Sheila Venamore

date of birth 1959 Brighton I am a mum of two and grandma of two and have just finished being a mature student which I loved every second of.
I love using part reailty and part fantasy in my paintings
.Firstly my work seemed to centre around the animal world but a trip to venice last year has given me a new direction, I love the romance and old world feel. inspiration comes from the very fabric that venice is made of.

Left school with Art o'level went on to train as a Graphic artist taking over leo sayers desk at grapic arts in Burgess Hill ,sussex2003 I took a 2yr National diploma course in fine art and gained a grade of triple distinstion.I have done themed artwork for a giftwear company.I have taken part in several exhibitions across yorkshire including Harrogates finest The mercer art Gallery. won 1st prize in gallery competition under the sea. ,

I have exhibited at The Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate where Iam pleased and proud to say I was the winner of the Peoples prize.
Thorsby Gallery prize winner
Exhibting in the smart Gallery Harrogate 2016
Exhibiting in the Smart Gallery Haorrgate 2017