Hello, my name is Hazel and I am a self taught, award winning artist from Scotland. My “Nosey Cow” picture in coloured pencil won Highly Commended from The UK Coloured Pencil Society and “Waiting for Mum”, also coloured pencil, from The Fife Art Exhibition, was also Highly Commended.

l loved art in my childhood but hadn’t done much since. Fast forward 30 years or so and I joined my local Art Club and found my self picking up coloured pencils and absolutely loved them. I love the control you have with them, the colours, the ability to correct, but especially the detail you can achieve with them.

I am mum to 2 amazing children, mum to Ruby the naughty Tibetan Spaniel, step-mum to Fitz the fluffy cat and live in Dundee with my partner Jim.

Besides drawing and painting, I like needle felting, beachcombing for sea glass and being out in nature. Anything crafty I’ll have a go at! My weekends are usually spent on walks, exploring the countryside and coastal towns with Jim and Ruby.

I specialise in Pet and animal portraits but also draw and paint people, landscapes and still life.

Aside from coloured pencils, I work in graphite, soft pastels and have recently started working with oils, which I am enjoying very much.