Naïve, humorous illustration and observational photography rooted in people, places and odd moments by the sea.

I live in St Buryan, Penzance in Cornwall. I make illustrations and photographs that behave like the place does: charming, rough round the edges, occasionally bizarre.

The illustrations are naïve on purpose — boats, characters, harbours, sea life and whatever else gets in the way — usually with a small twist that turns something familiar into “hang on…”. I’m not chasing polish. I’m chasing personality.

The photography follows much the same instinct: people, places and everyday scenes where something feels slightly peculiar, funny or beautifully ordinary. Sometimes they look as though they could have been taken decades ago.

I’ve spent years working in animation, design and comedy. This is the same instinct, just expressed through illustration and photography.

Illustration and photography of everyday coastal life in West Cornwall.

Sketch of a steaming hot dish on a plate with an arrow pointing to the steam.

Illustration & Photography

A handwritten note with yellow and black ink, featuring some scribbles and partial words, on a black background.
Black and white illustration of an octopus with curled tentacles on a black background.
Laurie Peters with glasses resting his chin on his hand outdoors during daytime, wearing a plaid shirt and a smartwatch, with blurry background of trees and another person.
A pink background with three small, light-colored dots arranged in a diagonal line.
Cartoon illustration of an older man with white hair, a white beard, and a mustache, wearing a yellow jacket over a striped shirt, standing with eyes closed.
Silhouette of a person wearing a hat and apron, carrying a large fish and a bucket.
Close-up of a colorful pirate flag with skull and crossbones design.
A colorful painting of a boat docked at a harbor with graffiti on the hull, featuring various tags and designs, in front of a calm blue sea and a light sky.
A colorful, abstract painting of a boat. The boat has an orange hull, pink cabin, and blue water and sky background. The words 'Proper Job' and 'Newlyn' are written on the side of the boat.
A colorful painting of a boat docked at a harbor with graffiti on its hull and a black and white flag on its mast.
Abstract painting of a cityscape featuring a large blue ship in the foreground, industrial buildings, and skyscrapers in shades of pink, yellow, and blue with graffiti on the ship.
Close-up of a black folding knife with a textured handle and a partially open blade.

These People and Places Pictures are about noticing rather than staging. Ordinary scenes, familiar places, and the small, funny or strange moments that slip past unless you’re paying attention.

A cow with a striped shirt standing inside a bar or restaurant, with a man in a suit and tie sitting at the bar and another person in the foreground wearing a dark blue sweater. The background features framed pictures and bottles on shelves.
A man and woman in swimwear sitting on sandy beach in front of a graffiti-covered wall, with bottles and sunglasses on the ground around them.
A boat in the water with a person standing on a dock near crates and fishing equipment, at a harbor or pier.
Person wearing a fish mask, a yellow coat and pants, with a large gold chain with a CHIPS medallion, standing on a beach with ocean waves in the background.
A person kneeling on a flooded promenade near the sea, with large waves crashing against the railing. Debris, an overturned wheelchair, and scattered rocks are visible on the ground, while flooded benches and a small shelter are also present.
Large ocean wave crashing with dark cloudy sky
Six men standing inside a rustic barn, dressed in muddy work clothes and aprons, with tractors in the background. They are smiling and appear to be farmers or workers on a farm.
An elderly woman walking on a crowded beach carrying a shopping bag and a small orange bucket.

Photo gallery coming soon…
2026

In the meantime, go to my Instagram

A woman standing alone in a spacious, brightly lit industrial-style loft with large windows and exposed brick walls.

A playful celebration of Cornwall’s imagined jazz history—these limited-edition posters document festivals, parties and musical legends that never quite existed

A young woman with blonde hair wearing a black hat is holding a colorful poster for a jazz concert, featuring cartoon artwork and event details.
Person wearing a hat holding a colorful poster about jazz music in a recording studio. The poster features a cartoon duck relaxing with headphones, surrounded by speakers and vinyl records.
A woman in a black hat with white zigzag stripe holding a colorful jazz festival poster, with blurred lights and people in the background at dusk.
Person holding a colorful poster with details about a jazz event, featuring illustrations of musicians and text about the event's date and location.