Original Artwork, Prints & Custom Commissions

Classic Biplane Study

Vintage Aircraft Print

Military Helicopter Artwork

Original Artwork

Handmade pieces created with care, detail and character.

Prints

Affordable print options from selected original artwork.

Commissions

Custom pieces based on your own ideas, photos or themes.

Glass Etching

Personalised etched glass designs for gifts, displays and special pieces.

Vinyl Stickers

Custom vinyl sticker designs for personal, hobby or business use.

Slate Signs

Unique slate signs for homes, gifts, workshops, displays or memorial pieces.

Custom Creative Work

If you have an unusual idea, just ask — we're happy to discuss options.

Affordable Original Work With a Personal Touch

Paintsandpixels is not a mass-produced print shop. It is a personal creative project offering original artwork, custom pieces and affordable creative work. Every enquiry is handled directly, and commissions can be discussed properly before anything is agreed.

Paintsandpixels began through a very personal journey. I first started painting in 2011 while attending Combat Stress, a charity that supports veterans living with PTSD. Up until that point, I had not really done any artwork since school, and back then I never particularly enjoyed it. I always found it frustrating because I could not create what I could see in my head.

That changed when I began painting again. I originally worked with acrylics on canvas, building each piece slowly by hand. Around five years ago, I moved over to digital art, working on an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil and Procreate. Although the tools have changed, the way I work has not. I still approach every digital piece in the same way I approached canvas painting — carefully, patiently and from the beginning.

Every piece starts from a blank screen and is built up by hand. There is no Photoshop used to create the artwork, and there is no AI used in any of my work. Each image is created manually, layer by layer, until the finished piece is complete.

Aviation has always been a major part of my life. I have always had a strong interest in aircraft, especially helicopters, and I was lucky enough to work with them during my time in the Army Air Corps. I also have an air defence background, so aircraft have been part of my working life as well as my personal interests. That connection naturally became a major influence in my artwork.

I enjoy creating aviation artwork of all kinds, from helicopters and classic aircraft to squadron pieces, display teams and personal commissions. However, I do not undertake work that depicts war environments. For me, the artwork is about the aircraft, the people, the memory, the engineering and the subject itself — not what it does in conflict.

Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to create work for retired British Airways crews who flew the Boeing 747 and Concorde, as well as commissions connected to 19 Squadron at RAF Valley, 22 Squadron Search and Rescue RAF, and the Royal Navy Black Cats display team. I have also had artwork endorsed by the Red Arrows, who very kindly signed prints of my work.

Whenever possible, I try to have prints signed so that copies can be donated to veterans’ charities and used for fundraising. Supporting veteran causes through my artwork is something I am very proud to be able to do.

My original acrylic canvas pieces could take anything up to six months to complete, often with several works in progress at the same time. My digital pieces can take anywhere from 12 hours to over 250 hours, depending on the level of detail involved. I do take on commission work, but it is important to understand that each piece takes time. These are not quick edits or automated designs. They are hand-created pieces of artwork, built carefully from start to finish.

I enlisted at sixteen and a half and served for 15 years. I grew up in Wiltshire and Cornwall, although I consider Cornwall home. I now live in North Devon and can often be found at public events throughout the summer months.

Please note: for glass and metal etching, the customer normally provides the item to be etched. Bulk orders are possible, but will require plenty of notice because the work is completed by hand.

Personalised Metal Mug Etching

Custom etched metal mug featuring a detailed squadron-style design. Ideal for military gifts, club items, personal keepsakes or presentation pieces.

Custom Glass Etching

Hand-etched glassware with detailed crests, emblems, squadron designs or personalised artwork. Suitable for gifts, commemorative pieces and display items.

Custom Club Glassware

Personalised etched glassware for clubs, teams, hobbies and special interests. Designs can be discussed based on the item supplied and the detail required.

Personalised Slate Signs

Custom slate signs for homes, gardens, workshops, businesses, memorials or gifts. Designs are created to suit the item and finished by hand.

Custom Vinyl Stickers & Decals

Custom vinyl decals and stickers for clubs, hobbies, small businesses, events, vehicles, signs and personal projects. Single items and small batches can be discussed.