It was clear from a young age that I wanted to be an artist. My great uncle was a landscape painter and encouraged me to attend painting classes throughout my childhood. These classes are where I discovered the true escapism and happiness which comes from creating. I went on study at Glasgow School of Art, specialising in Printed Textiles. After completing a masters in Fashion I entered into the industry, only to discover that the cut-throat culture and fast pace of the fashion industry wasn't for me. Reconsidering my future, I re-located to Yorkshire and in a leap of faith Dear Prudence was born.