Painting can be like poetry but as somebody who creates both I feel the necessity for both so they cant be that similar. Sometimes I think it's as basic as not wanting to get dirty.

I used to use a lot of words in the paintings but stopped because it created a narrative - or an answer to a question.

Painting can be like poetry but as somebody who creates both I feel the necessity for both so they cant be that similar. Sometimes I think it's as basic as not wanting to get dirty.

Some of my work is very instinctive, some of my favourite things I've ever done are just two minute sketches, nothing is better when you get it like that so quick, then other work takes months.

I like to listen to a lot of classical music when I'm painting, the most simplistic stuff I can find. I like simple piano.

Painting is a solitary act for me; I don't need anyone around to make paintings.

Other people's songs can inspire me, though - I always have music on when I'm painting.