Carolyn Bonthrone

Here I am with my wonderful, and ever so slightly bigger than I had imagined, puppy Ernie

I’m quite a nervous Nelly at heart so this is a rare photo!

I am self-taught artist, after being subjected to many cruel jibes from my school art teacher… Shame on you Mr Marshall… so I didn’t dare pick up a pencil until in my 50s.

I’ve always loved colour and textures so now I’m lucky too play with these, whilst incorporating some of my other loves, dogs, birds and sometimes the odd sweet treat!