I grew up in the South West of England, where my earliest memories of art are tied to a quiet sense of peace. It began with watching friends draw—simple moments that sharpened my senses and made something inside me grounded. I didn’t have the words for it then, but I knew I wanted to sketch and then define those lines, to feel what they felt when pencil met paper.

As a teenager, I built a small creative refuge of my own. It was part bedroom, part micro‑gallery, filled with cassettes, vinyl, and artwork—objects that felt precious and necessary. That space became a sanctuary, a place where drawing happened naturally and where I could focus completely. Within that stillness, I learned how to look closely and trust what I saw.

Pencil, biro, and pastel became the tools I reached for most often, usually with films or music playing in the background. Sound and image have always been part of the same ecosystem for me. The art and music that inspire me tend to surround me physically; with the intention they seep in slowly. I often experiment by pairing multiple images together, letting unexpected compositions form—combinations that shift perception, create new energy, or reveal something I didn’t know I was looking for.

Since 2001, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of publishers and artists, and I carry a genuine appreciation for everyone I’ve collaborated with. My work with Hip‑Hop Connection (HHC)—the world’s original rap monthly, based in Shoreditch—was especially formative. I contributed front‑cover artwork, single and double‑page spreads, and illustrations that could be segmented and woven throughout articles. HHC was a true, authentic voice in the culture, and being part of that legacy meant a great deal to me.

I’ve also created album artwork for Public Enemy. Chuck D commissioned pieces to mark the 20th anniversary of Yo! Bum Rush the Show, with the albums How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul and New Whirl Odor. Those collaborations deepened my respect for the artists and movements that shaped my own creative path.

My work continues to grow from the same place it began: a quiet fascination with lines, a love of music and image, and the belief that art can shift how we see—even if only by a few degrees. Everything I create is rooted in that early sense of peace.