As an illustrator, technical accuracy is a must. I get great enjoyment out of researching the subjects, finding the correct details of the  times they are set in, the machines and their places in that time. If you get it wrong, there’s always someone who will let you know. My style in illustration is ‘old hat’. Perspective – structure – fill and shade using technique and pencil grades – finish.

Digital tech is also a brilliant drawing tool. I use a Wacom tablet and draw directly into the computer in photoshop to produce a great deal of images, mostly for commercial use. Fast and forgiving, digital art is as open to style and expression as the other mediums but texture is ‘illustrated’ instead of produced with technique. Its a great medium. I have no fear in its development and I have learned over the years to see it as a tool in the hands of the artist rather than many who see it as the artist itself. They will be disappointed until they see how a real artist uses it.