Leanne Hughes

The natural world forms the basis of my work. I have a deep yearning to be constantly surrounded by nature. I grew up in a small town spending every summer outdoors from dawn til dusk. When indoors I was always drawing and making things, and this need to be creative from when I was old enough to hold a pencil has never left me. I graduated with a BA(Hons) in Fine Art in 2015 and also have an art and design diploma. I began marketing my work several years ago, and to date I have sold approximately 1000 original paintings. My inspiration comes from nature, and my favourite place to be in the world is out walking in the woods, just before sunset there is a fiery orange glow shining through the trees, and it is then that I feel most inspired to create. Spending time in nature is good for the soul, and when we are surrounded by four walls for much of our time I think it is important to bring the outside in, with plants and flowers and of course, nature-inspired art. I use a lot of positive energy when I'm painting and I like to believe that my pieces carry these good vibes off to their new homes with them, and I hope that they create a little bit of extra happiness wherever they go.