Tin Man

My entire life I have suffered from heart disease so when I decided to design this painting, I wanted to portray the struggle I have had living with heart disease. I wanted to create a piece of art that would make people ask questions around my style and the hidden story. My heart has simply ruled my head for as long as I can remember, I was the little boy whose mother literally wrapped up in cotton wool with the constant fear of the unknown. My life as a Man, husband and father has been defined by my condition. Family days out or going on holiday must be carefully planned from parking, travelling and the environment. I decided to use the image as a reflection of my condition to encourage people to ask questions understand why as an artist, I have chosen to make this design.