Drawing of a friends band whilst they practice. More to follow!
Logo illustrations for The Fire Pit Camp
I have created illustrations for an identity for this super cool Norfolk venue. They are a small, family run, boutique glamping site who host a wide variety of events, festival weddings, corporate away days and parties.
Working with Bobby Burrage of The Click I hand drew illustrations to represent the several aspects of what The Fire Pit Camp offers. These illustrations sit alongside the graphic device created by Bobby and will work across various channels.
Great project to work on and I really love what The Fire Pit do, a pleasure to work with both Bobby and the guys at Fire Pit. Great to see this out there!
Check them out at: thefirepitcamp.co.uk
Airbnb drawing experience
I’m now offering an Airbnb experience ‘Drawing historic Norwich on location’.
The experience will be myself taking a group around historic Norwich whilst capturing sights and scenes in pen and watercolour. All materials will be provided and the experience will finish in a pub! Sounds good to me – looking forward to hosting these.
For more info and to book check their website:
airbnb.co.uk/experiences
Norwich Association of illustrators 'Drink & Draw' event
I attended the recent Norwich AOI ‘Drink & Draw’ event where I captured some scenes and people as they took part. It was a really good evening with lots of creative types all together, and for once I wasn’t the only person drawing! Norwich has a growing creative community and events like this really highlight this, glad to be a part of it.
Featured on bookastreetartist.com
This is a listings website based in Lisbon where people and brands can find unique artists for any moment. From street performers, musicians, dancers through to visual artists.
Below is a link to my page and the live art services I am providing in London and Norfolk. Exciting to be a part of their portfolio of exciting acts working for some big brand names across Europe!
bookastreetartist.com/owen-mathers
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Feast Norfolk magazine feature
There is a feature about myself in the current issue of the excellent Feast Norfolk Magazine - it includes some of my foodie drawings along with a short interview. You can find the magazine in independent restaurants and cafes across Norfolk. Thanks guys, it looks great!
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Race for Life
My mum took part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life at the Norfolk showground on the 11th May, and I went along to show my support!
So many people taking part, great atmosphere and energy. I drew some of the scenes on some appropriately coloured paper!
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Drawing the London Marathon 2019
I have been wanting to document the London Marathon for a few years now, after completing it myself in 2017. The city is so full of life and movement, lots of great subjects, and with the backdrop of iconic locations.
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Billboard for the UEA Sportspark
A billboard for the UEA Sportspark featuring my illustration (and handwriting) is currently up on Barn Road, Norwich.
It was produced as part of their ‘Imagine the possibilities’ campaign, which features three illustrations that I also animated for screen and online usage.
Lolcal News Exhibition
I have an artwork in this weekends ‘Lolcal News’ exhibition at OPEN Norwich. The exhibition features artworks from leading regional creatives made in response to local press headlines. All artwork available to buy with proceeds going towards OPEN Youth Trust.
Drawing a Cyclo-Cross event
I went to watch the Diss CC Suffolk Supercross league event at Redgrave on November 24th 2018 and captured the action over one 45min race.
Read More'Imagine the possibilities' for the UEA Sportspark
I was commissioned to produce a set of animated illustrations for the Sportspark to promote their facilities. Using still photography combined with simple black and white line drawing I imagined scenes that someone could be thinking about whilst participating in an activity.
From swimming sessions, goggle football parties through to fitness classes, each illustration depicts a playful scene for each. This was really fun to do, and it was great to bring some movement to my drawings!
The campaign launched on February 1st 2019 and will run for the month across social media, display screens and in print.
Exhibition at Strangers Coffee House
I currently have my work exhibited at Strangers Coffee House in Norwich.
There are large scale prints alongside on location drawings I completed for them of their roasting process.
So why not enjoy some amazing coffee and check some of my work out!
All exhibited artworks are available to buy, email me for a price list.
Documenting the 'Pages Of The Sea' First World War Centenary Event
I was commissioned by Seachange Arts to document Danny Boyle’s ‘Pages Of The Sea’ WW1 Centenary Commemoration Event at Gorleston beach, Norfolk on the 11th November 2018.
Read MoreInterview for online TV channel
Back in September this year I did an interview with online educational TV channel Wayout TV. I was asked to talk about my business and how I operate. The interview is 15 minutes of me answering various questions and also includes drawing a live portrait of the interviewer! The interview is part of a series with individuals who have setup their own ventures, to encourage offenders and prisoners to start their own enterprises. I am told that mine was very useful – so that’s good!
Wedding Illustrations
I am now taking bookings for illustrating weddings!
Working on location, I create illustrations of a wedding day as it happens. These will be a unique celebration of the occasion and an alternative to photographs. I can also draw live portraits of guests, perfect for them to share online.
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Mural for The Ivy Norwich
I have just completed a large scale mural for the staff room of the The Ivy in Norwich. Based on a drawing of the panoramic view of the restaurant as it stands on London Street. Painted using acrylic paints and paint pens.
See more of the project on this page.
I also filmed the majority of the work to make a time lapse video… enjoy!
The Soccerpark
My drawings used to promote the UEA Sportspark
I was recently commissioned by the UEA Sportspark to draw some of it’s facilities on location to help show people the wide range of activities you can do there.
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The scene at the market cross
Wymondham Vintage Day 2018
I literally only heard about this event days before it happened. It sounded like there would be lots to capture so I jumped onboard one of the vintage buses that was running from Norwich to Wymondham on the day and spent a few hours milling around in the crowds capturing some scenes.
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Little Ellingham Vintage Working Show
I visited the Annual Vintage Working Show at Little Ellingham on the 12th August. I love documenting live events, and this one was in the village next to where I grew up in – so familiar territory!
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