"I began painting as a way of finding a space for myself and to rediscover who I actually was again following my journey through motherhood and my career as an ecologist. I love those aspects of my life but, as many do, felt I had lost a sense of me along the way.  I wanted to reconnect with my own internal voice and realise my own dreams and desires for life. Creativity has always been an outlet for me and painting allows me not only to express my emotions but also to tap into a deeper connection to the natural world that has been a mainstay of my life. I am also a much nicer person to be around when I have had time to paint. "Jenny Roberts