Colin Bailey is a UK artist and printmaker living and working in Hastings, East Sussex after living in Rye for ten years and Kings Cross, London for fifteen years. We feature his work today, with his fantastic use of perspective Colin gets real depth in his work which gives it a lovely feel. We spoke to Colin about his art:

When did you get into art?

My mum was a comercial artist and my granddad was an artist (apparently he knew Lowry – but thought he was rubbish!) I have always been into art – have never really had a “proper job”. It is mainly with the evolution of the Internet and through my website that I am now actually making a living out of it.

What inspires your work?

I suppose in a nutshell, textures. I have always been fascinated by the process of various objects breaking down over time; Demolitions, Goynes on the beach, paint on the side of fishing boats etc. Even when some my work is perceived as representational or even photographic I savour the small accidental marks, the building up and breaking down of layers and the sheer  flexibility of the paint.

Is there a particular piece of work you are proud of?

My personal favourite is Rockdog – An almost abstract paintings with an joky title that is actually an accurate record of the textures and colours of a rock on the beach near Hastings.

What are your future goals?

To build my website to the point where it gives me the freedom and opportunity to involve a wider audience as I develop and take more risks with my work.