Hand-painted sculptures. Various locations, Bristol

Bristol-based charity, The Grand Appeal, asked me to handpaint a larger-than-life Gromit. Titled 'Sunny' you can find him brightening up shoppers at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway.

He is the most positive pooch around. With his uplifting colours and hippie flowers, there’s little chance of you feeling down with him around. His motivational and cheery quotes mean this Gromit is nothing but good vibes!

His ears have 'Sunny' written on each one (viewable from above), and other phrases include: Say Cheese!, Bee Happy, Good Vibes, Lovin Life, You Are My Sunshine, Stay Cool, Dreamer & Right On.

I also had the pleasure of taking part in WOW Gorillas! (2011) and Gromit Unleashed (2013), two sculpture trail events, helping raise money for charity through auction sales of hand-painted sculptures. "Feathers" lived on Bristol's Gloucester Road, followed by Bristol's Cribbs Causeway and is now on display at The Sherborne. "I Spy Gorilla" was situated at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, as well as making a brief visit to London, before being sold to a private buyer.