SANDY

My grammar school education led me to study art, English and theatre at college and university and I would often draw on nature to inspire my creativity... After graduating from Exeter University I became a journalist. Despite having a colourful and demanding career in journalism (specialising in the arts), I still found time to escape to the woodlands or walk amongst the trees to relax and hide myself away to draw and paint. I often visited the grounds of Blenheim Palace as the ancient oaks offered great solace and inspiration - in fact it was the Blenheim Oak that prompted the current collection of Healing Trees... However, I began to visit the trees less and less as I focussed more on my work. Eventually my career-led lifestyle had a major impact on my health.

Primary location: United Kingdom