Hester Berry

Hester Berry has made a living as a painter since leaving school, exhibiting throughout the UK and occasionally internationally. She gained a degree in Fine Art from University of Wales Aberystwyth and an MA in painting from UAL Wimbledon. She has taught painting and drawing for various societies and institutions including for Draw Brighton and Camden Arts Centre. In 2018 Tate published her book on Life Drawing.

Describe your approach to teaching.
My approach is very observation-based. I teach in a practical way, using methods that I find helpful in my own practice.

What inspires your own work?
The immediate impact of the outside world on our senses.

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