Ian Dunlop has spent a lot of his life working within the arts, in fine art, music, video and writing. He has exhibited internationally and his artworks are in private collections and museums. He exhibits artworks at music events and festivals when he performs. His book Breakfast in Nudie Suits was published in 2014. His artwork often reflects on mid 20th C music, pop culture and the accelerated pace of contemporary life.

He is a long-term resident of the Lizard peninsula, where he has his art studio.