Plastic waste is rapidly creating an environmental crisis and, with production expected to accelerate over the coming decades, we are now facing a crucial tipping point in the pollution of our planet. As someone who has a keen interest in environmental issues, I'm keen to use my art to highlight some of these in a series of works. I have just completed the underpainting of a large canvas entitled 'Plastic Ocean', and I will then be applying an array of materials to illustrate plastic pollution. Watch this space!

There are many articles online that you can read about plastics, including a useful 'hub' of information bringing together the best content from around the BBC to help you discover everything you want to know about plastics, but didn’t know who to ask. BBC Plastics Watch Hub is a useful starting point.