Behind the scenes art blog- drawing tips and techniques

Not that I think anyone has ever succeeded in getting a lead on the Barghest and I wouldn't like to say what would happen to anyone if...

This week, I've been looking closer at some of the monster's home territories as I build up the Barghest commission and start deciding...

The especially observant among you may have noticed a curved spine sketch popping up in posts about reference work. In this week's post,...

Now we've done some of the introductions and you've got a general idea of what goes on around here, I thought it would be good to start...

One thing that I find very interesting when dealing with other peoples perception of the monsters is how they think it must work for me....

This week I was in pursuit of another monster, the fabled Barghest. I've been commissioned to produce a large drawing of Whitby's famous...

Last week I mentioned the unpredictability of monsters - this week, Mr Thingy surprised everyone by going on a wee adventure. I'd been...

This year is a special one here at monster hq - after much planning and a good deal of swearing, the book is out, other jobs are being...

The latest illustration for Tales in Sombre Tones with author Sean Walter has an interesting origin story. I used to live in London and...

This year has proved to be an especially interesting one as I've been deliberately making changes to the business so I have more time for...

So, by now you should all know about our dear friend Stephen. If you don't, take five to go explore this site. We'll wait for you. In...

Or rather, in the case. Those of you familiar with the story of Stephen and his file will know that for the last couple of years I've...

Of all my creations, the one I get asked about most often is Stephen. It all started with a song - the actual track by Alice Cooper is...