Johnnyinthe56 Art & Life Blog

Ok, so you read the post about 'How to Rock Christmas' and were full of good intentions to get organised and have your very own version of a picture-perfect Christmas. Then life took over and here we are with no gifts and the festive season looming large..... Don't panic - we've got your back (again) So you need some gifts - like now! Then a johnnyinthe56 gift voucher is a great call. The recipient can chouse from a wide range of unique and meaningful gifts and the gift vouchers come with immediate email delivery. Pop the amounts you'd like in...

Akira Kurosawa is the legendary film director of Japanese cinema. His work has cast a massive influence across cinema all over the world since the 1950s. He produced a really large body of work and inspired many films, from Star Wars to The Magnificent Seven. I am a huge fan of his films and I produced quite a bit of Akira-inspired art. Whilst I've seen many of his films and know a little about him I realise that there is so much more to know. I wanted to do a feature blog piece about Akira and his films, but I'm...

Here's a question I get asked quite a lot - How Do I Buy Art? It's a really good question and one that can be very easy to answer, with a little thought. When chosing art it is a good idea to ask a few more questions: The following questions will help you answer this one: Why am I buying the Art? to decorate, for a gift, because you like...... Who is it for - you or someone else? Is it for a gift? In that case, it is a good idea to choose a piece that will please the...

I watch loads of films, especially now I paint, as I use them as inspiration for my painting. I thought it would be cool to do a top 10 of my favourite films, but then when I thought about it, a bit more, I realized that my top 10 changes quite often, depending on the weather and my mood and whati've been watching. I also thought it might give you a bit of film inspiration if I just did a big list of my favourites, so here you go..... Please note that many of these are rated 18 UK, so...