My giant leap into art

He started painting to 'stay sane' after cancer but now 'King Overman' is a global sensation

- Nicole Wootton-Cane

WHEN Kevin Overman 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.