Beav-Art

05/06/2026

Been a longtime since us 3 had been in a room together. Really dig this jam 🙌 had a great night.

Manu: Guitar
Val: Drums
Beav: Bass

My other passion besides my art has always been as a musician, playing in bands since I was a teenager. Art took over as my main job. But it was awesome to play again. Who knows, maybe something will come of it. Would be good to gig again.

15/04/2026

**See The Marvellous Octopus Lady**

Step right up and behold the extraordinary Octopus Lady — a dazzling marvel of the sea. Half woman, half octopus, she glides between myth and mystery, captivating audiences with her natural beauty and hypnotic grace. Said to have emerged from the depths of uncharted waters, her many tentacles swirl like living ribbons, enchanting all who dare to look too long.

Is she a wonder of nature, a sailor’s legend come to life, or something more magical still? One glance, and hearts are tangled as surely as her curling arms. See her once… and you may just fall in love.

11/04/2026

Come say Hi tomorrow (Sunday) while I manage Tokyo Monster for the day

08/03/2026

Beav sits down with Brighton and Hove artists to talk about where they come from, what they create, and what drives their work. Honest conversations about art, process, and life in the creative city.

Links to all podcast episodes in story

On the 7th March 2026 Brighton Artist Richard Tait visited Beav’s new art studio to talk about his art.

Richard Tait is a local artist from London, drawing inspiration over the past 21 years of London’s landscapes. He’s also an Art Teacher at Art-K & all round creative wizard.

Website: https://www.paintingdi...

Beav‑Art is the artistic alias of Brighton based British artist Ian Leaver‑Blaxstone, known for his vivid, bold imagery that mixes fragments of the modern world with elements of vintage B‑movies, mythology, folklore, and sci‑fi themes.

Website: https://beavart.co.uk/

25/02/2026

Another interview I was involved in last week for Brighton Festivals 60th Anniversary Launch Party. This time with Brightons Latest TV. Here Maggie & I talk more in-depth about ‘Our Place’ and its 10 year anniversary which originally started with the legendary catalyst Kae Tempest

At the 60th Brighton Festival launch, Maggie and Ian celebrate the 10th anniversary of Our Place, a groundbreaking initiative that brings the arts directly i...

22/02/2026

Beav-Art Talks Ep:2 Now Available on YouTube & Spotify

Beav sits down with Brighton and Hove artists to talk about where they come from, what they create, and what drives their work. Honest conversations about art, process, and life in the creative city.

On the 15th February 2026 Brighton Artist Lucy Mitchell (aka Mother was wrong) visited Beav’s new art studio to talk about Punkernalia her Feminist, punk art and poetry.

Website: https://www.etsy.com/u...

Beav‑Art is the artistic alias of Brighton based artist Ian Leaver‑Blaxstone, known for his vivid, bold imagery that mixes fragments of the modern world with elements of vintage B‑movies, mythology, folklore, and sci‑fi themes.

Website: https://beavart.co.uk/

19/02/2026

Yesterday I was interviewed on ITV meridian with fellow steering group members. To celebrate 10 years of bringing arts into the community of East Brighton.

Watch the latest from ITV News - The biggest arts celebration in England features international and local artists, showcases theatre shows, dance and literature.

07/02/2026

**Feed Me Your Valentine**
Little Shop Of Horrors inspired, bespoke & individually hand drawn over acrylic paint, Valentines cards.
Exclusively available only.
Stock very limited amount.

Do you have a valentine you want to feed to Audrey II?

‘Feed me Seymour’

31/01/2026

**I Will Always Be Deeply In Love With You**

…depicts a diver in a vintage scuba suit, suspended between breath and surrender, as water slowly claims him. Three mermaids encircle his descent—at once witnesses, muses, and embodiments of an unattainable love—offering beauty without rescue. The painting lingers on devotion so profound it becomes fatal, where love is not salvation, but the depth into which one willingly sinks.

Original Canvas Size 24 x 30 inches

08/01/2026

**Beav-Art Talks: Podcast**
Now Available on YouTube & Spotify

Beav sits down with Brighton and Hove artists to talk about where they come from, what they create, and what drives their work. Honest conversations about art, process, and life in the creative city.

On 7th January 2026 Brighton Artist Barrie J Davies visited Beav’s old art studio to talk about his art.

is a fun street pop artist, who creates crazy, vibrant, wild & weird art pieces that don’t give a damn!

Beav‑Art is the artistic alias of Brighton based British artist Ian Leaver‑Blaxstone, known for his vivid, bold imagery that mixes fragments of the modern world with elements of vintage B‑movies, mythology, folklore, and sci‑fi themes.