‘I’ve always liked a challenge!’ Actor Timothy Spall, 64, is set to showcase his artwork in first solo exhibition – after spending two years learning to paint like J.M.W. Turner for biopic
- The screen star, 64, is set to showcase 20 pieces of his artwork in his first solo exhibition this summer
- Actor Timothy stunned fans when he revealed he spent two years learning to paint like artist J.M.W. Turner for a 2014 biopic
- The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet icon was mentored by consultant Tim Wright when he picked up the brush for the critically-acclaimed Turner film
- In 2019, Timothy portrayed the role of another artist, L. S. Lowry, in Mrs Lowry & Son – a film based on the late drawer’s life
- The occasional presenter was given an ‘intense’ art foundation course to help him portray the professionals to the best of his abilities
- Timothy Spall, Out of the Storm – which was created over a six-month period – will run from 18 June until 18 July at Pontone Gallery in central London
Actor Timothy Spall is set to showcase 20 pieces of his artwork in his first solo exhibition this summer, following a career in the TV and film industry which spans over four decades.
The screen star, 64, stunned fans when he revealed he spent two years learning to paint like artist J.M.W. Turner for a 2014 biopic, but has now taken things a step further by hosting his own show, insisting: ‘I’ve always liked a challenge!’
Timothy Spall, Out of the Storm – which was created over a six-month period – will run from 18 June until 18 July at Pontone Gallery in central London.
‘I’ve always liked a challenge!’ Actor Timothy Spall (pictured in 2017) is set to showcase 20 pieces of his artwork in his first solo exhibition this summer
The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet icon was approached by gallery owner Domenic Pontone to produce a presentation after 14 of his paintings were shown at Salford’s Lowry Gallery two years ago.
On his surprise venture, the Harry Potter star told The Guardian: ‘Talk about being a bit stunned. I’ve always liked a challenge but I thought: Jesus, can I do this?
‘Thousands of brilliant artists never get recognised and I’m aware of that as well. That’s not lost on me, that I’ve been given this opportunity when there are brilliant artists who don’t get a look in.
‘I’ve applied myself to this, not as an evening thing or a hobby but as an absolute determined thing. I went through it and did it. I went through the whole process and I’m not an impostor because I’ve done it.’
Impressive: Timothy Spall, Out of the Storm – which was created over a six-month period – will run from 18 June until 18 July at Pontone Gallery in central London (one of his paintings above)
Where it all started: The screen star, 64, stunned fans when he revealed he spent two years learning to paint like artist J.M.W. Turner for a 2014 biopic
Dedication: The thespian was mentored by consultant Tim Wright when he picked up the brush for the award-winning Turner film (Turner portrayed in an oil painting above)
Timothy was mentored by consultant Tim Wright when he picked up the brush for the critically-acclaimed Turner film, which saw the thespian scoop the Best Actor prize at the 67th Cannes Film Festival.
On his efforts, the screen legend previously told The Independent: ‘You always spend a lot of time working on a character, but preparing for Mr Turner is the most I’ve ever done.’
Paint expert Tim added: ‘I quickly realised he was the sort of person who was going to be responsive and intrigued by the subject.
On a mission: The King’s Speech star recalled painting in between takes and used some of the 16,000 pictures he had stored on his computer to find his style (Timothy’s painting above)
Skilled: In 2019, Timothy portrayed the role of another artist, L. S. Lowry (R in 1965), in Mrs Lowry & Son (L) – a film based on the late drawer’s life
‘He had an interest in art as well – no real training but he was certainly interested in Turner, obsessed by Turner. He was very tenacious. He never cut corners and was very diligent – it was quite impressive to see.’
In 2019, Timothy – who has been passionate about art since he was a teen but turned to acting instead – portrayed the role of another artist, L. S. Lowry, in Mrs Lowry & Son – a film based on the late drawer’s life.
The King’s Speech star previously recalled painting in between takes and used some of the 16,000 pictures he had stored on his computer to find his style.
The occasional presenter was given an ‘intense’ art foundation course to help him portray the professionals to the best of his abilities.
On Pontone Gallery’s site, Timothy’s exhibition is explained as: ‘His thorough preparation for his award-winning role as Mr Turner in the eponymous film, laid the groundwork for this foray into painting.
‘This experience provided the spark and confidence to set himself a rigorous and public challenge. Mounting such an exhibition is not done lightly, and Pontone Gallery is delighted to present Spall’s inaugural solo exhibition in London.’
Critically-acclaimed: The TV and film star’s career spans over four decades (pictured as Barry in 2002)
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