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Sue Ballard, artist cuddling up to her dog, Wilbur the golden retriever

My Story

Creating has always been second nature to me—like breathing. Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to painting, making, and bringing ideas to life. Nature has long been my muse—its colours, creatures, and quiet wisdom are at the heart of everything I do.

My creative path has taken many forms, from designing textiles for the African batik market to working in UK homewares, interiors, and surface pattern design. But it was after the sudden loss of my husband that art became something deeper—a way to heal, reconnect, and rediscover myself. Around that time, my 12-year-old son, Harvey, gathered friends and family to surprise me with Wilbur, a golden retriever who’s been my loyal shadow ever since. He gently brought me back to the rhythm of life and the beauty of the everyday.

Now, I create soulful pet portraits, original paintings, and surface pattern designs inspired by flowers, animals, and the natural world. My work blends expressive abstraction with considered detail—full of movement, emotion, and energy. At its core, it’s about connection: between people, animals, and the wild world around us.

Whether you're a collector, an art director, or simply someone who finds joy in colour and nature—I’m so glad you’re here.

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