“I have had a beard since I could grow one at the age of 19. It has been various lengths since then but now going for a long full beard.

“I think this is the way we are supposed to look and hope to one day find a bearded sidekick to join me.

“I've been a freelance model/prop maker for film and TV for the last 11 years, and also create costumes and artwork in my spare time.

“I sometimes model for the photographer Manel Ortega.”