When Kevin started painting life-sized portraits of basketball players, even he thought his hobby was 'a bit ridiculous'.
Four years ago, the 48-year-old had been enjoying a successful career as a DJ and music producer, living in Chorlton with his partner and their two young children. But one night, he found himself 'unable to move' in bed after a show, and was rushed to hospital before being diagnosed with sepsis.
That was only the beginning. Following months in hospital and extensive medical examinations, doctors told Kevin he had thyroid cancer - a rare form of the condition that affects the a small gland at the base of the neck.
