Charlie Coates McCarroll

Biography

I grew up in Kent, living in the countryside, surrounded by orchards. I studied Art and Design at Maidstone College of Art and did a degree in Fine Art at Exeter College of Art and design. I studied at Dublin College of Art for one term. After graduating, I worked as a window dresser for Debenhams for 2 years. I then studied at Scarborough to become a Early Years teacher. I have been teaching young children for 22 years; mostly 4 and 5 year olds.I teach this age group because I get to see them learn to read and write from scratch. It's very satisfying! I have always continued painting in my spare time. I have had exhibitions in Hertfordshire and Tavistock and have sold many paintings on line. I enjoy camping by the sea, reading, yoga, meditation, surfing and swimming.