In 1988, I began a creative project inspired by two major influences: the album History of a Time to Come by the band Sabbat, and the book The Paradise War by Stephen Lawhead. My project involved painting, drawing, and pottery. During that time, I worked at Butlins over Christmas and, in my spare time, started drawing Celtic knotwork. I used to draw a lot, primarily focusing on female portraits. I also painted a few murals at the request of friends. My interest in Celtic knotwork developed and filled handmade sketchbooks with my drawings. Over time, I realized that I shouldn't rely on other people's photographs for sketching and decided to use my own instead. I've been photographing people for nearly 20 years.