Growing up, I loved watching Nancy Kominsky on the TV show “Paint Along With Nancy.” It’s through her shows that I learned so many of the basics from gridding to achieving correct facial proportions.

I’m not the only ‘artist’ in the family. My great grandmother on my dad’s side (Ellen Fellows) painted as a hobby and thankfully we still have a few of her works.

I grew up in Manchester and in my early twenties life led me to the historic city of light -Paris. While professionally I worked in Human Resources I had the incredible opportunity to refine my skills at Les ateliers beaux-arts. Paris is a wonderful city for artists and lovers of art. I absorbed inspiration from every corner, from the vibrant street art to the classical masterpieces adorning the galleries and museums.

My time in Paris not only sharpened my technical abilities but also expanded my artistic perspective, allowing me to blend tradition with innovation in my work.

in late 2009, I relocated to Athens, Greece and joined the εργαστήρι ζωγραφικής, I delved into a world of new techniques, colours, and forms. My works were quite dark during those years.

I moved back home to Manchester in 2015 but didn’t practice any art for quite a few years. It was only fairly recently that I took a course on creating an Illustrated Life Journal (daily mindful practice) by Kate Sutton. I found the daily practice very calming. Not long afterwards while searching for art events online I came across an Art Therapy group for Seniors and have been attending regularly (an international online community supporting mental & emotional wellbeing through expressive arts).

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