Laura Selevos
Lancashire born graduate of Fine Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University, Selevos went on to become a professional working artist around the UK, Switzerland and is currently based out in Vancouver, Canada.
Continuing to develop her process over the last 10+ years she aims to create vibrant, statement portraits that bring a burst of colour into any interior.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Selevos chooses to keep exposed the bones of the painting in the finished work as well as occasionally sharing elements of progression through time lapse films on her YouTube channel! Unusually choosing to work with emulsion and marker pen, she explores colour and playfulness of paint, layering bold brush strokes, splatters and drips with flimsy linear marking, contrasted with focused pen work to add structure to the form. Imagery comes from sometimes multiple photographs and video footage that translate into layers of textured paint and pen, a style influenced from her interest in street art. Selevos fluid method is ever evolving and making mistakes is all very much part of the process!
Lancashire born graduate of Fine Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University, Selevos went on to become a professional working artist around the UK, Switzerland and is currently based out in Vancouver, Canada.
Continuing to develop her process over the last 10+ years she aims to create vibrant, statement portraits that bring a burst of colour into any interior.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Selevos chooses to keep exposed the bones of the painting in the finished work as well as occasionally sharing elements of progression through time lapse films on her YouTube channel! Unusually choosing to work with emulsion and marker pen, she explores colour and playfulness of paint, layering bold brush strokes, splatters and drips with flimsy linear marking, contrasted with focused pen work to add structure to the form. Imagery comes from sometimes multiple photographs and video footage that translate into layers of textured paint and pen, a style influenced from her interest in street art. Selevos fluid method is ever evolving and making mistakes is all very much part of the process!
$3,000.00
Acrylic, emulsion, spray paint, marker pen on canvas.
48x36"
This painting is the first collaborative piece between Selevos and Caitlyn Sponheimer; known for her huge abstract paintings and playful work with text. Caitlyn created the backdrop for Selevos to work on, and the result is this explosion of color and energy for the Sedin twins to sit on top of! Let's Go Canucks!
$1,000.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
24x36"
This study portrait of Selevos is one of two self portrait pieces. It combines playful composition and unapologetic brush strokes and a bold colour palette. The line work and text refine to accurately capture her features from multiple angles.
$650.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
24x24"
This fun portrait of Selevos is one of two self portrait study pieces. It combines playful colour and bold brush strokes to capture form and depth, and her line work refines to accurately capture her features.
$320.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
12x16"
This smaller than normal canvas, combines so many elements typically found in Selevos larger scale works! Playful colour and big brush strokes really capture form and depth, her line work refines to bring out Jimi Hendrix face- this painting also showcases two of Selevos favourite colours to work with, pink and green!
$200.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
8x8"
This little study piece of Elton John really focusses on Selevos love of colour, complementary colour and mark making. It's a simplified study piece that packs all the elements of Selevos larger work, into one tiny canvas!
$1,800.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
36x48"
This bold, colourful portrait captures "Samatha' from Sex and the City's smoulder! Chosen for a subject matter, as Kim Cattrall grew up on Vancouver Island, Selevos was very excited to start painting local icons! The brushstrokes add energy, form and depth to this portrait, in a colour palette unique to Selevos style!
$500.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
18x24"
This painting is a first born from an AI generated reference image, the playfulness of the colour palette and the subject matter really elevate the narrative of this portrait! Selevos created a tutorial for this painting on her YouTube channel for anyone to have a go at making their own 'Apple Juggler'!
$800.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
24x24"
A celebration, "party painting"- perfect for any dining space or event room! Selevos plays with colour, light and form to create this 'YAY' balloon banner. Step back to take in the illusion, get closer to take in the details!
$800.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
24x24"
'Airbnb Artwork' was the first painting Selevos made after arriving into Vancouver. Desperate to create something and not yet with a studio, Selevos turned a corner of her airbnb into a little studio and simplified her palette to two colours only, an experiment that created a great contrast and love of light and pattern!
$620.00
Acrylic, emulsion, marker pen on canvas.
18x18"
This painting was inspired by the Barbie movie trailer, which jogged a memory of Selevos childhood spent walking around on tiptoes. This fun, colour pop piece is sure to be a great talking point and maybe even evoke memories for you too!