Artists

Created by Richard Kinsey

Richard is probably best known for his performances as Inspector Javert in Les Misérables for which he was the recipient of the Joseph Jefferson (Jeff Award) for Best Supporting Actor. He portrayed the role on Broadway, as well as three national yours and the international tour. In addition, he has performed in a plethora of other plays and musicals as well as feature films and shorts.

In addition to his acting and performing, Richard is also a published illustrator and painter and at one point, was under contract to Paramount Pictures as a character creator. Some of his published books include: Lucky, Meditation Made Easy, Mr. Prickle Bear, and The Alphabet Grand Prix. All of these books are currently available. Other books that he has illustrated include: Camilions, The Purple Burple Poem and the soon to be published Hair Party and Baby Bee’s Boot.

His paintings are featured in on-going gallery shows and he has sold internationally. Most recently, Richard has been involved with the creation of Purdee & Pals with Eden Films. He considers this project not only one of the finest expressions of his creativity but a joy to share with the world.

Richard also teaches and is on the faculty of the El - Erian Acting Conservatory at Orange County School Of The Arts, and he is an award-winning composer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, which he utilizes at present in an attempt to make sense of the world. This philosophical approach is usually reflected in his doodles, illustrations and drawings – "The sillier the better".

Richard’s website is www.zencatfish.com.

'Mr Prickle Bear' book cover – Illustration of a bear walking upright

'Lucky' book cover – Illustration of a dog smelling a flower

Illustration of Purdee flying through sky on the back Chirpy the bird

'The Alphabet Grand Prix' book cover – Illustration of a tiger waving chequered flags

Lead Artist – Leila Guseinova

Having received a degree in Media, London-based fine artist Leila Guseinova began studying oil painting at evening classes, online courses and private tutoring under the artist, Dr Nicholas Wyatt. Her paintings have been exhibited in multiple galleries around London.

Leila’s remarkable digital artwork led to her being commissioned by Eden Films to be Lead Digital Artist on Baby Bee’s Boot, taking Richard Kinsey’s original sketch designs and illustrations into the digital world where they could be animated.

Having completed the film, which was a great success winning multiple awards, she then did a one-year Foundation Course at the London Art Academy. She is currently studying Portraiture at the prestigious Heatherley’s School of Fine Art in Chelsea, London. Alongside the course, Leila is now working on the second Purdee & Pals film, A Day At The Races.