Lilamani De Silva

I am a New Zealand'er living in London who occasionally commutes between the two. From an early age the passion to paint and create were part and parcel of my life. I like nothing better than to find a quiet moment to think and paint. I picked up my paintbrush early in life driven by a creative desire and innate curiosity. Self taught, I had been absent from painting for some years when a friendly challenge between two friends to get back to the things we enjoyed, inspired this resurgence. "Painting gives me a sense of peace and calm, it is my obsession”. I work in acrylics but have enjoyed using water-colours in the past.

I paint the world the way I see it - vibrant, full of life and colour. My ideas, influences and inspiration come from the natural world, my travels, curiosity, beliefs, family and friendships as well the work of Masters like Van Gogh and Monet.

Masters in Biochemistry, Creative Director ECG, Creator of Personalogy Games Party, Date Night and Family - winners of National Parenting Product Award, Game of the Year and the Gold Award from Family Product Review. The Publication of 15 Minute Pause Book, featuring my artwork - Literary Award Winner 1st Place Self-help category. Creator and artist of self care, stress less Joy Cards Deck - published by Beyond Word in 2018, Silver Winner Nautilus Book Awards in Card Decks, Winner of the Bronze COVR Visionary Award in Inspirational Card Decks. Art featured on cover of Edge Magazine, published in 2022.

Exhibited in various venues in the UK. Sold art around the world. Artwork is featured on 48 cards in the motivational, self care Joy Cards deck. Artwork featured on the cover of Edge Magazine. Winner of various prizes and Literary awards.