Why Everyone’s Talking About the Captain on the Wall in New Brighton
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Why Everyone’s Talking About the Captain on the Wall in New Brighton

Sometimes the best ideas start with a simple conversation. This one began at a meeting of the New Brighton Partnership, where local businesses and community groups come together to share ideas, stories, and a bit of hope for the town’s future. Pauline from the Floral Pavilion turned to me and said, “What about a mural for Captain Mike Lowe?”

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Mr Penfold — Colour, Rhythm, and the Courage to Do Your Own Thing
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Mr Penfold — Colour, Rhythm, and the Courage to Do Your Own Thing

Some artists chase realism. Mr Penfold (Tim Ford) chases rhythm: shape, line, balance, and colour tuned until they hum. The nickname stuck from school; the drawing never stopped. He started writing at 11–12, moved into characters by 15, then rode that early, nameless moment before “street art” was a label—logos, stencils, playful figures—until his taste and hand matured into the bold abstraction he’s known for now.

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