January 17, 2019 – 7:18 pm
It came as a shock to me that not everyone likes my work. My oldest companion, Grumpy Ted, viewed my painting, mooned it and then broke wind. Rude.
September 16, 2018 – 8:38 pm
With due regard to all those who suffer for their art I’m finding this painting malarky a piece of piss. I haven’t done any ‘real’ paintings for over 50 years but having discovered acrylic paints and a source of free MDF (medium density fibreboard) I’m on a roll. ‘Pansy’s Swan Song’ acrylic … nooooo … […]
August 22, 2018 – 6:44 pm
 “What inspires you Daddy Papersurfer?†“Anything.†“Anything?†“Yes. Anything in real life, printed, on social media, anything that you can smell or touch or listen to – anything.†“Anything you can smell!!!?!†“Indeed although I’d rather keep those sources to myself.†“Thank you for that. Anyway, tell me about this painting.†“Well, it all […]
 “Well Mr Daddy Papersurfer, what have you got to say in your defence?†I rose unsteadily to my feet. “Your honour, members of the jury, my loyal fans in the gallery, I realise that the photographic evidence found on my iPhone by the police appears to be damning. Let me explain. A mosquito […]
… of my own things. ‘April’ – the month when nature winds itself up. Acrylic on MDF.
… just do my own thing. ‘As Stately as a Gastropod’ acrylic on MDF in bespoke frame.
Not everything you see  ….. … is what you might think it is …. From my point of view, nothing is as simple as it appears … apart from the complicated of course.
March 19, 2018 – 12:31 pm
This is where the magic happens … (and in the shed of course). 2018 has taken a surprising turn. I haven’t done a shed load of paintings for a very long time and I have never done ‘proper’ paintings using acrylic paint before. Some of these will be available to see (and purchase) at […]
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February 23, 2018 – 12:24 pm
I needed an old-school type painting as part of my next exhibition of exciting and innovative sculptures so decided I’d better do it myself. He turned out ok. I found another off-cut I could use so then did a painting I’ve been thinking about for ages. It was grown from a cutting and lives […]
November 4, 2017 – 11:29 am
The new exhibition at A Galeria Secreta is, in the main, excellent. If people knew where it was, they would flock. As it is, views are very private. If you want a private view bring your own wine and glasses … oh and some cheese, I like cheese. Contact me for details.