Art has always been a part of my life. In my childhood, living in Wiltshire, an English rural county, I drew horses and animals, inspired by the countryside and the many books that I was always reading. As an adolescent and teen I progressed into drawing my favourite movie stars and pop idols, and even through my working life I continued sketching the people and animals around me. For many years I just drew in pencil but eventually, about 20 years ago, I was introduced to colour with pastels. I felt comfortable because to me it was still drawing. I was interested in watercolour and oils but never felt satisfied with my attempts until, a few years ago, I discovered the works of Susan Harrison-Tustain and Arleta Pech, who finally…
