Huge role models and influences have been the Sixties poster art of Martin Sharp, the beautiful illustration work of Milton Glasser, the pop art of Peter Blake and the whacky surrealism of Terry Gilliam. I grew up on the clear lines of Herges Tin Tin and this has lead to a massive love of comics. The work of Dan Clowes, in particular was a great eye opener for me. Miyazaki is a big influence. The sense of wide-eyed surreal beauty he brings to his work is like no other animator out there. His black and white manga, Nausicaa has to be seen to be believed. Exquisite black and white work. I spent a year with a Gil Evgren calendar on my desk and that has definitely influenced a recent batch of pinups. They have a great sense of innocence and sweet sex appeal. Shane Glines is a modern Pin Up master. Lovely sense of design and simplicity. Lately I've been reading lots of Ed Goreys strange stories. Fantastic sinister characters and amazing pen-work. More recently I've become more and more obsessed with Victoriana so my shelves have become stacked with books and photos of the time. Images of Isembard Kingdom Brunel standing in front of some massive ship thrills me in some very odd ways!

Travelling to a new place with my wife, Julie.
Listening to a new piece of music.
Going to the V&A museum in sunny south Kensington.
Budgies landing on your head first thing in the morning.
Italy!

Fiery furnaces
Boards of Canada
Velvet Underground
Animal Collective
The Beatles