Tuesday 17 May 2011
Thursday 3 March 2011
Friday 25 February 2011
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Wednesday 27 October 2010
Animal Farm
Oil on canvas-18''x20''.
I was asked to do a poster for a local Theatre groups first production which is a version of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. A rather brave thing to do for a first performance i think. We will have to see. The poster should bring a few in though...
I was asked to do a poster for a local Theatre groups first production which is a version of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. A rather brave thing to do for a first performance i think. We will have to see. The poster should bring a few in though...
Friday 13 August 2010
Gangster Number One
Oil on canvas-50x100cm
I watched an old Jimmy Cagney movie...'i'm on top of the world ma!'...ha ha ha.
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Monday 24 May 2010
Friday 21 May 2010
Big Wednesday
I watched this movie for the first time in about ten years the other night and i forgot just how much of a classic it was...it really makes you want to run out and surf...unfortunately it has been flat for about two weeks now...i am going insane.
Wednesday 14 April 2010
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Thursday 18 February 2010
Surf Wagon# Two
Surf Wagons# One
Surf vehicles are an integral part of surf culture because we need wheels for trips. Usually it is a VW of some sort or an old classic. This beauty is a 1976 merc 200 and is proudly owned by my old friend Richard fromhttp://shoot-the-moonshine.blogspot.com/ .
Thursday 11 February 2010
Tuesday 27 October 2009
Monday 21 September 2009
My Latest Love
This is my latest board. Its a 'Mystery Machine' 9'.1'' by Steve Croft at Empire Surfboards down in St Agnes. I have known Steve for a few years and he is originally from Scarborough but he shapes stuff down there now. It is probably the fastest board i have ever ridden so if you need a speed machine give him a call...you wont be disappointed.
Friday 11 September 2009
Coolest surf shops on the planet
As a surfer i spend a lot of time in surf stores. These places are not like 'normal' stores. They sell stuff for sure but they are a lot more than that in that they also become something of a focus for the local surfing community...the good ones do anyway. My criteria for the 'coolest' surf shop would be that they sold no crap from the big commercial surf companies like Quik or Bong and they only sold genuine hand-shaped boards. These two are the coolest-
REVOLVER SURF STORE( http://revolversurf.blogspot.com/) Now Newquay is probably the un-coolest surf town in the UK but this place is a gem. Where else can you get a board,cup of tea and a tattoo all at the same time...nice one.
SHELTER SURF SHOP( http://sheltersurfshop.wordpress.com/) Its in Long Beach California...what else do you need to know.
REVOLVER SURF STORE( http://revolversurf.blogspot.com/) Now Newquay is probably the un-coolest surf town in the UK but this place is a gem. Where else can you get a board,cup of tea and a tattoo all at the same time...nice one.
SHELTER SURF SHOP( http://sheltersurfshop.wordpress.com/) Its in Long Beach California...what else do you need to know.
Thursday 20 August 2009
Wednesday 29 April 2009
Comic Panel Two# 'Self Portrait'
Thursday 23 April 2009
The Clash# London Calling
Oil on canvas-20''x20''.
I was asked to do a Clash painting for a girls 40th birthday present a while back. I loved the Clash. I remember me and my best friend bunking off school to follow the band around the country for their last tour. It was the first taste of independence for both of us and we had the time of our lives. Sadly my friend is no longer with us. I still miss him.
I hope she had a good birthday.
I was asked to do a Clash painting for a girls 40th birthday present a while back. I loved the Clash. I remember me and my best friend bunking off school to follow the band around the country for their last tour. It was the first taste of independence for both of us and we had the time of our lives. Sadly my friend is no longer with us. I still miss him.
I hope she had a good birthday.
Monday 30 March 2009
Comic Panel One# 'Fuck You !'
Surfer Three# 'Red'
Surfer Two# 'Flat...'
Surfer One# 'Yellow'
Oil on canvas-18''x25''.
Surf art is one those things that you either get or you dont but since i am a surf fanatic i thought that i would have a go. I surf the area around Scarborough mainly and the water fluctuates from been a rather drab grey to cold green so i thought i would try to take a 'impressionist' slant on the subject matter and try to portray it as it is...notice this must be summer...no boots..he he..
Surf art is one those things that you either get or you dont but since i am a surf fanatic i thought that i would have a go. I surf the area around Scarborough mainly and the water fluctuates from been a rather drab grey to cold green so i thought i would try to take a 'impressionist' slant on the subject matter and try to portray it as it is...notice this must be summer...no boots..he he..
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Carravagio# Tribute three
Carravagio# Tribute two
Carravagio# Tribute One
Oil on canvas-18''x20''.
As you may tell from the header on this blog my favourite artist is Carravagio and one of my favourite paintings is 'Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist'. This is my version. I have taken the three characters of the piece and split them up into three separate paintings. Therefore you can view them as they are on their own or as one piece. Very dark...ha ha ...
Monkey Three# 'Hear'
Monday 23 March 2009
Monkey Two# 'SEE'
Monkey One# 'SPEAK'
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