Little Ghost is bang-on when he says there is a "massive community of talent" on Instagram, some of it is quite well known, but a lot of it is criminally neglected. The Bragartist spotted Little Ghost on Insta a short time ago and dragged him, kicking and screaming, down to the blog for a natter about painting Anytown, UK and drawing inspiration from its Burberry-clad miscreants.
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| Three Lions, innit? |
I discovered art when I was 8 years old. I drew a picture of The Thing from Marvel comics and took it to show my teacher.
Is your art work or play?
My art is both work and play. I don't make a living from my paintings, but I teach art at a secondary school and paint in my spare time.
Describe what you do?
I don't plan my paintings very much, I just let them develop on their own. I work in Acrylic as it dries quickly.
Who is your art for?
My art is primarily for me. I don't consider an audience. It's therapy and my brain spilling on a canvas.
If you could be another artist, who?
If I could be another artist I'm guessing I'd be Picasso. So prolific and still painting in his 90s.
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| The Porky Chopper! |
From where do you draw inspiration?
I draw a lot of inspiration from the small mill town where I live. It's a weird old place and it fuels my imagination.
Tell us about your workspace?
I work on a table in the bedroom. I've never had a studio space nor do I want or need one. I like to be alone with my tunes ... Zappa, Steely Dan, and Nine Inch Nails are all great to paint to.
What contemporary artists' work do you like?
I like a lot of the work I follow on Instagram. There is a massive community of talent right there.
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