Through the
Artist’s Eye
A storyteller of our time, an acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer, Clive Arrowsmith is also often described as the master of light and like the gifted artist Caravaggio's style of painting, which is easily recognisable for the intense chiaroscuro method, Clive has a remarkable talent for conveying his vision in his images and making you experience the dramatic contrast between darkness and light which creates a dramatic, timeless and somehow darkly romantic mood.
Having studied painting and design in Wales he then attended Kingston College of Art and subsequently painted for a couple of years. Consumed by his art, Clive does not take his craft lightly and it is always an intense and exhilarating experience to work with him, fun, creative and sometimes, extraordinary, all in a good way.
When I received a call from him in early 2000 to work on various shoots for ''How to Spend It'' Magazine, the monthly supplement of the Financial Times, showcasing luxury and fabulous fashion, it was without hesitation that I jumped at the chance to create some iconic images with him and during our time of working together I experienced first-hand how Clive executes his style of photography that gave “How to Spend It” the luxurious feel contributing to what it has become today.
By Cover Editor Marcella Martinelli
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