When I saw that the theme on This Thursday was Black is Back I thought ooh, my kind of thing, and decided I would paint a canvas for a change, which is something I’ve never done before. But what to do? I knew I didn’t want to create a ‘picture’ as such but something more abstract, and well, something gothic which is very much my taste. Watching Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd last night gave me just the the inspiration I needed – and so ‘Slash’ was born! If you’re of a nervous disposition, best look away now.

By the way, in case you’re wondering……it is paint! And no, a few sheets of paper doesn’t protect your work surface, bead storage, printer, clothes, face or anything else within a 3ft radius…..