Artwork
Here are some artwork from AYBS Fans as well as some AYBS cast members themselves. If you have any artwork to share, please fill out form below:
AYBS Fans
Voiceovers
(Used with permission from AJ Danna. You can visit his website here.)
Legos
(Lego images above used with permission from Caterina Valente).
Fan Drawings
(Used with permission from Michael who runs a blog here).
See a larger size image of the artwork here.
(The artwork images and text above has been used with permission of Katie Arrington who runs a blog at http://artstuffbyk.wordpress.com/).
(The artwork image above has been used with permission of Stephanie Staahs-Roquet).
Many AYBS-related cutouts made by a fan.
Suggestions from her:
Print out the dolls with their stands and the store fixtures on card stock if your printer accepts it. Otherwise, use the heaviest paper you can, e.g., 24-lb. Color them. Paste the dolls, stands and store counters onto light cardboard (cereal boxes, for instance). Let the paste dry. Cut them out, but do not cut the spaces next to arms and legs. Snip the slots near their feet. Cut out the stands with slots, and insert the stands at the dolls’ feet. The stands for M. Poirot, Mr. Rumbold, Captain Peacock, and The Cat have two slots and should curve behind the doll.
Print out the clothes on 24-lb. paper so that they stand up to being colored. Try colored pencils, watercolors (not too wet, or the paper will buckle), colored inks, brush markers, blow-markers, art sticks or crayons. (I like colored pencils, layering different colors for nice effects and shading.) Cut out the clothes with all the tabs intact. Some tabs have slots, too; these lock behind the dolls to keep their clothes flat against them.
Special note for Mrs. Slocombe’s extravagant feathered hat — this oversized hat has three separate tabs. Cut out the hat and the tabs. Place the hat on the doll and lay them both face down on the table. Position the tabs as shown in the little diagram and tape them to the hat. Trim off any excess tape that protrudes around the hat. You’ll see other garments with wide edges and separate tabs — do the same thing with them.
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
Three of Mrs. Slocombe’s work outfits
Miss Brahms’ work outfits and hairdos
Mrs. Slocombe’s Persian lamb coat; little girl dress #1
Mrs. Slocombe’s robe, ballet costume and work outfit
Mrs. Slocombe’s extravagant feathered get-up
Mrs. Slocombe’s pink gown and fur stole
Mrs. Slocombe’s American-casual ensemble and wrestling dress
Mrs. Slocombe’s night attire and coat with pets
Mrs. Slocombe’s raincoat and executive suit
Mrs. Slocombe’s waitress and cleaning lady outfits
Mrs. Slocombe’s holiday girl outfit and wall-papering attire
Mrs. Slocombe’s fishnet stockings; tights and Mary Jane shoes
Mrs. Slocombe’s party dress and more work clothes
Mrs. Slocombe’s cocktail gown; disposable sleepwear
Mrs. Slocombe’s little girl dress #2 and Mad Maw Gumby get-up
Mrs. Slocombe’s wedgies; socks and Mary Jane shoes
Mr. Rumbold and Captain Peacock
Four expressions for Mrs. Slocombe
Miss Brahms’ ballet costume plus three hairdos
Mr. Humphries’ three-piece suit and tingaling shorts
Two suits for the other Mr. Humphries doll
Mr. Humphries’ artist get-up and night shirt
Usherette and chef’s outfits for Mr. Humphries
Two ruffly dresses for Mrs. Slocombe
Mrs. Slocombe’s lederhosen and work jumper
Mrs. Slocombe gets engaged and looks for her cat
Mrs. Slocombe’s punk and funk garb and bar stool dress
The central display stand at Grace Brothers
(Cutout images ©Anita Barbour. Site: http://www.make-origami.com/AnitaBarbour/paper-dolls.php)
Steve Lilly
Steve Lilly has created beautiful artwork from AYBS characters and the portrait gets it ‘official’ unveiling on Friday 3rd of October at the Birmingham (UK) Comedy Festival. Please feel free to join him on Friday 3rd October at the Birmingham Pen Museum in the Jewellery Quarter for a pre-exhibition launch including the unveiling of ‘Are You Being Served?’
If any of you are interested cards and fridge magnets are available now, Steve will collect the limited edition prints from the printers on Saturday and sometime soon he will be taking stock of mugs. If interested, contact Steve for more information.
A short biography
Steve Lilly is an award winning artist from Birmingham. His work is now becoming very collectable with many of his works in private collections. Adopting a flexible approach to subject matter has created a very varied portfolio. Steve’s art has received praise from figures within the comedy and horror industries with work being showcased by numerous groups and fan clubs as far away as New Zealand and America.
The Dad’s Army Museum in Thetford recently agreed to an exclusive merchandising contract. The Laurel and Hardy Museum is also stocking Steve’s merchandise. Steve is “The Depot Artist in Residence” with the official On The Buses fan club. He has strong links with the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society, Birmingham Comedy Festival, Hi, De, Hi fan club, Laurel and Hardy Saps At Sea Tent (Honorary Life Member), Laurel and Hardy Laughing Gravy Tent and numerous other comedy related groups.
“I really strive to capture the expressions and mannerisms that are so characteristic of the people I am trying to portray. I’m not just looking for a likeness but an essence unique to each character that will bring them to life on the paper. I think I owe these fantastic actors something for all the fun and laughter they have brought to me over the years”
Steve has over 20 years experience creating unique pieces of pencil rendered artwork. Every portrait is created with meticulous attention to detail and is built up over many hours by blending layers of finely laid graphite.
“The beauty of a graphite portrait lies in the depth of tone and contrast achievable by using varying grades of pencil and differing pressures of application. It is an ideal medium for expressing texture and detail.”
“I think your work is quite excellent. Congratulations”…..David Croft OBE
Birmingham Comedy Festival
The Birmingham Comedy Festival has been drawing (pardon the pun) attention to the city’s vibrant comedy scene since 2001 when the debut festival hit the road running thanks to appearances from Peter Kay and Sean Lock. Since then, the festival has grown into one of the largest independent arts festival in the region. Alongside a vast range of new local acts, the festival has featured such A-list heavy-hitters as Lee Evans, Michael McIntrye, Frankie Boyle, the cast of cult TV sketch series The Fast Show, Lenny Henry and Ross Noble.
The 2nd most popular event of last years festival was … Steve Lilly! Beaten by John Bishop … and beating the Hairy Bikers! …(This was based on unique visitors to the official festival website).
“Each portrait is remarkable not only for the artistic skill involved, but
also for how it manages to capture so perfectly the expressions and
mannerisms which bring each character to life” …….Jacqui Gray (Journal)
“For sheer entertainment, this laugh-out-loud festival can’t be beaten…” – Guardian
“A top line-up of quality stand-up comedy, film, theatre, visual arts, cabaret and much more.” – Visit England
The Venue
The Pen Museum contains an amazing collection of over 5,000 objects related to the Birmingham steel pen trades and the history of writing. There are plenty of activities for families including a Victorian school room, special museum trails and interactive machines. Patron of the museum rather aptly for me is Jasper Carrot.
Please feel free to contact Steve for more information.
Cast Members
Doodles from AYBS Cast/Crew
Trevor Bannister (Mr. Lucas)
Nicholas Smith (Mr Rumbold)
David Croft (Writer)
Frank Thornton (For a charity)
“This shows just how much I can do any form of art drawing!” (Signed Frank Thornton)
Paintings from AYBS Cast
Fleur Bennett (Mavis Moulterd)
Artwork for a cat named ‘Pea’.
Artwork for a cat named Milly.
(A very sincere thanks to Ms. Fleur Bennett for the above 2 images).
I would like to give credit to whomever drew this awesome picture! Please email me if you are the artist or you know who drew this so I can give proper recognition. Thanks!
(Used with permission from Terry Dunnett (https://www.terrydunnett.com.au/)).
Other Art
Mollie Sugden