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| | occupation = Artist, designer | |||
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| | website = {{url|https://teddymcdonald.art/}} | |||
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| '''Teddy McDonald''' is a British contemporary artist. He has painted guitars used by ], painted with members of the royal family, and painted a Range Rover Autobiography Art Car.<ref name="gq">{{cite web|last=Quily-Harper|first=Conrad|date=3 June 2016|title=Teddy M on the creation of 'Royal Love' with the Duchess of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie|url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/teddy-m-royal-love|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231105445/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/teddy-m-royal-love|archive-date=31 December 2018|accessdate=1 February 2019|work=GQ|location=UK}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | |||
| '''Teddy M''' is a ] contemporary artist. In 2016, he was described by '']'' magazine as "The Artist to Watch".<ref name=gq>{{cite web|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/teddy-m-royal-love |title=Teddy M on the creation of 'Royal Love' with the Duchess of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie | British GQ |website=Gq-magazine.co.uk |date=2016-06-03 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> | |||
| The artist works with acrylics, spray paints and paint markers on canvas, board and other media and also paints on his iPad producing large scale works on aluminium or as reverse perspex mounts.<ref>http://teddym.com/bio/4573674427</ref> | |||
| ==Work== | ==Work== | ||
| McDonald loaned a guitar named "Green T" to Ed Sheeran, who played it on his X Tour.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=The artist who designed Ed Sheeran's guitar and rubs shoulder with royalty|url=https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/16605494.burford-artists-client-list-includes-ed-sheeran-royalty/|access-date=2020-08-04|website=Oxford Mail|language=en}}</ref> It was one of the first Ed Sheeran items to go to auction, and when ] sold it in December 2015 it doubled its estimate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1295199/abbas-piano-who-smashed-guitar-ed-sheerans-stratocaster-sell |title=ABBA's Piano, Who Smashed Guitar, Ed Sheeran's Stratocaster Sell in Bonhams Rock Auction |publisher=Blouin Artinfo |date=11 December 2015 |accessdate=2017-01-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116154919/http://www.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1295199/abbas-piano-who-smashed-guitar-ed-sheerans-stratocaster-sell |archive-date=16 January 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sheeran also commissioned a guitar that was a collaboration between McDonald and New York street artist ] aka Crash.<ref name=":2" /> Sheeran played the 'Crash x Teddy M' Fender Stratocaster at the Glastonbury Festival, 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Ed Sheeran headlined Glastonbury Festival 2017 playing a Stratocaster guitar designed by an artist from Bibury|url=https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/15377318.ed-sheeran-headlined-glastonbury-festival-2017-playing-a-stratocaster-guitar-designed-by-an-artist-from-bibury/|access-date=2020-08-04|website=Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| 2013<br> | |||
| The artist created a digital media artwork personally approved by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ericclapton.com/news/sale-teddy-ms-eric-clapton-portraits-aid-crossroads-centre-25206 |title=Sale Of Teddy M's Eric Clapton Portraits To Aid Crossroads Centre |publisher=Eric Clapton |date=2013-05-16 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-sale-teddy-ms-eric-clapton-portraits-aid-crossroads-centre |title=Sale Of Teddy M's Eric Clapton Portraits To Aid Crossroads Centre |website=Whereseric.com |date= |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> | |||
| McDonald collaborated with ], ] and ] on a charity project. The members of the royal family, working on the lawn of ] in May 2016, added their own 'graffiti' to a painting titled "Royal Love",<ref name="gq" /> which was exhibited at Masterpiece London<ref name="gq" /> and then sold, with proceeds going to ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Michelle Tauber |url=http://people.com/royals/princesses-beatrice-eugenie-and-sarah-ferguson-create-graffiti/ |title=Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson Create Graffiti |website=People.com |date=22 June 2016 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> | |||
| 2015<br> | |||
| The musician ] borrowed a painted ] known as "Green T" from Teddy M for use on his X world tour in 2015. The guitar was played in 18 countries on the single "]" and later sold at ], London for £12,500 (Dec 2015).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22818/lot/179/ |title=Ed Sheeran: 'Green T' Fender Stratocaster Eric Clapton Signature Model guitar used by Ed Sheeran on his X world tour 2015, Serial No. SZ2201386 |website=Bonhams.com |date= |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> | |||
| He created an art car using a ] Autobiography, calling it a "roving sculpture".<ref name="drivetribe.com">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2017|title=A RANGE ROVER LIKE NO OTHER: NEW TEDDY M ART CAR REVEALED|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/N42CoElZQEKWPrc2xsZWEg?iid=XIS__3HkSNyxM9EtutqskA|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222194252/https://drivetribe.com/p/N42CoElZQEKWPrc2xsZWEg?iid=XIS__3HkSNyxM9EtutqskA|archive-date=22 February 2017|access-date=22 February 2017|website=}}</ref> | |||
| Ed Sheeran also commissioned an art guitar as a collaboration between Teddy M and New York street art pioneer ]. Known as the Crash x Teddy M Stratocaster, the brightly painted guitar features the first use of the Teddy M Heart and the iconic eye symbol of Crash. Ed Sheeran debuted the guitar at his Wembley Stadium, London concerts in July 2015. The guitar also features on Sheeran's Live concert DVD, Jumpers for Goalposts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teddym.com/crash-x-teddy-m-fender-strat/4592641506 |title=Crash x Teddy M Stratocaster for Ed Sheeran |website=Teddym.com |date= |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1295199/abbas-piano-who-smashed-guitar-ed-sheerans-stratocaster-sell |title=ABBA’s Piano, Who Smashed Guitar, Ed Sheeran’s Stratocaster Sell in Bonhams Rock Auction |publisher=Blouin Artinfo |date=2015-12-11 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> | |||
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| The ] commissioned McDonald to create an artwork for permanent display in 2018.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=28 May 2018|title=Rag Week Artwork|url=https://www.rausu.co.uk/articles/rag-week-artwork/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228141049/https://www.rausu.co.uk/articles/rag-week-artwork/|archive-date=28 February 2020|access-date=28 February 2020|website=}}</ref> | |||
| British GQ editor, ], requested the loan of the painting titled, YUM YUM (2011) for installation in his office at Vogue House during 2015. ] | |||
| McDonald has created large scale reverse perspex mounted portraits of ] to benefit Clapton's Crossroads Antigua Charity. He has also created reverse perspex mounted portraits of ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=16 May 2013|title=Sale Of Teddy M's Eric Clapton Portraits To Aid Crossroads Centre|url=https://www.ericclapton.com/news/sale-teddy-ms-eric-clapton-portraits-aid-crossroads-centre-25206|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230230632/http://www.ericclapton.com/news/sale-teddy-ms-eric-clapton-portraits-aid-crossroads-centre-25206|archive-date=30 December 2017|access-date=2 August 2020|website=}}</ref> | |||
| 2016<br>Teddy M created the first Royal graffiti titled "Royal Love" with ], ] and ] on the lawn of ].<ref name=gq/> Royal Love was exhibited at Masterpiece London and auctioned at a private dinner in June 2016 by Lord Dalmeny of Sotheby's for a five figure sum. The proceeds from the sale were donated to the charity, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.childrenincrisis.org/news/pictures-masterpiece-london-2016-gala-dinner |title=In pictures - the Masterpiece London 2016 gala dinner |publisher=Children in Crisis |date=2016-07-22 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Michelle Tauber |url=http://people.com/royals/princesses-beatrice-eugenie-and-sarah-ferguson-create-graffiti/ |title=Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson Create Graffiti |website=People.com |date=2016-06-22 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> ] | |||
| McDonald painted the helmet used by British mountaineer ] on his 16th climb of ] in May, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Balls |first1=Ed |title=British climber hails 'one of the best days' on Everest after record climb |date=16 May 2022 |url=https://perspectivemag.co.uk/british-climber-hails-one-of-the-best-days-on-everest-after-record-climb/ |publisher=Perspective |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref> | |||
| Teddy M was commissioned by ] heir ] to create paintings for his private collection which also includes original paintings by ] & ], ], ] and many more. <ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Pitts |url=http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/14352081.Talented_Cotswold_artist_sells_two_works_to_Fiat_heir_and_art_collector_Lapo_Elkann/ |title=Talented Cotswold artist sells two works to Fiat heir and art collector Lapo Elkann (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard) |website=Wiltsglosstandard.co.uk |date=2016-03-17 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> | |||
| == Reception == | |||
| 2017<br>] exclusively revealed the Teddy M ] Autobiography Art Car.<ref>https://drivetribe.com/p/N42CoElZQEKWPrc2xsZWEg?iid=XIS__3HkSNyxM9EtutqskA</ref> The Range Rover features blocks of colour hand-painted by the artist on vinyl along with a Teddy M Heart design over the hood. The installation of the painted vinyl was then completed, under the direction of the artist, by paint protection and car customisation specialists WrapStyle UK. ] | |||
| ''GQ'' wrote a profile of McDonald calling him "The Artist to Watch".<ref name="gq" /> | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:26, 15 July 2024
British artist
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, designer |
| Known for | Contemporary art, design |
| Website | teddymcdonald |
Teddy McDonald is a British contemporary artist. He has painted guitars used by Ed Sheeran, painted with members of the royal family, and painted a Range Rover Autobiography Art Car.
Work
McDonald loaned a guitar named "Green T" to Ed Sheeran, who played it on his X Tour. It was one of the first Ed Sheeran items to go to auction, and when Bonhams sold it in December 2015 it doubled its estimate. Sheeran also commissioned a guitar that was a collaboration between McDonald and New York street artist John Matos aka Crash. Sheeran played the 'Crash x Teddy M' Fender Stratocaster at the Glastonbury Festival, 2017.
McDonald collaborated with Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Sarah, Duchess of York on a charity project. The members of the royal family, working on the lawn of Royal Lodge in May 2016, added their own 'graffiti' to a painting titled "Royal Love", which was exhibited at Masterpiece London and then sold, with proceeds going to Children in Crisis.
He created an art car using a Range Rover Autobiography, calling it a "roving sculpture".
The Royal Agricultural University commissioned McDonald to create an artwork for permanent display in 2018.
McDonald has created large scale reverse perspex mounted portraits of Eric Clapton to benefit Clapton's Crossroads Antigua Charity. He has also created reverse perspex mounted portraits of Joan Collins and Sharron Davies.
McDonald painted the helmet used by British mountaineer Kenton Cool on his 16th climb of Mount Everest in May, 2022.
Reception
GQ wrote a profile of McDonald calling him "The Artist to Watch".
References
- ^ Quily-Harper, Conrad (3 June 2016). "Teddy M on the creation of 'Royal Love' with the Duchess of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie". GQ. UK. Archived from the original on 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "Rag Week Artwork". 28 May 2018. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- ^ "The artist who designed Ed Sheeran's guitar and rubs shoulder with royalty". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- "ABBA's Piano, Who Smashed Guitar, Ed Sheeran's Stratocaster Sell in Bonhams Rock Auction". Blouin Artinfo. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "Ed Sheeran headlined Glastonbury Festival 2017 playing a Stratocaster guitar designed by an artist from Bibury". Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- Michelle Tauber (22 June 2016). "Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson Create Graffiti". People.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "A RANGE ROVER LIKE NO OTHER: NEW TEDDY M ART CAR REVEALED". 2017. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- "Sale Of Teddy M's Eric Clapton Portraits To Aid Crossroads Centre". 16 May 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- Balls, Ed (16 May 2022). "British climber hails 'one of the best days' on Everest after record climb". Perspective. Retrieved 18 May 2022.