Ailsa Chapman

Biography

My website is at www.artbyailsachapman.co.uk Qualifications: Wimbledon School of Art - Diploma in Graphic Design (Illustration) - 1981. Open University - BA Hons Degree in Humanities with Art History & Religious Studies - 2008. London Art College - Diploma with Merit in Botanical Coloured Pencils - 2019. 20 years as a professional graphic designer in printing and magazine publishing sectors. After a number of years creating drawings and paintings mainly of floral and botanical subjects, I am now currently exploring and experimenting with abstract art, as a way of creating more original and expressive work. I use a variety of media including traditional and digital media. As from February 2022 I am a member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society. I was a member of Croydon Art Society and also of the Society for All Artists for more than 10 years, and of the Croydon Art Society for more than 2 years..