The crucifix is one of the most recognisable images in human history. It is saturated with contradiction: love and violence, sacrifice and domination, hope and terror, unity and division. It holds tenderness and brutality in the same breath. What fascinates me is not belief, but symbolism. How simple forms become vessels for immense emotional, cultural and historical weight. How they evolve beyond their origins and begin to shape behaviour, identity and power. Across centurie

The new issue of Blitzed Magazine is out now : My article ‘Grit V’s Glamour’ sits on page 52 Once, youth culture meant choosing a side. Punk or glamour. Identity was sharp, deliberate, and visible. I wanted to trace how that certainty loosened through the late 80s and 90s, and what replaced it. Available in all Magazine Shops and News Agents.

Wishing all site members the best for 2026 - With 2 new works added to the web site.

Hello Site Members I'm pleased to be able to open my Black Friday sale as of today exclusively with you guys. Here is a link : https://www.ahouseofmud.com/black-friday-sale Most works have been reduced by 30% and two are reduced by 50% Enbjoy the browse and any one requires any further information please let me know. I'll also send The Black Friday Sale out to everyone on my mailing list tomorrow and on social pages. Should you want to arrange collection please let me rathe t

This was a both an honour and privalidge. Kevin and Clare have been collectors of my work for a number of years and contacted me last summer to discuss a portrait of them both. Having built up a relationship with both it was nothing but a pleasure to paint this work in the style discussed and myself, Kevin and Clare were delighted how it all worked out. Thanks Guys. T.M

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Although new work has been slow to appear on my website, the studio is far from still. I was recently contacted by a returning collector to paint the Bank of America building that sits in downtown Dallas. We discussed the angles and light in great depth and collaborated on the original idea for the piece. I was thrilled with how it turned out — big, bold, and grandiose. " I am so thrilled with my recent commission from Tim. Tim did a commission for me about five years ago so

Hello All. A recent painting called “OVERHANG” has had an overwhelming number of hits on the website over the past few weeks. While varnishing a large commission just now, I found this frame tucked away in the corner — so I wanted to offer it as a free gift to members of the AHOM site who purchase the painting from my Geometric and Architectural page. I think it really sets the piece up to be appreciated beautifully. The Link is HERE : Cheers T.M

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