Born in Kensington, London in the swinging ‘60’s.
I have always had a passion for art in all its forms and studied Art and Ceramics in my early years and then later, in my twenties, studied Ceramics and Design, City and Guilds. But I decided to keep it as a hobby and to enter the business world.
I decided just over a year ago to set up my own website called Fotographicmemory.com which was mainly to do with photo montage and photo enhancement. I included some of my art that I had digitally created to add some colour to the website. Although my montage business was working, I was getting a very positive response to the art, so much so that a local gallery decided to take some of my pieces to see what would happen. I have now sold to individuals through them as well as to some local offices privately.
The next step was to create a website purely for my art, called The Deni Lillian Studio. This went live in January 2010. This was completely new venture for me combining what used to be a hobby and my business knowledge to get exposure and sell my work.
I have painted in many mediums most of my life. I tend to paint digitally now, but still go back to my easel now and then.
My art is modern and fun, colour gives a tangible reality to my work. It creates a link or conversation between my mind and the outside world. It forms the basis of my art. Inspiration comes from the colours I see in the photos I take or what I see around me.
The world can be very monochrome even when we see in many colours and I am motivated to create positive art and bring the colour alive. Who I am comes out in my work. I am confident, lively and like to push boundaries, all the while looking deceptively normal!
EXHIBITIONS
June 2009 Croxley Galleries, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
April 2010 Showcase – London, Brick Lane, London
June 2010 Dandara Ltd Show Floor at the KD Tower ,Hemel Hempstead)
Long Term Exhibition
30th October 2010 Solo Dive into Colour Exhibition at Dandara Limited
30th December 2010 Faceoff and Paintpot shown The BBC Show DIY SOS
The Big Build Littlehampton
2011 Time taken to complete commissions and work on new collection.