Vanessa Perry

I was recently asked if I make my own colour. I’ve been thinking about this question a lot, so I thought I’d write about it.   Of course, I do make my own colour. As an artist, for me, everything starts with colour. It has an emotional pull, it’s alive, something to be felt. Some … Read more

In February 2025 I was commissioned to paint a piece of art for a therapy practice in London. After talking through a number of themes with my customer, I came up with a brief to explore the theme of the shadow self. The intention was to create a painting that would help clients sit with … Read more