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1. How long have you been a graffiti artist?

Thirteen years. My transition towards Christian-based graffiti began in 2003, with a spiritual enlightenment from God.

2. What got you into graffiti in the first place?

In 1995 I saw a mural painted in my local town. It must have been at least a few years old, but had gone previously unnoticed. I remember the colours of the mural being vibrant. At first I couldn't read the mural, so I began to study it on a daily basis to and from school. Eventual I cracked the wildstyle graffiti letters, and to my amazement, they said: "The Anderson's". It was so intriguing that I decided to copy the letters and sketch/write something in my school book. Ironically the first thing I wrote in this graffiti style was the name of my church "St Boniface".

3. How did you come to faith?

I grew up in a Roman Catholic family and went to church regularly so I was always within the right environment for spiritual development. My faith began from an early age, I always felt the presence of God and knew he would guide me in life.

4. What role does the Bible play in your faith?

The Bible was and is a key part in my faith. In 2003 I went through some spiritual troubles. So I picked up my Bible and began to read it more frequently. Within the course of a few months my life changed from being negative to positive. This positive change was not only in me but also those around me. The Bible is very important source for everyone's faith. When we sometimes go to church a priest may provide in interpretation of a passage from the Bible which is great. However his view may not work for everyone. If you read the Bible, you are going directly to the source. Whatever you read will relate directly to you and your life. If there is anything you don't understand ask God and I promise you'll be given the answer. Sometimes a simple prayer will suffice. If you don't like praying just ask. God is never far from you.

5. What was the message of your graffiti before you became a Christian?

From 1995 until 2003, my graffiti was more about focusing on my individual graffiti style and getting up as much as possible. At the time this meant bombing/tagging, painting trains and painting track sides. Not to create any missunderstanding I was always a Christian. Whether we are good or bad God lives in us all. For many, God is the missing part of life.

6. What is the message now?

Graffiti now is about using the gift God gave me to do something positive. My work is no longer about me. The work is now a message, not only Christians but for people of all faiths and all walks of life. My faith definitely played a big part in my transition from traditional artist to my current status. In 2003 God saved and changed my life for the better. What I do now is my own personal thank you to God.

7. Where can we see your graffiti now? And where did you graffiti before?

Before my graffiti was on trains, track sides and in the streets. Now you can view some of my work on the Internet. Simply type in Lovepusher on Flickr.

8. Do you do commissions? What have you been asked to do and where?

I was recently commissioned by the UK and Foreign Bible Society to paint two ad vans depicting stories from the Bible. This took place in two areas of England: Nottingham and Bristol.

9. When do you do graffiti and with what materials?

I live graffiti everyday in some form or another. For sketching, I use pens and pencils. When I paint, usually I use some form of emulsion and spray paint. With so little, you can do and express so much.