The astonishing 3D effect you can achieve by ‘hatting’ Mr Hayes

Still life, with tissues

Lego just don’t do suitable Hendrix hair; shame on them.

Christmas lights seem to have turned the fireplace in my front room into a terrifying pagan altar – maybe that’s the true meaning of Christmas?

An attempt at fluffification of ‘Why D’ya Do it’ – a genuine imageof an alternative cover taken from the Antilles vaults

Some famous clock thing

I love this – almost Eddie circa: Somewhere In Time.

She’s got …

Replicas vs. Replicants

Mmm, conceptual

I can now die happy, my work is done. (Even my son was impressed by this).

Sign of the times, mess with your mind

My friend Paul had a boom box just like this – I was so jealous.

I like the way this one turned out

It really was that blue waiting for them

An iconic image for our times, and some Beatles.

You’ve got a friend in me (da da da da daa)

My beloved Sgt Pepper mill

Walking the dog this morning, I haven’t messed about with the colours at all – I love that winter light!

Time for our William Tell act

All for £2.50

Poison Ivy channelling her inner Norma Desmond

Text from ‘The Priest … in all its ambiguity

Click to read properly

Hmm, a black disc with white circles … interesting

The psychedelic trellis outside Mendips, probably responsible for inspiring all that stuff about submarines and walruses

The first picture I ever took for 1537

It’s mine, all mine

It doesn’t get any better than this!

Useful to know where they keep it

Anyone up for a nice country walk?

Saturday night chez-1537

Rural Virginia, yesterday

Moss!! Moss!!

Priest … Live !!! (maybe)

So shiny and difficult to photograph, i took matters into my own hands and made my own – using my awesome creative skillz! I have to say that is the best drawing I have ever done of John Wetton.

I’m rather proud of this one

I’m inordinately proud of this one

Every time you listen to Poison Idea you make a pixie cry

Gotta dig that Tuscan geometry. San Gimignano.

I love how this one turned out!

Daytime Pyro

Much careful deliberation went into this drivel you’re about to read

…and the last thing I heard was a muttered word …

All kneel and worship!

Owls? I’ll give you F*^&#”G owls!!

With this first commission under my belt, I can see a whole new career opening up for me …

Wife, daughter and dog

Don’t give me no lines and feed the panda yourself …

I like this one

Roll Up !!

You look so super

This may be the single greatest thing I have ever done in my life.

Really arty photo, to show off my mad camera skillz and sensitivite, creative nature (chicks love that)

Destined to cause a bit of a stir on Antiques Roadshow in 2031

Grim urban reality#1: Packs of rabid feral dogs

Not photo-shopped – it’s balanced on a tray

You have to love those Y-fronts! (and Lego-based censorship)

Thom Yorke takes part in a 1537 advertising campaign

Click to read properly, without straining your eyes.

I’m very proud of this one

Don’t cry Billy.

Possibly a metaphor type thing

The mute that sang the siren’s what?!

Nature’s nice and stuff, but it’s no 1200 word review of an obscure hardcore LP, is it?

My work on this earth is done. I shall now ascend.

I like the way this one turned out.

The Lego thrash metal minifigures are really starting to pay off for me now

Hilarious visual joke, ahoy!

Easter cake, made by me.

Rush Hour

I’m quite proud of this one

Those Who Wish You Well

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Those Who Wish You Well

Some music is just life-affirming, isn’t it? Continue reading Those Who Wish You Well

Monday Jumbo Afrodisiac

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Monday Jumbo Afrodisiac

I needed a strong beast at #777, something worthy and earthy – Fela Kuti & The Africa ’70 Afrodisiac; created like all … Continue reading Monday Jumbo Afrodisiac

The Answer Is, Stay

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The Answer Is, Stay

For various reasons this is by far my lowest time of the year and so I went to the Mighty … Continue reading The Answer Is, Stay

The Heat On The Breeze

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The Heat On The Breeze

Don’t read another word, just play this: That video is pretty much all you need, Tinariwen’s leader Ibrahim Ag Alhabib … Continue reading The Heat On The Breeze

1537 Vs. Scotland

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1537 Vs. Scotland

This weekend was time for my annual pilgrimage to Cardiff to watch mighty red-clad warriors smashing 18 shades of enlightenment … Continue reading 1537 Vs. Scotland

All Zila, No Killer

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All Zila, No Killer

Dudu Pukwana Zila ’86 – Here’s one I saved from my dad’s shed. No, really, my dad keeps Anglo-African jazz … Continue reading All Zila, No Killer

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1537 vs. 2015

Welcome folks, welcome to the third annual 1537 awards. These awards are often eagerly anticipated by the artists, industry and … Continue reading 1537 vs. 2015