How did you get into art?

When i was about 7 I did a life drawing of a robin, it turned out really well and everyone was proud of me. I then went on to study it at gsce and alevel, moving onto to digital art at uni about 4 years ago..

How do you get inspiration for the pieces you produce?

People ask me this all the time, and really i guess I dont know, other artists sometimes inspire me, music, love, things I see..everything?

What has been your best creation to date?

I'll let the viewer be the judge of that. Most popular piece was the 'July' tutorial I did for computer arts, the piece that got the most attention was 'whats the point'.

How did you feel when you realised that art could make you some money?

I always knew it could, although money isnt everything..

How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?

Some pieces will get more attention than others, I guess art is your own perception, the hype just makes people aware of it.

Does being so massively talented have a downside?

Lack of free time / Social life!

What's your favourite soup?

I eat cream of chicken the most, but like tomato with cheese toasties and potato and leak is nice too..

Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?

Clubland 10, haha how sad.

What make you happy?

Vinyl toys, free time, sleeping.

What makes you sad?

Headaches, our cat got run over recently too that was upsetting (RIP tami) and lack of money I guess..

What's with the Elvis impersonation?

I was playing the new broken sword, and copied the guy in the hallway at the hotel near the start.

Sex, drugs or rock n roll?

Sex.

Last book you read?

Book err..'the system'.

What time did you get up this morning?

Around 8.40am (too early!)

Whats you biggest extravagance?

Dominos dominator deluxe (no mushrooms)

Tell us a secret?

You know the guy that always puts things down the sides of cushions in the sofa, sweet wrappers and things? well thats me..

What else do like other than art?

Locking, popping, swingball, drinking, clubbing, girls, creating things, magic.

Ask yourself (and answer) a question?

Its 5.55pm, why are you still at work?

Because im finishing off this interview..

Any regrets?

A few missed chances, but nothing I cant make up.

Final thoughts...

Happy Christmas!

Interview - Mr. Burrows 11/12/06