Interview by Melanie Deare
Ckirk’s life reads a bit like a plot to a good cult movie. For more than a decade he rambled across the country consuming legendary amounts of booze, drugs, sex, misadventure and jail food. Yet in 2005 he sobered up, settled down, married and turned his insatiable appetite towards becoming a successful artist. After taking the Dallas art scene by storm, he turned his focus toward a broader global audience. His works are featured in publications (both in print and online) worldwide. Then like any gripping plot line there’s a twist - in 2010 he turned his back on the public eye in an attempt to allow himself to grow as an artist in private. A year later he’s back and a new chapter begins…
Above ‘Artist’s Wife’ by ckirk
Click on the links to visit Red Propeller Gallery online and view a full catalogue of available originals by ckirk and other skilled artists such as Guy Denning, Ian Francis, Russ Mills and TRXTR.

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Fresh off the back of showing in New York, the ever popular Ben Allen has been a busy boy in the studio preparing for group shows in London and Ibiza, upcoming art fairs in Miami, London, Singapore & L.A. and a solo show in London beginning 2012. And if that wasn’t enough he’s even found time to sort out two exclusive SUPERSIZER, signed, limited edition prints of 50 each from his fresh, new ‘Hope Series’ for Red Propeller collectors. ‘Hope Series 6’ & ‘Hope Series 7’ are 60cm x 60cm and at the truly mad price of only £95.00 (+VAT) each. Yes that’s right folks £95.00 (+VAT)!!! On site NOW.
It appears our very own James Baker is making some big waves on the Australian Urban Art scene. Between working on paintings for his November show in Melbourne with high profile Oz Pop Artist Johnny Romeo, two solo shows on the horizon in 2012/2013 and his very own iphone app also in the pipeline. We’re pleased to announce that James has still stayed true to Red Propeller and would like to share his latest offering with you.
The truly magnificent ‘Marengo My Love’ references Jacques-Louis David’s iconic 1801 painting ‘Napoleon Crossing The Alps’ (we love a bit of art history in the mix) - it’s a signed, limited edition print of 40, 44cm x 56cm and at the beautiful price of £60 (+vat) - catch him while you can!
Above: ‘Marengo My Love’ by James Baker
Click HERE to view original work by James Baker available through Red Propeller
An Artist’s Year in Residence in Melbourne, Australia by James Baker
Here for all you readers of Red Propeller Uncut is the much anticipated fourth installment of ‘An Artist’s Year in Residence’. A written and visual journal in James Baker’s own words and photos about moving to Australia for a year. James as you know, is one of our prominent artists and since ‘literally’ moving half way around the world, his creativity is flourishing.
The story continues….
To see more of James Baker’s work please click HERE
Above: James working in his studio
By James Baker
As studios go, in the old ‘worldwide world’ of artist’s studios, my current studio in South Melbourne totally rocks. Bar visiting huntsman, the toilet’s resident red back, cold nights and yellow drinking water - the studio rocks. No new artist can escape challenging studios; we have all done our time - miserable messy places that defy any other civilised abode. In a studio anything seems to go, damp, cold, asbestos, mould etc. We have all paid to experience it, appreciated it, and endeavoured to work our way out of it, whilst dreaming of the gardens of Giverny.
Above: Inside Red Propeller Artist James Baker’s studio.
BEN ALLEN DOUBLE BILL OF BEAUTIES!
Thought we’d stir things up around here this week with two deeply gorgeous Ben Allen’s for you - ‘VISIONS’ & ‘HEARTBREAKER’ keeping them within everyones reach, at the unbelievable price of £25.00(+VAT) each. They are both signed time limited edition prints, 30cm x 36cm sheet size with full margins on 310gsm acid free archival paper and only on sale for 7 days. Edition size will be determined by number sold in that time.
(Above: ‘Visions’ by Ben Allen)
(Above: ‘Heartbreaker’ by Ben Allen)
Ever topical and always pushing the boundaries this week we have a double helping of dynamic TRXTR prints for you - with ‘Fatima’s Other Finger’ & ‘Democratic Rockets’ - they are both signed, stamped, time limited editions, a very respectable 30cm x 42cm and at £25.00 (+VAT) each another Red Propeller art collector special!