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.

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.

Sometimes I just want to sit and write at a clean table and not get paint all over my hands.

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

Women really like the horses, more so than men.

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

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.