Can you describe a memory associated with art that could be considered a turning point, either that led you to pursue making art or that influenced your work?

When I was a kid, my mum would take me to the library once a week. I guess I was about seven or eight when I discovered the work of Gerald Scarfe, the British political cartoonist. I don't know what it was exactly but there was something about it that caught my eye and he became my biggest influence for a very long time. You can still see his influences in my stuff if you know what to look for.

You have many diverse skills given your background in film and animation. How has this aspect of your experience affected your personal artwork? 

I think the most obvious thing is that it gives my work a sense of humour. When you're a cartoonist you're always walking a line between trying to make art but knowing how self centred and narcissistic that is. That kind of thing leads to funny stuff.

Who are some of your biggest artistic influences?

Oh. Gerald Scarfe. Tove Jansson. Joan Miro. Chuck Jones. Quentin Blake. Jim Henson. Music is the biggest influences on my work, really.