Joe Fenton (artist)
Jonathan "Joe" Simon Bramley-Fenton is an English artist, designer, sculptor and illustrator, who works in monochrome using graphite, ink and acrylics on paper. He has worked on a number of feature films as a concept designer and sculptor, including The Brothers Grimm directed by Terry Gilliam and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy directed by Garth Jennings.[1]
Joe Fenton | |
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| Born | Jonathan Simon Bramley-Fenton Hampstead, London, England |
| Education | Wimbledon College of Art |
| Known for | Drawing, illustrating, sculpting |
| Spouse | Iji Asfaw-Fenton |
Career
Fenton has illustrated two children's picture books: What's Under the Bed? (published in 2008)[2] and Boo! (published in 2010) by Simon & Schuster.[3]
In 2014, he was commissioned to create a one-of-a-kind guitar for PRS Guitars signature artist (and lead guitarist of rock bands Creed and Alter Bridge) Mark Tremonti.[4]
Fenton also produces and directs short films showing his art process, such as The Lullaby (2011)[5] and Flight (2014).
Background
Fenton has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Sculpture from the Wimbledon College of Art.[6]
References
- Hollywood.com, LLC. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) | Movies | Hollywood.com". hollywood.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- Fenton, Joe (2 September 2008). What's Under the Bed?: Joe Fenton: 9781416949435: Amazon.com: Books. ISBN 978-1416949435.
- Fenton, Joe (10 August 2010). Boo!: Joe Fenton: 9781416979364: Amazon.com: Books. ISBN 978-1416979364.
- "Mark Tremonti Shows Off Custom PRS Joe Fenton Guitar – Video | Guitar World". guitarworld.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- "The Lullaby; YouTube". YouTube.com. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- "Interview with the Artist: Joe Fenton | Flush the Fashion". flushthefashion.com. Retrieved 14 June 2014.