Lynn Cooper from Oswaldtwistle wanted to take up another passion after 42 years of service in several areas including the United States, Yorkshire and Lancashire. She ‘fell in love’ with pastels two years ago when she started art as a hobby during lockdown and began attending lessons on zoom run by Catherine Lansdale from Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington.
“When I got my first commission in August 2021 I was amazed and I thought wow people really want my art, I don’t believe it!” Her artwork was displayed during an exhibition at Haworth Art Gallery and Blackburn Museum last year. She continued: “God’s creation is my inspiration and I love seeing His creation.
SarBritcliffeMP Make the most of it. The government want her to lay down the paint brushes and return to work.