About Lisa Davies

I am an artist/illustrator living and working in Surrey in the UK. 

From a very young age I have been passionate about painting and drawing. I used to love looking through picture books as a child and dreamed of being the person who drew the pictures. That passion remains with me to this day. 

I studied illustration for 5 years, gaining a HND in wildlife illustration from Dyfed college of art and then a BA Hons in illustration from Plymouth University. I also gained a PGCE in art education. 

After spending 18 years bringing up my family, and surviving cancer, I finally returned to working full time as an artist in 2012. I have sold many of my canvases in the UK and overseas.  I have exhibited my work at an International Contemporary Art exhibition on the Kings Rd, Chelsea and also at the Reading Contemporary Art Fair and at Surrey Contemporary Art Fair.

Today I also turn my art into gift products such as mugs, coasters, greeting cards, tins and hanging plaques. I print and make all the products myself.

I love working in many mediums, but acrylic and pencil remain my favourite. I love creating fun, happy, bright, colourful, work that brings a smile to your face every time you look at it. I enjoy taking inspiration from the everyday things in life - the simple pleasures such as the first time you put your washing on the line in the spring or a cat sleeping in the flower bed. I love life and I hope that this shows through in my paintings.