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MyEyecon: Jamie Ballard the grown up Harry Potter.
Jamie Ballard is a British stage and screen actor best known for portraying the adult Harry Potter in the original West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at London’s Palace Theatre, a role he originated in 2018 and reprised multiple times, including after the show’s COVID-19 hiatus in 2021. Trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), he has an extensive theatre background, including performances in Shakespearean works like Richard II
Mark East
Dec 26, 20252 min read


Creating Stunning Portraits: The Eyecon Singer Edition
Looking for a dynamic and striking way to showcase a subject using pastel and charcoal on black paper? Art tutorial, by Art-Marco
Mark East
Nov 23, 20254 min read


The Eyecon Range Continues to Expand: New “Actor” and “Athlete” and now “Gorilla” Pastel Portraits
Breaking Tradition: New Substrates, Reverse Workflow
For the first time, I stepped away from my trusted Clairefontaine Pastelmat and embrace
Mark East
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Exciting Launch: MyEyeCon.com Brings Limited Edition Giclée Prints of Art-Marco’s Eyecons Series to Fans!
Big news for art lovers! www.myeyecon.com is now live, offering limited edition Giclée prints of Art-Marco’s captivating Eyecons series.
Mark East
Oct 19, 20253 min read


How to Create a Stunning Charcoal Portrait of a Blue-Eyed Cat: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Untitled
Discover how to create a lifelike charcoal portrait of “Persil,” a blue-eyed cat, with this step-by-step tutorial!
Mark East
Oct 16, 20255 min read


Overcoming the "Heinz 57" Dog Portrait hurdles
Is this a Norfolk Terrier a Norwich Terrier or a Border Terrier? Why is it important to know? Creating a dog portrait in mixed media.
Mark East
Mar 22, 20254 min read


Who was the artist Adrian Hill?
Discover the life and work of Adrian Hill, a pioneering TV artist and war sketcher. Learn about his influential books and iconic sketches.
Mark East
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Coping with Pet Loss: Remembering Your Faithful Companion Through Custom Art
Have you recently lost a beloved pet—a loyal dog, cat, or other faithful companion—who was more like family than just an animal?
Mark East
Jan 15, 20255 min read


A man, a guitar and a passion - Gretsch
There are times in your life when you are asked to do something, you willingly say yes to and then after due consideration you realise...
Mark East
Feb 9, 20244 min read


What is a Catalan Sheepdog?
That was the first thing I had to research when Linda got in touch recently and sent me her photos of Buddy and Bessie. What makes a...
Mark East
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Pet Portraits Charcoal - Meet Jupiter the Cocker Spaniel
So here is my latest commission underway. Meet Jupiter a litttle Cocker Spaniel puppy. The photo was kindly provided by an SAA artist,...
Mark East
Jan 7, 20242 min read


Why produce Pet Portraits in Charcoal?
I’ve been painting watercolours for the last two years, and got bored wanting a new challenge. Personality fault? Possibly but actually I...
Mark East
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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