Best known for being habitually on our TVs during the late 1990s telling us all how to redecorate our houses in Regency/Renaissance styles whilst donned in flouncing cuffs and pseudo-Edwardian ruffles and bedecked in a flowing, Lion-like mane of period hair, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (almost) become an institution back then. Doyen of BBC property revamp programmes of yore, like Fantasy Rooms, Home Front and perhaps most famous of all, Changing Rooms, Llewelyn-Bowen quickly rose to prominence and became a household name during the back end of the 1990s and the start of the 2000s.
Although he may have slipped out of the mainstream televisual limelight in recent years, Llewelyn-Bowen hasnt being slouching. In fact he been either consultant on other peoples/businesss projects or involved in his very own projects during the intervening years, whilst also finding time to design bespoke collections on behalf of leading soft furnishings and ceramic manufacturers. Oh, and he penned a couple of books too so as to remain on our radar. But perhaps whats of more interest to us, is Llewelyn-Bowens forays into fine art, and precisely when and where it all began for someone whos considered by many to be the UKs premier celebrity designer and artist and furthermore as arbiter of taste to British society.
quickly glossing over the Llewelyn-Bowen rudiments so we can get to the current art stuff, he was born in London in 1965, and after concluding his secondary schooling won a place at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, from where he graduated in 1986 before pursuing a (very diverse) career in design and design-related things. First off and LLB (as hell be henceforth known for word count reasons, and the acronym he appears to operate under these days) landed a role with a company specialising in industrial flooring, and during his tenure in their employ was responsible for many of their best-selling designs. If for example youve ever trod the hallowed ground at Londons Royal Albert Hall or Buckingham Palace or for that matter taken a trip on the Tube youd have unwittingly followed in the footsteps of Llewelyn-Bowen. Or rather, one of his floor designs.
Then, in a nutshell, Llewelyn-Bowen was afforded the opportunity to work alongside a team of successful interior designers, which eventually led to him launching his own design consultancy, which to this day has completed projects and briefs with direct regard to a selection of multi-million pound refurbishments. Then, in 1996, the first episode of Llewelyn-Bowens TV breakthrough, Changing Rooms was aired, which introduced him to the country at large, and which appearance paved the way for an impressive broadcast career which he still enjoys today. Only not quite as prime time it has to be noted.
Now resident of the Cotswolds, the accomplished broadcaster, author, art historian and hardworking charity supporter has returned to his first love of fine art, which sees his latest venture being the launch of a portfolio of stunning artwork inspired by his life-long passion for historical art and interior design. Appearing slightly abstract from some perspectives, Llewelyn-Bowens new releases behold classic figurative studies, and portraits which present a personification of the vintage glamour and elegance which characterized 18th Century living. Fusing contemporary with an altogether more extravagant period style, this unique personal approach saw a total of 8 prints coming together as a set to explore the decorative themes of a distant time. Traditionally known as "capricci", these images disseminate fascinating historical information in a stylish manner silk-screen prints on paper, with hand embellished copper, gold and silver leaf - proffering a beguiling glimpse into the opulence and elegance of the period.
Aside from his welcome return to fine art, Llewelyn-Bowen is currently busy spearheading the launch of his own furniture/soft furnishing collections on an international stage. Called, The House of Laurence, the artists latest three-dimensional direction is targeting new, affluent Middle Eastern markets, including Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Dubai, Qatar and Saudi. Building on his successes with Littlewoods and exposure his range has experienced here in the UK, Llewelyn-Bowen is now working on parallel collections for the aforementioned international markets.
Studio Edition on Canvas
Studio Edition on Canvas
Studio Edition on Canvas
Baroque Gardens With Wise Elephant
Studio Edition on Canvas
Giclée on Canvas
Garden With The Secret Of Life
Giclée on Paper
Giclée on Paper
Giclée on Paper
Giclée on Paper
Giclée on Paper
Giclée on Canvas
Giclée on Paper
Best known for being habitually on our TVs during the late 1990s telling us all how to redecorate our houses in Regency/Renaissance styles whilst donned in flouncing cuffs and pseudo-Edwardian ruffles and bedecked in a flowing, Lion-like mane of period hair, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (almost) become an institution back then. Doyen of BBC property revamp programmes of yore, like Fantasy Rooms, Home Front and perhaps most famous of all, Changing Rooms, Llewelyn-Bowen quickly rose to prominence and became a household name during the back end of the 1990s and the start of the 2000s.
Although he may have slipped out of the mainstream televisual limelight in recent years, Llewelyn-Bowen hasnt being slouching. In fact he been either consultant on other peoples/businesss projects or involved in his very own projects during the intervening years, whilst also finding time to design bespoke collections on behalf of leading soft furnishings and ceramic manufacturers. Oh, and he penned a couple of books too so as to remain on our radar. But perhaps whats of more interest to us, is Llewelyn-Bowens forays into fine art, and precisely when and where it all began for someone whos considered by many to be the UKs premier celebrity designer and artist and furthermore as arbiter of taste to British society.
quickly glossing over the Llewelyn-Bowen rudiments so we can get to the current art stuff, he was born in London in 1965, and after concluding his secondary schooling won a place at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, from where he graduated in 1986 before pursuing a (very diverse) career in design and design-related things. First off and LLB (as hell be henceforth known for word count reasons, and the acronym he appears to operate under these days) landed a role with a company specialising in industrial flooring, and during his tenure in their employ was responsible for many of their best-selling designs. If for example youve ever trod the hallowed ground at Londons Royal Albert Hall or Buckingham Palace or for that matter taken a trip on the Tube youd have unwittingly followed in the footsteps of Llewelyn-Bowen. Or rather, one of his floor designs.
Then, in a nutshell, Llewelyn-Bowen was afforded the opportunity to work alongside a team of successful interior designers, which eventually led to him launching his own design consultancy, which to this day has completed projects and briefs with direct regard to a selection of multi-million pound refurbishments. Then, in 1996, the first episode of Llewelyn-Bowens TV breakthrough, Changing Rooms was aired, which introduced him to the country at large, and which appearance paved the way for an impressive broadcast career which he still enjoys today. Only not quite as prime time it has to be noted.
Now resident of the Cotswolds, the accomplished broadcaster, author, art historian and hardworking charity supporter has returned to his first love of fine art, which sees his latest venture being the launch of a portfolio of stunning artwork inspired by his life-long passion for historical art and interior design. Appearing slightly abstract from some perspectives, Llewelyn-Bowens new releases behold classic figurative studies, and portraits which present a personification of the vintage glamour and elegance which characterized 18th Century living. Fusing contemporary with an altogether more extravagant period style, this unique personal approach saw a total of 8 prints coming together as a set to explore the decorative themes of a distant time. Traditionally known as "capricci", these images disseminate fascinating historical information in a stylish manner silk-screen prints on paper, with hand embellished copper, gold and silver leaf - proffering a beguiling glimpse into the opulence and elegance of the period.
Aside from his welcome return to fine art, Llewelyn-Bowen is currently busy spearheading the launch of his own furniture/soft furnishing collections on an international stage. Called, The House of Laurence, the artists latest three-dimensional direction is targeting new, affluent Middle Eastern markets, including Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Dubai, Qatar and Saudi. Building on his successes with Littlewoods and exposure his range has experienced here in the UK, Llewelyn-Bowen is now working on parallel collections for the aforementioned international markets.
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