THE HISTORY TO SKINNER'S WORK

In 1982, I was getting bored listening to Echo & the Bunnymen and Joy Division and wanted to explore something different. And then it came!!

A friend introduced me to the Cramps and then I went out and bought a string of 7" vinyls. This was the beginning    of my warped mind into the unknown, listening to Meteors Radioactive     Kid, Guana Batz - Rockin in my Coffin &   The Cramps - I ain't nuthin but a Gorehound.

I have been fascinated by all 80's album covers stretching my mind with likes of Blood on the Cats, Hep Cat Hop, Batmobile's EP and anything Cramps orientated.

Being a scruffy Hepcat in the 80's and rebelling like no other at school, I soon got fed up    with English and Maths and  got my interest in the Art Class very quickly. (As I thought it would be a good skive!!)

I was mainly doodling on desks at school and driving my Dad crazy with sketching  in the phone book whilst on the phone to my then girlfriend. (Oh, I did   draw on    a few rucksacks and  school shirts in my spare rebellious  time too!!)

Things started to change and I went to Art College and then on to Birmingham Polytechnic. I started using  my dark  mind on the Theatre Design course I was studying. Costume design was my favorite  and this   is    no surprise   with what I am doing now. The concept is to take 50's images and create a dark, but colourful piece. With a hint of comic gore too boot. (If needed!!)

The costume design classes helped me explore more with colour and I used to love designing my own ideas for classic Shakespeare shows such as The Tempest and comedy heroes  Monty Python's Holy Grail.

I love what I do and I appreciate everyone has there own tastes. I do hope you will enjoy the work I will be doing for the future   and the next life!!

I have painted all my life, but I am now wanting to share this with similar minded people. You want something painted?? Have your own one off unique piece??

A favorite   album or photo of a loved one/hero?

Contact me, we can sort something out that suits your tastes!!

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Skinner x

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