About
Why am I an artist?
Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by the sudden, breathtaking beauty of light transforming what was an ordinary scene into something extraordinary? It's awe-inspiring isn't it?
When I paint, I am trying to capture that feeling and translate it onto canvas. But the real magic happens when someone else connects with that same light, bringing their own memories, stories and hopes for the future to the painting. That's the power of art and it's why I create.
From an early age my life has been full of creativity. I was that 5yr old child who had a lemonade stall outside their house although my product was perfume made with rose petals. I sold one bottle. For 3p. To my mum. I entered all the school art competitions and spent break times decorating my friends' exercise books.
It's no surprise then that becoming a graphic designer in my 20's was the perfect job for me, blending creativity and problem solving. I loved receiving client briefs and using my skills to bring their ideas to life visually.
The biggest source of joy for me is my family. Having left my design job to raise my children, I found time in the evenings for a new creative outlet - digital illustration. I began by creating my own range of travel posters, drawing landmarks and holiday destinations. The more people saw and bought them, the more places they requested. I now have over 150 cool and colourful prints for sale both here and on Etsy.
After more than a decade creating art on a computer, I began utilising these same skills in a more traditional way - painting. Lockdown gave me an opportunity to practice, play, experiment and take part in online courses and community events such as Sky Portrait Artist Of The Week. I was hooked. The simple act of painting - capturing a story with pigment and brush - is a connection to the very roots of human expression, a tradition I feel deeply honoured to continue.
I'm dedicated to living an artistic life full of curiosity, creativity, freedom and much needed optimism. I'd love for you to join me on this adventure.Please do stay in touch:
Artists Biography
Georgina Westley (b.1976)
Bedfordshire UK
Medium
Traditional: Acrylic, watercolour, gouache, ink
Digital: Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Fresco, InDesign
Georgina Westley is a UK based artist who works both digitally and traditionally. She graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a degree in Media and Communications (BA Hons 2:1) and majored in Film and TV Production. She completed her Foundation Course in Graphic Design at Bedford College and worked as an in-house graphic designer for the RSPB for many happy years before leaving to start a family.
Whilst raising her children, Georgina worked as a freelance graphic designer. This period allowed her to experiment with new tools and develop her style. In 2013 she opened her online store selling her prints and is proud to have her artwork enjoyed in homes around the world.
More recently Georgina is using paint to create larger artworks. Art and design are her passion. She finds a deep joy in transforming her thoughts, feelings and observations on life into artwork that others can hopefully connect to.