Creating Personal Pieces That Last a Lifetime There is something incredibly rewarding about creating a piece of artwork that has been designed especially for one person. Every commission is unique, with its own story, memories and personality, making it one of the most enjoyable parts of being an artist. Whether it's a birthday surprise, wedding gift, retirement present, anniversary or simply a special treat for yourself, commissioned artwork offers something that you simply

A Tour of the Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais During our latest adventure in Cascais, we finally stepped inside the magnificent Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais, one of Portugal's most elegant royal residences. Well... I may have told everyone on YouTube that we had been personally invited to the palace. Sadly, the invitation never quite made it through the post, but it certainly made for a good story! In reality, the palace is open to visitors, giving you the chance to wander t

A Fantastic Day of Art, Caricatures and Comic Book Legends Perth Comic Con by BGCP once again proved to be one of the highlights of my events calendar, bringing together comic book fans, movie enthusiasts, cosplayers and collectors for an unforgettable day at the Dewars Centre in Perth. The venue was buzzing from the moment the doors opened, with visitors travelling from across Scotland to celebrate everything from superheroes and horror icons to anime, gaming and pop culture

Discovering the Early Years of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley in Cascais One of the highlights of our visit to Cascais was discovering a fascinating exhibition at the Centro Cultural de Cascais, showcasing the early lives of two of the world's greatest cultural icons – Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Rather than focusing on the superstardom they would eventually achieve, the exhibition offered a rare glimpse into the moments just before their lives changed forever. Throug

This book is something very personal to me because it brings together a side of my artwork that has always been about one thing above all else — making art fun, accessible and full of personality.