The former TV host has traded his iconic red jumper for rockstar looks, but he has not left his creative side behind.
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Remember watching Art Attack and wondering how Neil Buchanan managed to turn random household items into massive works of art?
The beloved British TV presenter has just turned 70, and he has been keeping busy since the children's show ended.
Buchanan became a familiar face to millions of children through Art Attack, which he created, presented, and produced for ITV and Disney.
The programme ran from 1990 to 2007, inspiring generations of viewers to make art with whatever they could find at home.
But while many of us remember him as the guy in the red jumper who could make art out of practically anything, Buchanan has been pursuing other creative passions away from the spotlight.
He recently returned to TV to create Big Art again
In February 2026, Buchanan made a rare television comeback by teaming up with Müller and LADbible to create a giant artwork celebrating the return of the yoghurt brand's Rhubarb Crumble flavour.
The project revisited his signature Big Art creations, which famously involved arranging everyday objects into enormous pictures when viewed from above.
For the new artwork, he used nostalgic items such as cassette tapes, skateboard wheels, and old-school lunchboxes, bringing back the kind of creativity that made Art Attack so memorable.
His appearance also gave fans a welcome, nostalgic glimpse of the artist decades after the original show ended.
Believe it or not, Buchanan's life outside Art Attack involves plenty of rock 'n' roll
Long before he became a children's television icon, he was part of a heavy metal band called Marseille, which he formed with friends in the 1970s.
The band won the first UK Battle of the Bands competition at Wembley Arena in 1977 and went on to perform internationally.
They also supported established rock acts, including Judas Priest and Whitesnake.
Although Marseille split in the early 1980s, Buchanan eventually reunited with some of his original bandmates in 2010 to release an album titled Unfinished Business.
His look has changed quite a bit since his Art Attack days, too. The familiar red jumper and short hair have given way to longer hair, facial stubble, and a more rockstar-inspired style.
He continued working as an artist and photographer
According to his official website, he now spends much of his time painting, exhibiting his artwork, and pursuing photography.
His legacy on Art Attack, however, remains a massive achievement
Buchanan came up with ideas for more than 500 episodes, and the programme went on to air in over 30 countries.
The series also received numerous awards, including two BAFTAs, cementing its place as one of the most recognisable children's art programmes of its time.
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