No.056 Poolside II Painting

Sophie Gradden is a Contemporary artist born in Buckinghamshire. Home & studio were originally based in Deptford - South East London, but since September 2024 she is now based back in the burbs where she grew up. Successfully completing her Art foundation in 2004 at the University of Gloucestershire going on to further her studies at Bristol UWE in a degree of Fine Art. Not completing her degree due to pursuing a career in Interior Design, her art skills were not lost, just tucked away for a while. In 2016 Sophie reignited her love for painting and set up a makeshift studio in her home and began creating, whilst working full time. Exposing, for the first time, her artistic world to the public at Windsor Contemporary Art Fair. In April 2018, a decision was made to dedicate herself to her art full time. Currently to this day, the art continues but at a much slower pace, due to becoming a mum and working part time as a learning support assistant in creative arts. Inspired by colour and shapes. Creating textures, layers, a juxtaposition of clean/ordered/solid with undefined/chaotic/broken areas. Bold striking colours, complimented by muted tones that capture and disarm the viewer. Preferring the medium of a Acrylic, Sophie also loves to experiment with household emulsions, spray paint, chalks and pastels.