“Cynefin” is a Welsh term defined by Curriculum for Wales as 'the place where we feel we belong, where the people and landscape around us are familiar, and the sights and sounds are reassuringly recognisable.’
You can read more about…
Rainforest mural
A rainforest jungle themed mural decorating the walls of an arts space in Newport
Fire-Breathing Dragon Unleashed on the Hobbits of Newport
Andy O'Rourke paints a spectacular spray painted mural of a fierce, fire breathing dragon on the front of IDM doors in Pillgwenlly, Newport.
Windrush Mural
I was approached by Carl Danny Connikie earlier in July 2022, after finishing the Pill Carnival mural on Temple Street.
He was interested in having a memorial for Fred Isaacs, who had not long passed away.
Fred came over on the Windrush…