About Roberta Heslop

Welcome to Roberta Heslop Sensual Art — where art becomes a form of liberation.

My work is rooted in a deep belief: that every woman deserves to feel free in her body, proud of her story, and seen without judgement. I paint the female form to challenge the limiting ideals we’ve been taught — and to offer a different lens. One of softness, strength, truth, and self-love.

Each painting is a moment of freedom. I don’t follow rigid plans — I let the process guide me. Sometimes I work with thick oils, building texture and depth until the figure begins to breathe. Other times, I turn to Indian ink and embrace its raw immediacy — a single, committed stroke on white canvas. What’s left out is just as important as what’s shown. Space gives room for interpretation, reflection, and honesty.

My art is about more than aesthetics. It’s about shifting the story — breaking down shame, celebrating the imperfect, and inviting others to feel more at ease in their own skin. I want every curve, every line, to carry the message: you are already enough.

That’s also why I offer commissions. It’s a beautiful, collaborative process — whether I’m working with individuals or couples, we explore what you want to express and how to honour that through colour, form, and energy. These pieces often become deeply personal celebrations of self or love.

Originally from Cape Town, I’ve lived in New Zealand, Japan, and Italy, and now create from my studio in the Lake District, surrounded by nature and family. My work has been shown in the UK and Italy and is collected around the world.

If something in this speaks to you, you’re not alone — and you’re very welcome here.