Aidan is proudly self taught, and thus focuses on experimenting with a range of techniques, styles and subjects. He was initially influenced by Spontaneous Realism, graffiti and street art, and the layered palette knife work of artists such as Joshua Miels and Francoise Nielly. Most recently he is heavily influenced by Andrew Salgado. His works are most often large format and are characterised by bold colours, emotional raw brush strokes and extensive layering.