Local Face : Wendy Lewis August 2012
Daughter of a heating engineer father and secretary mother, Wendy Lewis was born and grew up in Warwickshire. Her mother wrote and told imaginative stories to Wendy throughout her childhood which encouraged her to write and draw from an early age. Wendy originally trained as a classical ballet dancer and was a Royal Ballet scholar until her early teens. At school her teacher recognised that she had a considerable ability for art and this led her to apply to art school. She first went to Sutton Coldfield School of Art and began to learn the rigorous discipline of drawing and painting. She then moved up to Birmingham School of Art and Design. Three further years were spent studying graphics and illustration. Whilst there her first three children's picture books were published. Working towards applying to the Royal College of Art she prepared her work diligently as she knew that there was fierce competition. After a whole week of tests and interviews she was awarded a place at this prestigious institution and there she attained her M.A. Seven years art education stood her in good stead for making the serious commitment of being an artist. A Senior Lecturing career ensued with a myriad
freelance art commissions. She worked and gallery Wendy continues to for many National and International welcome locals and visitors alike. 'The p u b l i s h i n g h o u s e s a n d h a s Loft’ is a delight from where Wendy paints, draws, writes and subsequently illustrated will soon be tutoring a 44 titles, 3 of which NEW beginner's drawing she has also written. A and painting group BBC children's TV starting in September. series followed after The Barn Courtyard next the success of being to Antiques at Wendover listed in the Top Ten of is where her studio can be the 'Children's Book found. From postcards to Federation' picture limited edition prints, book awards. charcoal and pencil drawings to large water Wendy helped to prepare students for submission to the colour and oil paintings, it's all there. RCA and a few select students became The Barn courtyard offers an art gallery, successful candidates. Living in Harrow bric a brac, gifts, framing service, as it was close to her work and being on jewellery and a tea shop. the Chiltern line, it was natural for W endy to explore this glorious A regular Bucks Open Studios Buckinghamshire area. It wasn't long participant and Artist Demonstrator at before she decided that Wendover is Art in Action, Wendy is a totally dedicated and long established artist, where she wanted to live. who believes that she has something Wendy has found inspiration for many of unique to offer and would like to thank her subjects from historic figures and Wendover for its friendliness and local places in Wendover and the generosity and in particular the church surrounding area. This is evident in her of St Mary's where she worships. most recent works in oil, water colour and fine drawing, all of which resonate In return W endy would like to reciprocate and extends a warm with a sense of place. welcome to ALL at her studio/gallery. In her new work place, 'The Loft' studio www.wendylewis-illustrator.co.uk
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