The man who defaced the memorial for slain comedian Eurydice Dixon says he needs more time to appeal his conviction because he is "extremely busy".

Andrew Nolch is appealing his criminal damage conviction for painting a 25-metre long penis at the Princes Park memorial in June.

He claimed it was a "political statement".

Andrew Nolch arrives at the County Court in Melbourne on Wednesday. Credit:AAP

Supported in court by far-right activist Neil Erikson, Nolch said he needed extra time before an appeal originally set for February 1.