Alison Mann

I am a qualified garden designer, but on moving to France, I discovered that garden design is not high on the list of priorities in rural France. I therefore turned to my first love which is painting. I especially love painting with oils, as I love the textures that can be created and the colour mixes.

I have found that I can combine my two great loves by painting the flowers I love so much. I am inspired by the colour, textures and patterns in nature, which are constantly changing and bring me so much delight. I am always amazed that the colours and design in nature can give us so many different emotions, from energy to peace and tranquility. This I try to capture in my paintings.