3 years down the track on this European adventure. In 2016 I remember standing outside Old Trafford at the Mecca of world football… feeling very small… but excited about the possibilities. Now, I stand again before the gates of Troy… this time at West Ham United FC and the excitement of the possibilities still feels […]
I am back in the UK to begin researching the Leeds United 100th Anniversary Dream Scene. This is one of my favourite parts of the creative process. Immersing myself in the history and culture of a club. This project is the first one in Europe that has come through word of mouth rather than me […]
There is this romantic notion that being an artist is all about pure inspiration and creativity, which is partly true. But it is also a craft that you have to apply yourself to… everyday. My artistic work life is less about waking up at 3am in a flash of inspiration, grabbing a bottle of vodka and […]
Manchester City Dream Scene launches this week. It’s been a long road to the upcoming launch of this exciting project for Manchester City Football Club. This Wednesday, August 8th UK time, sees the first glimpse of a painting and project that has been 3 years in the making. I’ve travelled across the globe 4 times […]
Sitting here in a cafe in Bali, I have my first real chance to reflect on the whirlwind that has been the past 18 months. Blasting down the door to the European football world after 10 years of searching for a tiny crack to squeeze a toe into. And then… It all happened with a […]
A very special night at Anfield to present the Liverpool FC Dream Scene to the family members and players depicted in the painting along with a select few fans. What a pleasure it was for me to share this private unveiling and to get the warm feedback from those close to this image. I am […]
This journey is teaching me some valuable lessons. So far, everything that could go wrong… has. 4 days of madness getting all the prints made was exhausting but we overcame all the hiccups to get a great result. Because I have no choice but to deliver on such a big project, I have had to […]
