Danielle Cartwright

Hi, my name is Danielle and I am an artist with a soulful approach to the creative process.

I was born and raised in Stockport, Greater Manchester in the United Kingdom and I currently work out of my studio there.

I love intuitively painting large and small abstract pieces in acrylic and resin on canvas and wood panels, enjoying the opportunity to express my feelings through colour and movement. Each piece evolving and expanding with their own creative energy.

I have a profound connection with colour and its many healing properties, and a deep love and curiosity for the beautiful world/ universe we live in, often my work can resemble this in some form. This is where I draw my inspiration from, as well as from what stirs my soul, music, nature, dance and so much more.

Ever since I can remember I have always loved to paint, draw and make things. Before choosing the path of the artist a few years ago, I worked as a fashion designer for 20 years, I have always had a passion for clothes, fabrics and colours. This gave me so many amazing opportunities to be creative and to travel and see different parts of the world.

Although I enjoyed the journey this took me on my heart grew tired and called for a change. And so began my...

City and guilds Fashion and Technology Certificate level 3 Design and craft Fashion (Fashion Wear) 2008 - 2010
GNVQ Art and Design at Marple Ridge College 1993 – 1995

Other Courses taken:
Signalong Phase 1 sign language (based on BSL) Foundation course – Completed 2018

Art Therapy Foundation course – November 2017

Online abstract painting course

Arylic Art, Yoga & meditation Retreat

Day courses: Jewellery making, Ceramics, Wood turning and Weaving.