VANNEN WATCHES

A while back Vannen watches approached me to produce a design for their new XL range of limited edition watches. I jumped at the chance and made quick on producing something very different: The Tempus.
These are very limited and each one comes in its own black body bag, the face is printed with a clear matte graphic and each second will mark each passing breath you take; so live life people, live now, you cant take anything with you so you may as well have fun now. Go get these bad boys before they all go over at: VANNEN WATCHES
I also did an great interview over there if you would like to hear how I feel about cats, coffee and cultural divides here: Interview. (scroll down a few posts)

Re-Animator

This film was a major influence in my life- I remember seeing this and fully understanding that my fascination with horror films stemmed from my fear of my own mortality- deep but true haha. The film is a classic and the song creeps me out- kinda playful and sinister at the same time- I think the composer hit the nail on the head. The last time I watched this film was about 8 years ago in my first flat when I moved to Cardiff- it was the first time I had seen it since I was a kid. Watching it for the second time I heard a ringing in my ears. It was the start of my tinnitus and other hearing problems. So, Re-Animator has a very special place in my heart hahaha love it. Also a clue as to whats over on my portfolio.

Morris : Legend

Get used to knowing that. The name 'Morris' can be traced to its varied and colourful history. Some say its a mutation of the the moors who invaded Europe, some say that its from the Latin 'Mauritius' which means 'dark or swarthy' (which makes sense because its always a given that the welsh have an unexplained darkness to them...and seeing as the sun never comes out here...)....(oh and how do you explain Tom Jones?!). Other say its from the German - where ever its origins we know that the spelling 'Morris' is a welsh one. And we know that the American 'Morris' was from Welsh settlers- who were great plantation owners and gave their names to their slaves...that's why there are so many blacks with welsh names...history tells us. Also, many plantation owners were no older that 14. How odd is that? I digress.
The other Morris I know is a jaw droppingly talented artist and a kind man from America who has sent me many great things. As he prepares for a new little morris to continue the name, he also finds time to make and send me these: thank you Brian:

Warning

I just posted about the hats on my facebook and my mate went to check them out and recieved this warning on his works computer;

'CA Gateway Security Website Filter has blocked access to this object.Reason: Forbidden URL categories : Extreme, Gruesome Content'

win.

Palehorse/Baroness

I keep forgetting to post this up. Chris sent me this which made me the envy of all my friends with beards. Thanks chris, you talented bastard.

Part of my work space

'If I die before I wake
I'll think I've had an easy break.'

I am not a religious man, but through years of movie symbolism and horror stories I have come to love the aesthetics of it all.