Every now and then you meet someone who pushes you, challenges you, makes you laugh and makes you question your preconceived notions of normal.

Interviewing contemporary artist John Burns was one of those rare occasions and writing his story for Latitude Magazine was so much fun!

In the cut-throat world of art, art critics and art snobbery, John has successfully made a career out of painting since 1989, although don’t expect a realist painting of pretty landscapes from this quirky artist. Try Jesus, angels, aliens and sparrows just for starters!

Story out now in the latest Latitude mag.