Last Friday night I took a suitcase of hats and picture frames to the

LIVE FRIDAY: FRAMED at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford…

The event was themed around Andy Warhol and having equipped myself with appropriate colours, and dressed up for the museums historical element…

I settled down beneath some 15th Century Dutch paintings (including a rather scary portrait of Rembrandt’s mother), put out my hats for public perusal and invited the evenings visitors to sit for their portrait wearing the headdress of their choice…

All together they create a multi-coloured portrait patchwork..

I was even lucky enough to have my own portrait done at the end of the evening by the wonderful Dot and Maya….

It was a really great night so thanks to the Ashmolean, the Live Friday team and to all the excellent models that passed my way on Friday! Especially 10 year old Max who stood in as both model and critic…

If you would like the original of your portrait from the event please email me at blancheelllis@gmail.com