'Socks on the Old No 70'

October’s artist Wendy Cruickshank has been involved with painting throughout her life. She studied at the Colchester Institute and the Central School of Art before undertaking her main formal training at the Byam Shaw School of Painting and Drawing between 1971 and 75 Drawing was a priority at each school, with differences of approach

She has taught part-time since 1979, and exhibits widely. Wendy is a member of the Colchester Art Society.