APRIL 2009
TBC The Hanging Space, Birmingham

Here's a photo you no doubt never expected to see - Emma striking a pose or two with Derbys BBOY champions, Trinity Warriors. She met the crew for a photoshoot the day after they were chosen to represent the UK with their break-dancing skillz! Well done guys!

They will be appearing in future Concilium Plebis paintings - watch this space...

See the TRINITY WARRIORS in action

EMMA IN IMAGINE FX MAGAZINE

Check out the august 2008 (on sale by July 1st!?) issue of classy art magazine Imagine FX for a feature on Emma where she is categorised as one of august's "3 top traditional artists" in the FXpose Traditional section. Her paintings are described as "fascinating"!

RESIDENTIAL PAINTING CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS

By popular demand Emma is back at Pear Tree Farm Arts Centre teaching her portrait-painting-magic! Click here for dates and booking info.

CONCILIUM PLEBIS IS UNVEILED!

You are invited to the unveiling of the first part of the Concilium Plebis project. Banks Mill Studios will be presenting the new paintings at their Summer Open Studios event.

"Banks’ Mill have invested much energy and resources into a number of embryonic ideas presented by artists over the last year and are delighted that several of these have now come to fruition. Both in terms of profile and diversity this latest display is set to raise the bar of artwork in the city to an unprecedented level.

A focal point of the Open Studios exhibition will be the unveiling of Concilium Plebis, funded by the Arts Council England. Artist Emma Tooth's Concilium Plebis (Latin for Council of Ordinary People) is a collection of portraits based upon the unlikely marriage of fine art and the ASBO generation. This unique juxtaposition of high-brow and low-brow has produced some astonishing results."

Banks Mill Studios 71 Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LB 01332 594170 info@banksmill.org.uk

Private View: friday 27 june 5pm - 8pm
saturday 28 june 11am - 5pm
sunday 29 june 11am - 4pm

EMMA ON THE RADIO AGAIN

Eagle, er, eared listeners may have caught Emma on Radio Derby again on june 26th having a very brief interview on Concilium Plebis and Banks Mill Open Studios.

Emma with her work at Banks Mill.

LONDON'S AFFORDABLE ART FAIR 08

The next Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, London is on Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 October 2008 where several of Emma's paintings will be on sale courtesy of the Biscuit Factory Gallery, Newcastle.

110 galleries will exhibit a fresh line-up of contemporary art - all priced up to £3,000.

The fair’s relaxed atmosphere invites first time buyers to browse amongst the thousands of artworks, whilst seasoned collectors can seek out hot new artists.

SHORT NOTICE! SOLO EXHIBITION AT COMIC EXPO, BRISTOL

Mam Tor Daddy, Liam Sharp has decided at the last minute to host a mini-exhibition of Emma's paintings at Bristols Comic Expo on the 9th, 10th and 11th of may. Several of the first paintings from the Concilium Plebis series will be there and of course Emma will be on hand to incase anyone needs an overdressed gothic doll to take up space behind their stands for example...

AN EXCITING NEW YEAR - WITH HELP FROM THE ARTS COUNCIL!

It's already turning into an extremely eventful year for Emma! A brand new painting which is almost ready will be showing in Derby City Museum and Art Gallery on febuary 9th 2008 alongside portrait-treasures from the past 200 years or so from the museum's collection. The exhibition is called Gaze and will run till june 1st 2008.

Emma is thrilled to announce that her new project, Concilium Plebis has been granted Arts Council funding and work is starting immediately. Watch this space for more details and to see the paintings as they are created!

VISIT TERMINAL STATION!

Visit the new online multimedia gallery www.terminalstation.co.uk - they're really cool guys!

Here's what they say:
"Welcome to terminalstation audio & visual netlabel. we aim to manufacture a fundamentally diverse audio & visual netlabel, creating an electronic municipality in which unique delusions can be realised & released. we specialise in various artistic media. we are a digital .mp3 label, digital gallery & cinematic experience."

And as a bonus Emma is currently their Featured Artist, having just knocked her husband Owen Tooth from the top spot :).

EFFIGY

Shooting for Owen Tooth's latest film, Effigy has just completed shooting.

Emma was rolled out in front of the camera once again this time to play big-haired witch character, Phyia, on a mission to destroy the innocent love between Arianne (Robin Lynn) and Japeth (Amir Bazrafshan). Watch this space for more info!

COVERGIRL, AGAIN

Well, actually this time it's one of Emma's paintings on the cover of a magazine - Chronicles magazine out feb 2008 features Emma's portrait of her dear husband Owen. An issue or two ago Chronicles had a feature on Emma which you can read here. Part 2 here.

CARNIVAL OF SOULS

Several of Emma's paintings will greet guests as they enter the Carnival of Souls night on March 8th at Zanzibar Nightclub, Derby. Dress to kill!

RUMOURS AND INNUENDOS

In the past few months, several of you have alerted me to rumours circulating about me and my background. These internet posts are ludicrous - based more on conjecture and coincidence than fact. Hopefully it will all quickly die away.

EAST MIDLANDS CONTEMPORARY ART AUCTION AT THE DJANOGLY GALLERY

Striking self-portrait Emma 8 will will join 49 other artworks to form part of 2007's East Midlands Contemporary Art Auction at Nottingham's Djanogly Gallery.

The reserve price is set at £250 and purchases over £100 qualify for interest-free credit through the wonderful OWN ART scheme. For info and silent bids etc call 0115 951 3192.

The exhibition will run from from 14th -24th November with the actual auction beginning at 1pm on november 24th.

Djanogly Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre,University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.

Don't forget - 30th november sees the champagne reception for the private view of the Biscuit Factory xmas exhibition in Newcastle. Emma's paintings are also still to be seen at: View Two Gallery, Liverpool; Maison Amour, Duffield and Friargate Studios, Derby

THINGS ARE REALLY HOTTING UP FOR WINTER!

A brand new painting (it's not even been started yet!) will be showing in Derby City Museum and Art Gallery on February 9th 2008 alongside portrait-treasures from the past 200 years or so from the museum's collection. The exhibition will run till june 1st 2008.

With working on commissions, teaching, training, chicken -cuddling and launching a MAJOR new project or two (watch this space!) Emma' beginning to feel there simply aren't enough hours in the day!

Speaking of brand new paintings Emma' portrait of friend Robin is now completed just in time to be delivered to the Biscuit Factory Gallery tomorrow! Phew!

RIDICULOUS RUMOURS

Something is afoot; ridiculous, scandalous rumours are being whispered in certain chatrooms and messageboards (which shall remain unnamed) that Emma has a secret she is not letting on. Although her birthday is indeed coming up in november, as it always does, there are outrageous claims that Emma is rather older than she had led the world to believe. While it is usual for a lady to claim a couple of extra years here and there, sensible art-fans will be able to draw their own conclusions when faced with such preposterous claims!

Watch this space!

WAITING LIST AND SALE

Now summer is here, instead of taking a holiday like many in the civilised world do, Emma is gearing up working on several commissions and preparing new work for her show at the Biscuit Factory among others as well as working on a big new top secret project...or two!

If you are planning to commission Emma please do join the list - Emma is working at top speed and is still available although there may be a short wait.

Also Emma is clearing out her backlog of old and experimental pieces at crazy prices so do email for pictures and pricelist.

ALL CHANGE

Emma's successful solo show at The International Gallery of Liverpool has ended but the same day some of the paintings were transferred to Liverpool's smart View Two Gallery and to Banks' Mill Studios of Derby for the open studios show june 29 - july 3 07. Following this the paintings will rest in Banks' Mill a while while Emma does likewise and takes some time out to paint. There are also whispers of a solo show at Banks' Mill in the future. Watch this space!

SOLO SHOW IN LIVERPOOL

THE BISCUIT FACTORY

Newcastle's Biscuit Factory gallery (Britain’s biggest original art store with 35,000 square feet with two floors of exhibition spaces and two floors of artists’ studios) has snapped Emma up for their blockbuster xmas show, they have also requested to be her sole representatives for the whole Newcastle area.

Friday 30th November - Gallery Opening – Champagne Reception held from 6-9pm.

EXHIBITIONS AND CLASSES AND COMMISSIONS ...OH MY

Emma is currently having perhaps her busiest time ever, her feet have hardly touched the ground in the last 2 months.

Emmas solo show at TAO International Gallery, Liverpool continues till june 20th then several of the paintings will move to ViewTwo gallery, Liverpool and others to Banks Mill, Derby for the Open Studios june 28th - july 1st.


Emma in Liverpool. Photo: Minako Jackson www.artinliverpool.com

Emma's popular class Sketching for Complete Beginners will be starting up again on september 20th for 11 weeks 1.10pm - 2.55 at Murray Park School and further oil portraiture courses are being planned at Pear Tree Farm in the near future. As always, email for details and see "diary" section at the top of this page for dates.

Emma will be working on several commissions in the near future but do register your interest early to avoid a long wait!

She is hoping to have some time to paint perhaps in september...

ART OF ENGLAND MASTERCLASS SHOW

Emma will be exhibiting and demonstrating on may 18th, 19th +20th at Art Of England Masterclass Show at Staffordshire's Trentham gardens.

INTERVIEWS

Emma's 13 Questions interview is now up at www.sequentialtart.com.

Sequential Tart is a respected webzine, "published by an eclectic band of women" with a wonderful mission statement: "to raise awareness of women's influence in the comics industry and other realms."

Emma has also done her most in-depth interview so far in Chronicles magazine, "Life as a work of art the art of Emma Simcock-Tooth" (vol2. issue 6) read part1 and part 2.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

Please note my previous ntlworld email address is being discontinued because of spam so now I'm using gmail. Email me.

All over Derbyshire artists will be opening up their workspaces to the public; giving demonstrations and selling their work at this free Event!
Www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk
call 01246 230925 for a brochure

Emma will be demonstrating and exhibiting at Pear Tree Farm Saturday 26th – Monday 28th May.
Www.derbyshirearts.co.uk
Pear Tree Farm, Lea Bridge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5JN
01629 534 215
webenquiry@derbyshirearts.co.uk

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Day Courses

Emma will be leading the Oil Portraiture for Beginners and Oil Portraiture for Improvers day courses on May 30th and 31st 2007 respectively in the breathtaking scenery of Pear Tree Farm, Derbyshire.

click for full booking details

You will have the chance to get to grips with oil painting techniques in a fun, friendly atmosphere with canvasses and all materials provided. Accomodation available onsite.

BRISTOL COMIC EXPO 2007

Emma has returned from her third trip to Bristol for the Comic Expo and this year it seemed busier than ever!

LIVERPOOL SOLO SHOW

June 7 - 20 2007 Emma will have a solo show with The Art Organisation (TAO) at their flagship space, The International Gallery 34A Slater Street, Liverpool.

TAO specialise in taking disused and derelict spaces and transforming them into galleries - making them a great choice for Emma's crumbling-grandeur aesthetics.

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE!!
EAGLE AWARDS - VOTE FOR EVENT HORIZON NOW!

Event Horizon 2 (Mam Tor's Event Horizon 1+2 being the graphic novel anthologies Emma has sections in) has been officially nominated for an Eagle Award for best colour UK comic category!

We need votes in order to stand a chance against the usual suspects 2000AD. It's a David and Goliath kind of a struggle - lets "stick it to the man" as they say!!

**VOTE HERE:**
http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/vote.asp

To celebrate you can purchase a copy of Event Horizon 2 half price at www.mamtor.com

It's the comic equivalent of the Baftas - voted for by the lovers of the medium, not the industry - so it's extra special. Voting is easy and quick, you will be asked for an email address to check you're not just one of the artists voting over and over but you will not be spammed!

The results will be announced at the Bristol Comic Expo on may 12th by Norman Lovett!!!

EXHIBITION BENEATH PARIS

Soiree at Les Caves, Paris.
Friday 13th April 2007

www.lescaves.org

Emma and Liam Sharp, along with Pat Mills and Olivier Ledroit, travelled to Paris with books and paintings for what turned out to be an underground Gothic Soiree rather than the usual comic event. Fortunately Emma was already dressed for the occasion and signed a few books, drew a few sketches, posed for some photos and broke a few hearts - and a good time was had by all! See the photos here.

MAGAZINES

Emma's work will be appearing in 3 magazines this spring and strangely all 3 have chosen to print the same painting - Page 2.

Reflections is a "targeted" lifestyle magazine (ie it is distributed only among wealthy homes in Derbyshire!!) running an article on the forthcoming Derbyshire Open Arts event; Imagine FX is a digital art magazine available in all good newsagents who are running an interview with Liam Sharp on Event Horizon and the comics industry in general and Sequential Tart is a respected webzine, "published by an eclectic band of women" with a wonderful mission statement: "to raise awareness of women's influence in the comics industry and other realms." They will be publishing Emma's 13 Questions interview in May to coincide with the Bristol Comic Expo.

FRANK RETURNS

Big Frank's Triptych has made it's long-awaited return to Friargate Studios after a tour of duty in Liverpool.

Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby, DE1 1EE T:01332 258300

BRISTOL COMIC EXPO 07

Bristol's Comic Expo will be welcoming back Emma and all the usual Mam Tor suspects for another round of booksigning and debauchery on 12th and 13th may 2007 check official website for details.

"THE OPENING" UK PREMIERE

Owen Tooth film The Opening (trailer and info here) which Emma collaborated on and appears in will get its first festival showing at Nottingham's Bang festival on march 24-25th.

NEW ARTWORK AND MURALS

Emma has created colourful new abstract murals and canvasses for Prems Dhaba restaurant opening monday 5th March in Derbyshire. The management wanted to create a vibrant, contemporary space - a very stylish experience. The bespoke work represents quite a departure from Emma's usual style and certainly shows off her versatility.

MEET MADAM GEIST - EMMA'S COMIC-COUNTERPART!

Emma has been invited to paint a pinup page for French bande-dessinee-favourite Barkmann's new book about the esoteric adventures of Madam Geist.

Madam Geist, you may have guessed, is actually modelled, at least in part, on Emma!

Additionally Emma is expected to be in France again up to her usual booksigning antics twice more this spring in Paris tbc and in Caen march 31 to april 1st.

THE OPENING IS COMPLETE!

Finally, the paradoxically epic short film by Owen Tooth featuring Emma in her debut cameo role is completed.

Although for licencing reasons we can't yet offer the DVD for sale (but please email for reviewing copies) we can offer the trailer here on the info page. Enjoy!

You may recognise Clinic above from Emma's paintings of the same name.

ACEO CARDS

The highly collectable limited edition ACEO art cards are now available through the South Bohemia Art Gallery email

MAISON AMOUR - for lovers of love

A selection of Emma's work will now be permanently available from new boutique/consultancy Maison Amour, a sumptuous love-themed shopping experience!

http://www.maisonamour.co.uk/

Maison Amour, 17 Town Street, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EH.

JUST WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS... AN EMMA DOLL!!!

Ok - bear in mind this is just what I hear on the grapevine and nothing's been confirmed yet but a toy company is very interested in making Mam Tor/Event Horizon toys based on characters from the books and peripheral Mam Tor activities such as Zombie Elvis and yes, there is discussion of an Emma Simcock-Tooth toy!!!

Now, everyone who knows Emma has known all along that it was just a matter of time - just imagine it, changeable removable hair, and accessories just like the real thing, a floatilla of miniature pampered show-hens and authentic oversized luggage for all the other Mam Tor characters to carry for her!

Fingers crossed!

BUSY RUN UP TO NEW YEAR!

Watch out for Emma all over the place at the moment! She is one of 3 artists selected to exhibit at the opening event of Derby's new Friar Gate Studios on November 15th 06 representing herself and Bank's Mill Studios of which she is now an associate member.

This is an invite-only event for Derbys "movers and shakers" and the list is full we're told, but fear not, as almost immediately after, she will be appearing with her paintings for 3 days at Banks' Mill Open Studios event 24-26th Novemeber 06. All are welcome and last year over 800 visitors attended!

Not forgetting of course Emma will be hopping on the Eurotunnel again to France with some work for Lille Comics festival 8+9 december 2006, La Halle aux Sucres et La Cave des Célestines dans le Vieux Lille.

LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL

Emma will be selling a range of paintings, prints and cards at the LIVING MARKET during the Liverpool Biennial at 52 Roscoe Street, Liverpool 1 (parallel with Berry Street)

Emma will be present on the following dates:
october 7th 06
november 4th 06

SO MUCH NEWS!

There's so much to keep up with lately!

Firstly The Liverpool Biennial/Living Market and The Nottingham Open Exhibition are both now underway with 2 more dates at the Living Market still to go. Emma will be showing a different set of paintings at each Art Market happening along with prints and cards etc in The Art Organisation's 52 Roscoe Street reclaimed-derelict project space accompanied by a range of other artists/makers and live musicians.

For a complete change of scenery The London Vampire Group will be hosting an exhibition of Emma's prints at their Requiem event on the 21st of October 06. 8pm-1am Penderels Oak Cellar Bar, High Holbourn, London.

Banks' Mill artist studios of Derby will be opening up to show the work of their own and associated artists including Emma, before Christmas. dates tbc.

Not one to miss an opportunity, Emma will be hopping on the Eurotunnel again to France with some work for Lille Comics festival 8+9 december 2006, La Halle aux Sucres et La Cave des Célestines dans le Vieux Lille.

A brand new art gallery/boutique/consultancy will soon be opening in Derbyshire - Maison Amour will represent a number of creatives including Emma working on the shared theme of Love!

Emma will soon be getting involved with Liverpool's The South Bohemia Art Gallery so watch out for more exhibitions coming soon! And that will take us up to a busy 2007 with lots more dates planned!

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE

Emma's latest work, Clinic II will get it's first outing at the Nottingham Annual Open Exhibition 06 at Nottingham Castle from 7 October - 5 November open daily 11-4

Private view: october 6th 7-9pm

Nottingham Castle, off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6EL

ART CLASS UNDERWAY

Emma's Sketching for Beginners class at Murray Park Adult Education in Derby is now underway but more students are still welcome to join us. Please email.

DERBYSHIRE OPEN ARTS

Emma has been crowned Area Representative for Derbyshire Open Arts - the group responsible for opening artists workspaces to the public in the summer to sell and show work.

http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/

She will also be showing her work in the event next year. More details later.

NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

The London Vampire Group will be hosting an exhibition of Emma's prints at their Requiem event on the 21st of October 06. Club venue to be confirmed. Please email for details...

EMMA BACK IN FRANCE

Emma Simcock-Tooth est la femme vétûe d'une robe victorienne avec un pislolet sur sa cuisse et des oiseaux dans ses cheveux...

That's right, only months after causing a stir in the newspapers in Roubaix (see below) Emma will be back in France with an extended Mam Tor presence; Liam Sharp, Kev Crossley and Emily Hare again bringing Event Horizon goodness to the continental masses!

http://lillecomicsfestival.ifrance.com/
Lille Comics festival 8+9 December 2006
La Halle aux Sucres et La Cave des Célestines dans le Vieux Lille.

more details (in English) to follow hopefully...

HELLO COMICON FOLKS!!!

Welcome to all of you who are here guided by my dear postcard-distributing representative, Robin! (Thankyou Robin! You're a *STAR*!)

Please do all get in touch via ntl email, hotmail email or yahoo email.

I look forward to hearing from you all!

NEW PRINTS AVAILABLE

Loads of new prints up at the shop as well as books etc!

NEW ART CLASS

Sketching For Complete Beginners is a brand new adult art class starting this september created and led by Emma. Students will be able to learn the basics (and more if they wish) to get them drawing in many different media and subjects.

First class starts 1pm - 2.45pm Thursday 21st September 2006 at Murray Park School, Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9LL. Call the school on 01332 515921 or email Emma for details.

BIRMINGHAM SHOW

Look out for Emma exhibiting at Birmingham's Hanging Space early in 2007. More details to follow!

NEW! PRINTS AVAILABLE!

Recomended by http://www.chateaubizarre.com Some of Emma's most popular images are now being made available as signed prints! By popular demand starting with the Dolls from A Trace of Fragile Bliss 3 and Page 2 from Trace of Fragile Bliss 2!

Available from Etsy

AFTER LESS THAN 24 HOURS IN FRANCE EMMA'S IN THE PAPERS!

Rough translation:

"Fanatical/passionate about comic strips?

At 8am yesterday (oh yes..) some enthusiasts were already waiting in front of the Public Square for the opening of the first comic strip and graphic art expo. This is set to continue this Sunday.

There has been an impressive audience since the opening of the expo where people can discover comic strip authors and material - a shop which has allowed Emma (above), English artist/designer, to discover France for the first time!"

Emma has returned from a very succesful and enjoyable Salon de la Bande dessinée et des Arts Graphiques de Roubaix. The biggest difference she discovered was just how polite and "gallant" the French are and how much better-dressed the comic audience is there! Rather than being the stereotypical "comic geeks" the audience were families, middle-class people, older people, a real mixture and the gap between "Fine Art" and comic art is much smaller there, where comic art is valued much more highly by a wider audience. Plus, with a European convention its all expenses paid all the way!

Additionally, Emma stuck out like an even sorer thumb in France than she usually does in the UK because in Roubaix and Lille she was very much "the only goth in the village"! She made some very good friends - (Hi Emily! Hi David! Hi JJ! Hi Marlene and everyone else! Thanks for looking after us!)

Emma hopes to do more European cons in the future, even though travelling with paintings is hard work!

 

RETROSPECTIVE SHOW!

Always planning ahead, Emma is now preparing for what promises to be a major retrospective solo show in Hertfordshire around october 2008! More info in due course!

APPEARANCE IN FRANCE!

Salon de la Bande dessinée et des Arts Graphiques de Roubaix

Emma has been invited to appear at a French comic/ graphic art convention as a guest along with her work. The city of Roubaix will host the event on 2-4 june 2006 beginning at the Museum La Piscine (Art and Industrial Museum).

The press release reads:

Conviviality, originality, creativity and savoir-faire are the keys words of our event and the “Salon de la Bd et des Arts Graphiques” promises to become a yearly appointment with the Roubaisiens! Schedule of the salon:

Friday 2nd June, Museum “La Piscine” in Roubaix: introduction of the Salon

Saturday 3rd June, Condition Publique in Roubaix: 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 4th June, Condition Publique in Roubaix: 11:00 – 17:00

MORE MASTERCLASSES!

Emma will be continuing her adult art classes in a new and expanded format this september again at Murray Park school in Derbyshire. Rather than being aimed at "masters" the course is entitled Sketching For Complete Beginners. Further details will be available soon! email Emma.

EMMA'S MOVIE APPEARANCE

[view trailer]

MORE BOOKSIGNING!

Emma will be appearing again alongside the Mam Tor/ EVENT HORIZON crew for more booksigning, fun and games at Comic Expo in Bristol on saturday 13th and sunday 14th may 2006. See you there!

edit: Thankyou to all who attended, for your patience during our increasingly bizarre panels and a big hello especially to the lovley girls from Sweatdrop Studios!

Emma had a very pleasant meeting with a nice lady from Vertigo comics and is spending much of her time finding more and more interesting ways to cross her fingers...

BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL AWARD!

Event Horizon (the graphic novel anthology extravaganza that Emma's work forms a part of) has won the Best Graphic Novel Award at Sci-Fi-London 2006 (aka. The 5th London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film)

ART MASTERCLASSES!