Shirley Durant
Watercolor Artist, Children’s Book Illustrator and Watercolor Instructor
I create my classes to be fun and relaxing, whether you are a novice or have been painting for a while. Creating with watercolor is wonderful therapy! My journey to artist has followed a non-traditional path. It was after my son was born (in my early 40s) that I discovered and explored my artistic interest and talent. I took watercolor classes, started drawing, and creating Name Art as birthday presents for my son's friends. Then someone paid me to create a name painting, and my business began! Since opening my Etsy shop in 2009, I have had the pleasure of creating art for people of all ages. My niche has developed into kids/nursery decor, which I love! In recent years, I have had the opportunity to illustrate a children’s book and teach watercolor to many through workshops. Come and discover the joy of watercolor.