Misty morn, Pt Walter cafe

Shirley Winstanley enjoys painting and capturing the essence of a scene on site. She's passionate about light and shade, colour and form, and delights in what she calls "playing with paint". With wide interests, she has lately focussed on landscapes, streetscapes and portraits. She prefers acrylics, loving their immediacy, but also enjoys the buttery consistency and richness of oils.

Shirley's first solo exhibition in August 2004 was well attended and supported. She is planning her second solo in December 2005, following an invitation as an Artist-in-Residence in Italy where she will paint the surrounding landscape and some of the local citizens.