Blog Posts in December 2009
The following posts were submitted in "December 2009".
The Design Files
A Picture Book First and Foremost…and 5 questions with David Bromley. Writing this little blog for the past 2 years has brought me so many amazing and unexpected experiences... but I have to say, this one really takes the cake! Last Thursday evening, I attended the launch of - a ...Read morePosted at 8:52am on 18.12.09
Daily Imprint
Thursday, 17 December 2009 - (Art Inspiration). Artist David Bromley has fast become Australia's Andy Warhol, creating instantly recognisable portraits of society's leading figures. Just like his American counterpart, he's prolific as an illustrator too. David is a man with a - ...Read morePosted at 10:1am on 17.12.09
Pretty as a Bromley - Michi Girl
Pretty as a Bromley - Thursday, 17th December 2009 - I asked my sister what she wanted for her birthday last year and she said she wanted a David Bromley. Um...? Yeah, and I want a solid gold toilet but hey, I am not made of money. But now look - she can have three books! Not I ...Read morePosted at 8:3pm on 16.12.09
Stonnington Leader
Stonnington Leader, 15th December 2009. Page 19Prahran artist David Bromley says he's not yet interesting enough to write his memoir. Yet the three art books he's just released could prove to be as revealing as an autobiography. A Picture Book First & Foremost is his first foray ...Read morePosted at 4:13pm on 15.12.09
Adelaide Launch
We had the first launch of A Picture Book First and Foremost last week in Adelaide. Very exciting. I painted and collaged some cars (the bentley you'll see in the book) and they were exhibited amongst some of the paintings from the book. It was great to be in the new BMW which i ...Read morePosted at 9:41am on 09.12.09
The Vine
David Bromley is Brit born artist who has embraced a lark of a career in painting Boy's Own Adventure tableaux and dreams. He takes his brushing with a painterly vigor while all the while taking inspiration from the best of pop culture - both contemporary and nostalgic. The and ...Read morePosted at 6:24pm on 08.12.09
Adelaide Advertiser
As an artist obsessed with nostalgic nostalgic images of childhood, David Bromley only had one way to publish his work - as a satchel full of schoolbooks. "There's been approaches to do a book for about four or five years now - but I don't think I'm old enough to start combing I ...Read morePosted at 6:13pm on 08.12.09
The farm
The farm in Daylesford was the first place I’d put up a billboard/collage. It was nice to finally return to do it so many years later. As a kid I was a sign writer and was often working up ladders and on top of factory roofs. I recently saw an image in a semi industrial location ...Read morePosted at 3:16pm on 08.12.09