ali hill
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Ali loves her job as the Director of Creativity! She's an artist, qualified teacher & life-coach (with a 'working with children' check).
After a nasty 9.5cm malignant tumour in her right breast in 2003, followed by the medical trilogy of ‘slash, poison & burn’ (mastectomy, chemo & radiotherapy) her prognosis was grim: a 35% chance of survival at best.
At the time Ali was working in marketing and advertising for a well-known FMCG company. She realised this could be it and there was no time to waste. Her bucket list needed immediate revision.
She started to learn painting from lots of different teachers and unlocked a dormant creative side that was itching to come out. The more she learnt, the more Ali realised that anyone can learn to paint – it’s not an innate skill that belongs to the gifted few.
Ali's inspiration comes from EVERYWHERE – which is why her painting style is best described as VERSATILE. She explores a combination of abstract, contemporary and traditional painting styles.
Bold, vibrant colours often feature in her work, incorporated with texture, acrylics, pastels, papers, fabrics, gold leaf, inks and mixed media. Ideas find her when her mind is still; random things catch her eye and capture her heart. Her studio is a messy nest of collected treasures.
Ali's art sells in metropolitan art shows and selected gift shops. She attributes gratitude, being regularly in the art zone (creative meditation) and a liberal dose of laughter as important factors for her survival.
After a nasty 9.5cm malignant tumour in her right breast in 2003, followed by the medical trilogy of ‘slash, poison & burn’ (mastectomy, chemo & radiotherapy) her prognosis was grim: a 35% chance of survival at best.
At the time Ali was working in marketing and advertising for a well-known FMCG company. She realised this could be it and there was no time to waste. Her bucket list needed immediate revision.
She started to learn painting from lots of different teachers and unlocked a dormant creative side that was itching to come out. The more she learnt, the more Ali realised that anyone can learn to paint – it’s not an innate skill that belongs to the gifted few.
Ali's inspiration comes from EVERYWHERE – which is why her painting style is best described as VERSATILE. She explores a combination of abstract, contemporary and traditional painting styles.
Bold, vibrant colours often feature in her work, incorporated with texture, acrylics, pastels, papers, fabrics, gold leaf, inks and mixed media. Ideas find her when her mind is still; random things catch her eye and capture her heart. Her studio is a messy nest of collected treasures.
Ali's art sells in metropolitan art shows and selected gift shops. She attributes gratitude, being regularly in the art zone (creative meditation) and a liberal dose of laughter as important factors for her survival.
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