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In May 2016, Teddy M created the first Royal graffiti titled "Royal Love" with ], ] and ] on the lawn of ].<ref>{{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 |website=Gq-magazine.co.uk |date=2016-06-03 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> 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> In May 2016, Teddy M created the first Royal graffiti titled "Royal Love" with ], ] and ] on the lawn of ].<ref>{{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 |website=Gq-magazine.co.uk |date=2016-06-03 |accessdate=2017-01-13}}</ref> 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>


==Famous Art Guitars== ==Art Guitars played by Ed Sheeran==
The musician ] borrowed a painted ] known as "Green T" from Teddy M for use on his X world tour. 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> 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 eye symbol of Crash and was used by Ed Sheeran during his Wembley Stadium concerts in July 2015. The guitar also features on Sheeran's Live concert DVD, ].<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> The musician ] borrowed a painted ] known as "Green T" from Teddy M for use on his X world tour. 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> 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 eye symbol of Crash and was used by Ed Sheeran during his Wembley Stadium concerts in July 2015. The guitar also features on Sheeran's Live concert DVD, ].<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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Teddy M in Milan, Italy during the delivery of his commissions to Lapo Elkann (Feb 2016).

Teddy M is a British contemporary artist. In 2016, he was described by GQ magazine as "The Artist to Watch". The artist works with acrylics, spray paints and paint markers on various media and also paints on his iPad producing large scale works on aluminium or as reverse perspex mounts.

Royal Painting

In May 2016, Teddy M created the first Royal graffiti titled "Royal Love" with Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Sarah, Duchess of York on the lawn of Royal Lodge. 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, Children in Crisis.

Art Guitars played by Ed Sheeran

The musician Ed Sheeran borrowed a painted Fender Stratocaster known as "Green T" from Teddy M for use on his X world tour. The guitar was played in 18 countries on the single "Thinking Out Loud" and later sold at Bonhams, London for £12,500 (Dec 2015). Sheeran also commissioned an art guitar as a collaboration between Teddy M and New York street art pioneer John Crash Matos. Known as the Crash x Teddy M Stratocaster, the brightly painted guitar features the first use of the Teddy M Heart and the eye symbol of Crash and was used by Ed Sheeran during his Wembley Stadium concerts in July 2015. The guitar also features on Sheeran's Live concert DVD, Jumpers for Goalposts.

Green T by Teddy M, played by Ed Sheeran on his X world tour 2015

Notable Collectors

Original paintings by Teddy M are in the private collection of FIAT heir Lapo Elkann along side original paintings by Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat and Damien Hirst amongst others.

Other Projects

In 2013, the artist created a digital media artwork personally approved by Eric Clapton.

References

  1. "Teddy M on the creation of 'Royal Love' with the Duchess of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie | British GQ". Gq-magazine.co.uk. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  2. "Teddy M on the creation of 'Royal Love' with the Duchess of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie". Gq-magazine.co.uk. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  3. "In pictures - the Masterpiece London 2016 gala dinner". Children in Crisis. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  4. Michelle Tauber (2016-06-22). "Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson Create Graffiti". People.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  5. "Ed Sheeran: 'Green T' Fender Stratocaster Eric Clapton Signature Model guitar used by Ed Sheeran on his X world tour 2015, Serial No. SZ2201386". Bonhams.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  6. "Crash x Teddy M Stratocaster for Ed Sheeran". Teddym.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  7. "ABBA's Piano, Who Smashed Guitar, Ed Sheeran's Stratocaster Sell in Bonhams Rock Auction". Blouin Artinfo. 2015-12-11. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  8. Jack Pitts (2016-03-17). "Talented Cotswold artist sells two works to Fiat heir and art collector Lapo Elkann (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)". Wiltsglosstandard.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  9. "Sale Of Teddy M's Eric Clapton Portraits To Aid Crossroads Centre". Eric Clapton. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  10. "Sale Of Teddy M's Eric Clapton Portraits To Aid Crossroads Centre". Whereseric.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.

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