r t Penwill

As an artist, my journey has been shaped by life's twists and turns, marked by key choices and a deepening passion for creative expression. My early years were spent immersed in dance and figure skating, both of which instilled in me a strong sense of movement and discipline. These experiences became a foundation for my artistic path.

Growing up, I was influenced by my father, a cartoonist, and the weekly comics I eagerly bought with my pocket money. These early encounters with visual storytelling sparked my interest in art and narrative.

In my early teens, I reached a crossroads and chose to focus on figure skating instead of dance. While this path held promise, life's unpredictability eventually led me to step away from skating and towards visual art.

After completing an Art foundation course in Maidstone, Kent, I continued my studies at art college in Cheltenham, specialising in printmaking within fine art.

Over the next decade, I explored various creative disciplines, including painting, illustration, scriptwriting, filmmaking, and home design. This broad approach helped me develop my skills and expand my artistic perspective.

In 2011, I moved to south-west England and soon after returned to printmaking. Setting up a studio in my garden allowed me to fully dedicate myself to creating silkscreen prints.

A turning point came in 2020 when I discovered my neurodivergence. This new understanding of myself brought fresh clarity and direction to my artistic work.