I grew up in Donegal, Northwest Ireland, a windswept, wildly beautiful, mountainous landscape that sweeps down to the Atlantic Ocean. My story in the visual arts began as a very young child. It was my way of expressing myself when I couldn't find the words, my escape to a place of quiet in a big family, my private joyful cocoon just for me! I studied at the National College of Art & Design in Dublin Ireland and qualified in Fine Art with a 1st ...