When I used to go on holiday I was eager to take my paints and canvases with me. I had always dreamt about one day becoming a full-time artist. At that time I thought it was the dream that encouraged me to paint on holiday. I had a break for a few days last week with my daughter, as everything this year has revolved around the gallery, so we decided to have some quality time together. What I discovered on our short time away was that it wasn't the drive and determination to one day become a full-time artist that made me paint on holiday (a time to relax), instead, it was and is because I have always been an artist and creative which is why I paint no matter where I am.