Paul Harvey | the artist

He works very slowly and patiently to build up a composite image combining different sources and influences, amongst which Mucha’s art nouveau style is apparent, although often given a subtle sardonic twist, such as the intrusion of safety pins or razor blades…

Artist’s website

"I use photographs but change the composition on a computer. I project onto canvas, trace the masses with a blue pencil, paint the details freehand with a sable brush, and the larger areas two to four times (for opacity) with Japanese or decorator’s brushes. I often change figures to get it right. I paint incessantly at home—paintings take up to three months."