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Christopher Rainham

Where were you born?

I was born in North Kent in the South East of England, close to estuary of the river Medway.

Where do you live now?

I now live in Milnrow between Rochdale and the Pennine hills.

Why did you become an artist?

I had always wanted to go to Art College when asked what I wanted to do when I grew up. Beyond that I hadn’t really worked out what I was going to be. It’s quite easy to focus on a career when you are only good at one thing.

Why did you choose painting and drawing?

I chose painting and drawing because I like the immediacy of them, they require little preparation to start making something. Also if it all goes wrong it’s quite easy to rub everything out or paint over the bits that don’t work and start all over again.

What strange things do you use in your work?

I don’t really have any strange things in my studio but lots of strange things inspire my work and all sorts of eclectic pictures or words or themes turn up in my painting and become the subject matter for work.

Which tool can you not live without?

There are two tools that I really need when I’m working. The first is a Stanley knife I bought when I first went to Art College which I use to sharpen my pencils and cut stencils for paintings and drawings, the second is a range of flat ended brushes that I use to paint with.

What would you have been if you had not been an artist?

If I wasn’t an Artist I would quite like to be a Chef. I am an accomplished cook and have been on Masterchef. I think cooking can be very creative and it is something I have always enjoyed.

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