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After a plea from Charlie on the Poto Studios stall following weeks of abuse from disgruntled Everton fans, I’m doing a painting to keep the blue noses happy… 09/09/17: 1hr15…   6hrs30…   10/9/17: 8hrs…   11/9/17: completed after 11hrs…

A very important commission of a much-loved mum, to be done in black & white on a 12×9″ box canvas… 05/09/17: 15mins… 1hr15… 3hrs… 06/09/17: 5hrs45… 07/09/17: completed after 8hrs overall…

It fills me with great pride to say that my new ‘Scouse Superhero Scandal Series’ of Liverpool-themed superhero artwork now adorns the walls of a very well-known and well-respected local business – The Directors Cut! (Click to enlarge) They are an award winning traditional barber shop with a modern twist, located in the heart of… Read more »

Working from a rare photo, I’ll be painting a 12×9″ box canvas in my usual black and white acrylics for my friend and regular customer Jess Steele … 12/07/17: 10mins… 1hr… 17/07/17: 2hrs45… 18/07/17: completed after just 4hrs30 – quickest ever painting to date!…

After borrowing a really cool adapted easel from Charlie (studio owner) at the last market in St Hilda’s, I realised I needed to up my game. So, the original stand I built (which has served me well over the last 18 months or so) has been dismantled and partly used, along with new wood from… Read more »

Started another painting today as part of my recent British classic comedy series of work, this time of Sid James and Barbara Windsor in ‘Carry On Abroad’ (I believe)… 14/05/17: 45mins… 1hr30… 15/05/17: 4hrs30… 17/05/17: 6hrs30… 23/05/17: completed after 11hrs30 overall…

After returning from Paris, I’m definitely in a different place art-wise. I just took a blank 18×14″ canvas today and began painting whatever comes in to my head. My aim here is to not look at anything for inspiration (photos etc) and just go with my thoughts. 09/05/17: 45mins… 3hrs… 11/05/17: completed after roughly 8hrs30…