Art You Grew Up With is your perfect art partner. Here\'s a taste of what we\'ve done, how we do it, and the fun whilst doing it! There\'s also a look at our high profile retail environments and more...

2. Established more than two decades ago by enthusiast and art collector Russell Singler, Art You Grew Up With continues to grow with innovative product offerings from an exclusive portfolio. Our reputation for quality, service and variety is renowned with collectors around the world. From our beautifully framed limited edition fine art prints, featuring hand-numbered embossed seals and signed certificates of authenticity, to special events and exhibitions, we are the industry leader for collectable art.

3. Special Events & Exhibitions

4. As the exclusive UK representative for The Art of Dr Seuss for over eight years, Art You Grew Up With curated a retrospective exhibition that toured the country in 2009.

5. As the official worldwide licensee and distributor for The Art of Nickelodeon, we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of SpongeBob Squarepants in 2009 with an extensive exhibition of original and limited edition art. Supporting the Children’s Charity “Childline”, we held a celebrity launch and auction that garnered much press activity and public attention.

6. As the Fine Art Publisher for the Art of Mr. Men and Little Miss, we launched a 35th Anniversary exhibition celebrating the work of creator Roger Hargreaves and his son Adam. A special Q & A, cake and fun was had by all, and the occasion reached the front page of The Times National Newspaper. Originally planned to run for a month, the show ran for 2, with more than 300 people attending every day.

7. Back in 2006, as the official Fine Art publisher of the Art of Aardman, we ran several events with the directors of Wallace & Gromit The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, animation legends Nick Park and Steve Box. A cracking time was had by all!

8. Thanks to our special and cherished relationship with the creator of Danger Mouse, British animation legend Brian Cosgrove, back in April 2001 we hosted an exclusive meet and greet with Brian and the voice of Danger Mouse himself, national treasure David Jason. Sixty lucky collectors were treated to joint signatures on an original piece of animation history of their choice, and a wonderful time was had by all.

9. As the chosen art partner for the glittering annual event Top Marques Monaco, the only live supercar show in the world, we represented the most respected and seriously collected photographers and pop artists in the world. Selling unique and valuable works from the likes of Paul Karslake and the late Steve Kaufman.

10. Artist RELATIONSHIPS

11. PAUL KARSLAKE From modern surrealism to photo-realism, Paul prides himself on being able to work in any style and any medium. Environmental issues, iconic heroes and human suffering are subjects which often feature in his art. Still life, animals and portraits are frequently interpreted with his own humour. Inspired by famous personalities whose imagery, persona or music has survived, often against the odds, his collection captures the first modern fashion icon of Audrey Hepburn, the dark fascination of the Kray Twins, the enigmatic stare of David’s Eye and the eternal survivor Keith Richards.

12. STEVE KAUFMAN Former assistant to renowned Pop Artist Andy Warhol, Steve Kaufman...aka SAK...is considered one of the most important and talked-about Pop artists of our time. He had his first one-man show at the age of 8, received a scholarship to The Parson’s School of Design at age 14, and by age 16, participated in his first group show at the Whitney Museum in New York. Kaufman’s first one-man show was at a bank in the Bronx. The paintings were donated to the Jewish Holocaust Museum of Art in Brooklyn. In 1972, Kaufman was chosen along with nine other students from NYC to participate in a cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S., and was soon awarded a scholarship at Parson’s School of Design for fine art and design.

13. ALLYSON VOUGHT A close friend and incredible talent, Allyson Vought's work can be seen galleries and studios around the world. Mostly known for her Ceramic and Bronze work, she was also responsible for the wonderful friezes placed on the 5th Avenue Warner Bros Store. She likes to call it her Mt. Rushmore of projects. Allyson created bronzes, ceramic art tiles and paper sculptures for the Warner Brothers Studio Stores as well as commissioned pieces for art galleries worldwide.

14. High Profile RETAIL

15. Our placement in the "Best Department Store in the World” as voted at the Global Department Store Summit, New York, has proved wildly successful, enabling us the highest visibility and profile to the millions of visitors to the store each year. Selfridges has become an invaluable retail and marketing partner, and a strong platform for any Art Programme we represent. You can see Art You Grew Up With in the following stores: Oxford Street, London, Book Department, Lower Ground Floor Trafford Centre, Manchester, Book Department

16. A fun Peppa Pig event at Selfridges’ book department in 2009, with signings by co-creator Neville Astley and producer Phil Davies, as well as a chance to meet Peppa herself.

17. The creator and star of Fifi & The Flowertots, Keith Chapman and the fragrant Fifi, sign Exclusive 5th Anniversary Limited Edition prints featuring Swarovski Crystals, and pose for pictures with their fans, at a fabulous, fun Fifi event at Selfridges' book department in 2010.

18. With access to 61 enviable locations across the UK and Ireland, House of Fraser department stores are one of the best known names on the high street. Our gallery expansion programme fits in with their aspirational product and brand offering, with multi sites planned to open over the next 5 years. With support on their transactional website, our relationship with House of Fraser is an important one, furthering our client’s buying experience with Art You Grew Up With. We are delighted to welcome you to our own galleries in Deansgate, Manchester and Birmingham.

19. Sales & MARKETING

20. Our comprehensive website ArtYouGrewUpWith.com features an extensive art portfolio available to purchase online. We offer a full framing service and international shipping. In addition, we send out regular email updates featuring new releases and special offers. Our thriving Facebook and Twitter pages ensures our loyal family of art collectors of up-to-the-minute updates.

21. As well as our numerous special events and exhibitions, we fully support our Art Programmes with direct to consumer mail shots, full colour leaflets and newsletters.

22. Exclusive ART PROGRAMMES

23. SpongeBob Squarepants In 2009 SpongeBob Squarepants celebrated his 10th Birthday. To celebrate, we designed and published a series of limited editions based on 1950's B-Movie posters.

24. SpongeBob Squarepants An integral part of the Art of SpongeBob Squarepants is our tribute to the Masters. A series of limited editions based on the great artists of our time.

25. Noddy One of the world’s most endearing characters dating back to the 1940’s is beautifully portrayed in a series of fine art limited editions. Classic art, for collectors young and old.

26. Peppa Pig The creators of the number one children’s brand selected Art You Grew Up With to create a series of gorgeous limited editions that captured the fun and vibrancy of the style loved by millions of people. A relationship that spans seven years has produced numerous events, and sold out editions!

27. Mr. Benn A childhood classic dating back to the 1960’s, that is still loved by millions in the UK. The artist and creator, David McKee, is an established author in his own right, and signs each edition. A fond memory for millions, the Mr. Benn editions were recently profiled in The Financial Times; How To Spend It. (www.HowToSpendIt.com)

28. Mr. Men and Little Miss Created by author Roger Hargreaves in 1971, after his son Adam asked “What does a Tickle look like” has been nothing short of a phenomenon. As the official art publisher and curator for the Art Programme, Art You Grew Up With has delighted fans with a series of fine art limited editions. Created from the original artwork used to make the books, each edition is a wonderful journey of nostalgia and a special treat for the young collector of today.

29. Paddington Michael Bond, a cameraman for the BBC created one of the most loved and talked about bears in the world. Now over 50 years old, Paddington Bear has a special place in the hearts of millions. Art You Grew Up With has created a wonderful Art Programme including a 3D layered editions signed by the now 80 year old creator, much to fans’ and collectors’ delight. The edition of 75 is now sold out!

30. Beano With direct access to the archives of the publisher DC Thompson, Art You Grew Up With were able to find some of the best stories to grace the pages of the comics "The Beano" and "The Dandy" over the last sixty years. With years of experience and expertise, those pages have now been created as stunning limited editions, produced on thick PhotoRag paper that capture all of the detail, white-out marks, Ink corrections and of course top quality gags!

31. Sesame Street Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie and other legendary characters from the Sesame Workshop, are portrayed in Fine Art Edition form; the perfect accompaniment to those nostalgic memories of old and for the young collector now, as they watch each episode. Truly, Art You Grew Up With.

32. 2000AD One of the quintessentially British comics, 2000AD that is still loved and read by millions, spurned one of the best loved characters worldwide that since his introduction has inspired a Hollywood movie, books and more. Art You Grew Up With was selected to curate and publish fine art Limited Editions of the highest quality to reflect the detail and richness of the art found in the issues of yesteryear.

33. DC The most iconic Superheroes of our time are portrayed in their full glory as a Fine Art Limited Edition Art Programme. Original Ink Drawings, Original Cover Art, and Interpretive designs by some of the most renowned and respected talents in illustration are available to the discerning collector.

34. Harold’s Planet - the art of Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling With millions of greeting cards sold each year, the following and love for Harold’s Planet grows each year. As the chosen art partner, we create bright colourful vibrant editions that match the original. Each edition featuring an acerbic, iconic and witty retort to the stresses and takes on modern life.

35. Art You Grew Up With is the perfect art partner. We have the expertise, the reputation and the integrity to deliver the high quality editions that collectors have come to expect, whether at £10 or £10000. Perhaps more importantly, we have the drive and an unrivalled passion for what we do. Our Art Programmes delight fans both old and new and continue to embrace the values of the brands, characters and artists we represent.

36. CEO: Russell SinglerFacebook: www.facebook.com/ArtYouGrewUpWith Twitter: ArtUGrewUpWith Web: www.ArtYouGrewUpWith.com Tel: +44 (0)208 736 5868 Thank You