I'm Saraan de Guise and with my passion for graphic design, vintage circus, the Cotswolds and Pop Art, I was drawn to creating Cotswold Alphabet Art from my home near Cirencester where I have lived happily for the past 30 years,

Prior to this I studied Art and Art History in London and have spent years visiting galleries and museums, appreciating colour, composition and bold design…even applying to the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition. However life, like a river, twists and turns taking us on unexpected journeys. I went on to work successfully in recruitment and more recently ran a much-loved Cotswold pub for 15 years. With a nod to my musical father. I have also continued to play saxophone in a post-punk band. Finally I came full circle back to my passion for art and the desire to explore my own creativity.

Since 2023, alongside caring for my mother, I paint vintage-inspired alphabet art that blends muted tones with joyful pops of colour — turning names, initials, words and places into individual personal pieces of artwork that reflect the client, allowing them to love and enjoy them in their own home or have pleasure in giving them as gifts.