Oak tree by river Painting

I was born and raised in North London and now live in South Kent. I have had a passion for painting since I was a small child and undertook art classes at school. However, once starting work my painting dwindled and it wasn’t until I had a child and started doing painting and crafts with them that my passion for painting came back and I have been painting now for the last 30 years, while working full time. I started out with watercolour and pastels and then moved on to acrylic paints which I preferred for the richness in colour and versatility. Working within the NHS for the past 19 years I have found painting a great help in relaxing after a very busy day. I am passionate about flora and fauna and enjoy doing paintings with these in mind. I like painting a variety of subjects and take inspiration from walks in the countryside with my dog and visiting places that are calming and tranquil.