Ever since I saw Hockney splashing about on his iPad, I was fascinated to see how technology could rival my gouache and oil paintings. During a tarot card reading, I was advised to marry my artistic capabilities with technology, and this being 2002, we were facing a revolution in devices and programs. I threw myself into a crash course in Photoshop and the rest is history. Digital painting can go either one of two ways. Either a finely tuned approximation of the real thing, or a child’s finger painting fit for the fridge door.

Analogue paint can have a logical conclusion, but digital paint means no mistakes or limits. Which is why getting your hands dirty can actually be a quicker and more rewarding process. An Apple pencil is no substitute for inspiration or talent.

Halfway To The Stars, part of the Secret San Francisco box set

Moons and Junes and Ferris Wheels – Joni Mitchell, from a black and white photo

I Love MCR – inspired by the graphics of 70s Sesame Street and Crystal Tipps and Alistair cartoons.

The Cornerhouse, Manchester

Commission for Northern Flower Manchester