Description: Limited edition and origional cartoon art. Grand Ole Art is based on vintage Jazz and art deco styles.
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I'm a cartoon artist, based in Crystal Palace in South London. I'm also an actor but when I'm not on stage, I work full time as an artist and children's book illustrator and writer.
I love old art deco style art posters, especially from the 1920's. I have a lot of fun with my pictures, capturing musicians, sports players, people just having fun.
It all started with the jazz musicians. I was inspired by legendary stars like Robert Johnson, Miles Davies, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday. Cuban Percussionists like Jack Costanzo, Carlos "Patato" Valdes and Frank “Machito” Grillo, all had such an amazing physical poise when they played I thought I would to try and capture it as best I can.