Wendy Mallas, Artist
Wendy Mallas is an artist from Stockport. After spending many years as an Illustrator and Heraldic Artist, she now concentrates her time painting portraits in acrylic on canvas, some of which she has kindly donated to raise money for select charities.
Here's a few quotes about her work:
…very realistic
, Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United and England Footballer
You rock, Wendy
, Lee Boardman, actor
OMG! Do you know how FAB your painting is?!
, Beverley Knight, singer
I really like the painting, it must have taken a lot of effort and concentration. I hope it raises a lot money for a very worthy cause.
, Steven Gerrard, Liverpool FC and England footballer
It's ******* brilliant, I think it's well ******* good that it's gonna make a load of money for the charity
, Ricky Hatton, boxer
The painting is amazing. I really hope the bidding goes well and maybe we can raise a bit more money than the one of Steven
, Fernando Torres, Liverpool FC
Your portrait is soooo amazing. I'm so happy and grateful
, Calum Best
I love the painting. Great work. I hope it makes a load of money
, Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne, former England footballer
Flash playing up? Direct link clip on Twitvid: Kriss Akabusi thanks Wendy for her portrait
If there's anything you like, or don't like for that matter, drop Wendy a tweet on Twitter! @Wendy
Daystar
DAYSTAR:
Wendy's son, Tom, plays drums in a band called Daystar.
Their debut single was "Slip and Dive" and they have recently released their second single, Off Our Heads, available from Piccadilly Records.
Their album can be bought in-store and online from Piccadilly Records
or you can order the CD from Amazon
It is also available for download as mp3 from: iTunes
and Amazon
You can find a Youtube videos of the band on their website, including their appearances on ESPN's 'Talk of the Terrace' and their second single Off Our Heads (embedded below).
Charity Auctions
Portraits awaiting auction are Calum Best and Kriss Akabusi
Current plans ahead include:
Plans and considerations include portraits of and for:
- Breathtakers
- Children In Need
- Terry Pratchett for Borneo Orangutan Survival
- Wayne Rooney and/or Ryan Giggs for MUDSA (Manchester United Disabled Supporters Association)
