Renowned artist Nathan Wyburn commissioned by Mastercard Today, a closely guarded secret has been revealed! Nathan Wyburn, the acclaimed Cardiff-based artist, has been commissioned by Mastercard to create his most ambitious work of art ever. The former Britain’s Got Talent finalist needs help from the public and has issued a call for anyone in Cardiff this weekend to join him at the Capitol Centre from 8am – 5pm to contribute to this new piece. Exact details of the work of art…
LOVE CLEANS UP Newly engaged modern art lovers Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been treated to a special engagement present: a portrait of the pair ‘cleaned’ out of a dirty carpet. Commissioned by Carpet Stain Remover maker Dr. Beckmann, the artwork has been created by artist Nathan Wyburn, who has previously depicted Mariah Carey out of glitter and Donald Trump out of tacos. The portrait, called ‘Love Cleans Up’, measures a massive 12ft x 16ft, and involved Wyburn using the award-winning product…
Artist Nathan Wyburn has teamed up with charity Save the Children to promote its flagship fundraiser Christmas Jumper Day by creating a portrait of Welsh-born and Hollywood actor Luke Evans out of Christmas jumpers and decorations. Christmas Jumper Day is back for the sixth year running on Friday 15th December and is expecting over 5 million people across the UK to take part to help raise money for vulnerable children around the world. Taking part is simple by signing up at christmasjumperday.org, sticking on a…
Roath Rocks is so much more than just music. The music festival runs annually, promoting local artists from in and around Cardiff, with proceeds going to various different charities. The organisation also regularly puts on great gigs in various venues around the country’s capital. But the real story is the founder of Roath Rocks, Wayne Courtney. One of our columnists for the magazine, an award winning fundraiser, and an all round great guy, Wayne Courtney dedicates his time to helping…
Base + Barley, a sourdough pizza and craft beer restaurant located on Queen Street, Cardiff, has collaborated with local artist Nathan Wyburn to create a unique Manic Street Preachers portrait made entirely from pizza. With May 2016 marking the 20th anniversary of the Manic Street Preachers’ epic album Everything Must Go, the Base + Barley team wanted to do something to celebrate the success of one of their favourite bands. In the spirit of rock and roll, however, they wanted…
It’s a beautiful sunny day in Cardiff and the perfect time to catch up with fellow Cardiff Times writer and local artist Nathan Wyburn. We decide to meet at the Cameo Club on Welfield road in Roath. Nathan has some of his work proudly displayed here. As you walk through the door you will no doubt spot the portraits of Welsh legend Tom Jones and Gavin and Stacey’s very own Nessa (a.k.a Ruth Jones). Look at little closer and you…
