Winter 09:
The leather painting business is going steadily, and I’ve featured in Back Street Heroes this winter.
Webmaster note, July 09:
I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere congratulations to Lindsay, who has now become a mother! Congratulations!
Summer 09:
I am a practicing tattoo designer. I have been selected to design for one of the biggest designers in America (details to follow). I have published a small selection of my designs to date. If you would like me to design a tattoo for you, please email me for further details. My work is heavily influenced by Gods, astrology, spirituality, ancient religion and rituals.
I also offer a bespoke leather painting service. I can offer leather jacket painting, panniers, waistcoats and most other leather items. Again, please contact me for a quotation, and I will be more than happy to assist you.
Spring 09:
Lindsay is expecting! She continues her tattoo designing and details of this will be updated in the tattoo section of this site.
Autumn 08:
Lindsay is currently designing tattoos and hoping to expand in this area in the future.
Spring 08:
Lindsay is currently teaching art full time, and plans a new exhibition for 2009. She is also extending her portfolio into digital imaging & media.
Nov 07:
Lindsay will be exhibiting some pieces from the endangered species collection in Annie's Tea Room, Flitwick, from 12th November
Oct 07:
Lindsay also received this editorial in The Bedfordshire Times and Citizen 'Go!' Section on Friday, October 5 2007:
'Artists focus on wildlife'
A new gallery of work by artist Lindsay Chessum, based on endangered species and the environment, is currently on show at Marston Vale Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine. Alongside each piece is supporting text to help educate viewers on the current status of each species. Lindsay hopes to raise awareness and consciousness about the endangered species, and is donating ten percent of her commission to the World Wildlife Fund, and 20 per cent to the Marston Vale Forest Centre itself. The exhibition runs until November 12, with free admission.
Following article from Beds on Sunday regarding Lindsay's latest exhibition:
Doing her bit for the survival of the species - endangered ones anyway - Lindsay Chessum has been working on a new collection of paintings (right) that are on show and for sale in the Forest Centre gallery.
This body of work is, Lindsay says, her personal legacy and sales will benefit both the Marston Vale Charity and the World Wildlife Fund.
Pictures from the Marston Vale Forest Centre exhibition
Oct 07:
Lindsay is teaching a small adult class techniques of charcoal and pastels.
Please contact Lindsay about details of potential classes in the Bedfordshire area.
Sep 07:
Lindsay will be holding an exhibition at Marston Vale Forest Centre;
A place... The Forest covers sixty square miles of Bedfordshire. There are a growing number of beautiful woodlands, wetlands and open spaces for everyone to enjoy.
A living, breathing project... The Forest is young and growing! Join us as a Friend of the Forest, adopt a tree, make a donation or enjoy a drink at the lake-side bar and café - every penny is ploughed back into creating the Forest.
A plan... We're a charity, passionate about repairing the damage of a hundred years of industrialisation.The exhibition commences 1st October & running to 12th November. The venue was specifically picked to tie in with the nature of this new collection. The pieces will be specifically featuring endangered species of the UK and rest of the world. Lindsay hopes to raise awareness and consciousness for this subject matter, by donating 10% of commissions to the WWF. 20% will go the Marston Vale Forest Centre itself. Please support this worthy cause by popping along.
Apr 07:
Lindsay is linked to the Saatchi Gallery.
Mar 07:
Lindsay is now showing at Waitrose, 9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard until the end of April.
Adopt an Artist is a scheme organised by South Beds D.C., and aims to promote dialogue between the arts and business communities, hoping in the longer term that many new spaces will appear for local artists to exhibit their work at any time of the year. Please contact South Beds District Council Arts Development on 01582 474166.
Nov 06:
Lindsay has been involved in a mural project at Brewers Hill School, Dunstable. Its part of the schools anti-bullying campaign, this is to encourage children to visualize ways to counter act bullying through imagery.
Keely Ferguson, Head of Art at Brewers Hill, was responsible for the murals conception.
Oct 06:
Lindsay's prints are now available to buy from Bromham Mill.
Lindsay is also producing bespoke paintings for Atlantic World Wide Movers. She is producing paintings of clients houses as keep sakes after relocation.
Sep 06:
Lindsay has rejoined Artists Network Bedfordshire and Bedford Arts Forum and plans to exhibit in Bedfordshire next year.
Mar 05:
Lindsay will be exhibiting two pieces at Flitwick Library from 5-19 Mar.
Feb 05:
Lindsay will be offering a full bespoke interior service.
She has completed extensive training in painting and decorating, and can offer you interior design consultations, mural and trompe l'oeil services.
Jan 05:
Lindsay will be showing two print pieces at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine from mid-January.
Jul 04:
Gallery Exhibition Private View 18 Sep 7.00 - 9.00pm - All welcome
Exhibition runs 18 Sep – 29 Oct 2004, 10-4.30pm week days only. At Bowen West Theatre, Landsdowne Road, Bedford (01234 219333). Admission free.
The exhibition at Bowen West Theatre follows almost a year after the successful solo show at Bromham Mill, Bedford, This exhibition now showcases both new paintings completed in the last year, as well as key pieces from my painting career. The new collection of work follows on with inspiration based around the concept of spirit. Spirit being a moment, thought or emotion represented through a visual expression. Self-portraits represent personal experience, sometimes in a metaphorical way. Animals and natural or organic subject matter can express a mood or experience or even a human emotion, sometimes in a metaphorical sense. In whatever interpretation, the work is ‘real’ in that its entirely based on experience and spiritual awareness.
Jun 04:
Lindsay is currently preparing for the Bedford River Festival on the 3 - 4 July 2004, where she will be supporting Bedfordshire Arts Forum and Artists Network Bedfordshire. Come along and find out more about the diverse artists and events which these organizations promote and support.
Lindsay is currently preparing for her annual solo exhibition, which will be at the Bowen West Theatre, Bedford, 18 September – 30 October 2004. All are welcome. Please contact Lindsay if you require any further information.
Apr 04:
Lindsay will be showing two charcoal pieces at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine from 19th April.
Jan 04:
From Feburary you can find some of Lindsay's work for sale at The Jaffa Orchard, Pembroke Street, Bedford.
Lindsay has examples of her work for sale in Polly Flinders Art & Craft Emporium, High Street, Bedford. The work will remain there until further notice.
She also has work for sale on www.arttraderuk.net, which supports and shows a wide variety of art-work.
Oct 03:
Lindsay is exhibiting at Bromham Mill Gallery, Bromham Mill, Bedfordshire between 6 September - 26 October.
On the opening night over 200 people attended, including the Mayor of Bedford:
The exhibition also received an editorial in the Bedfordshire on Sunday newspaper in September
