I never intended to be an artist. At school I was academic not creative although I had a passion for music. Life changes and things happen, and  don't always go to plan, but out of the tough times came a new found love for how I see the world and what makes me happy. I discovered the absolute joy of putting images that were in my head on to canvas. I am a self taught hobbyist, as I have a long way to go before I can truly think of myself as an artist in my head.

I'm sure there are studies out there that link the benefits of an active mind to a healthy mind, and the use of Art in all its forms to promote relaxation and as a way to let go of stress. I can only speak for myself but nothing beats losing yourself in colours and images in your head to make you forget the irratations of modern life. Putting colour to a blank canvas has got me through some difficult times and really given me the drive to keep going and keep learning.

Along with sharing my work with others, I decided that I could also raise funds from any future sales or projects and so 20% of any sales made will go to a fabulous Non Profit called Alcohol Awareness UK. An online help and advice service for people with alcohol issues or their families. It's a brilliant organisation and I'm proud to volunteer my time to them.

You can find them on Facebook.

www.facebook.com/AlcoholAwarenessUK