...... I started painting 7 years ago - the last years have been at Ilminster which is a wonderfully conducive atmosphere and an excellent tutor in Juliet..... A fantastic group of like minded individuals. I am an enthusiastic amateur, who, due to, at times, a somewhat lazy or fearful approach often reverts to painting flowers which is my first love as a subject matter. I am however endeavouring to cure myself of this tendency and branch out! ......