Michelle Deyna-Hayward

Born in Shoreditch East London in 1965, I am a fine art mixed media artist and I love graphite for its portability and efficacy. Having travelled extensively to over 35 countries and 48 American states, I know you are never alone for long with a sketch pad and pencil! Drawing an image can bypasses any language, intellect, sexual, religious or political difference. I believe any creative endeavour can bring people together and offer relief to the lonely or isolated.

At the age of 20, while studying English & Sociology, during my class break, my eye was drawn to Art class, I strolled in and all my childhood passion, came to the service & I got bitten by the art bug. The Following day I returned to the class and spoke with the tutor, who encouraged me to join the A level class examination taking place the following week. Sat the examination and was awarded a grade A. Later on I did a stint at Central St Martins College of Art.
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It is this moment in time, that spurs me on to encourage, enable and hopefully inspire people to return to study, gain confidence and perhaps gain qualifications that can open doors. I took on the challenging role of PA to the keeper of the Royal Academy of Arts (Prof Brendan Neiland RA) and relished ev...

Retrospective Art March Town Hall
Retrospective - Angles Theatre Wisbech
Poster promoting visits to the capital selected by Cass Sculpture Foundation
Project Outside and exhibited at major Rail Stations and Rail Links in UK 2012
Nantwich & South Cheshire Show 2003 and 2004
Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, Cheshire 2003
Exhibition of figurative work, Royal Academy of Arts, London 2000