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Ali Hill
Artist, Art Coach & Art Therapist
How did it all begin?
In her mid-30s, Ali faced a life-altering discovery: a 9.5cm malignant tumour in her right breast. The treatment plan was as brutal as it was necessary—a “slash, poison, and burn” trilogy of mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. With a grim prognosis giving her just a 35% chance of survival, Ali realized there was no time to waste. Her bucket list needed a serious rewrite.
Having built a career in teaching, marketing, advertising, PR, and communications, Ali longed for more creativity and freedom in her life. That’s when she discovered painting—a hidden passion that had been waiting to emerge.
Through courses and guidance from various teachers, Ali unlocked a dormant creative side that transformed her world. The more she painted, the more she believed anyone could learn to paint—it’s not just a skill reserved for the gifted few.
For Ali, painting was more than a creative outlet; it became a powerful tool for emotional healing, helping her process the shock of her diagnosis and her miraculous survival.
Inspiration finds Ali everywhere. Whether it’s a quiet moment of stillness or a fleeting glimpse of something beautiful, her ideas come alive on canvas. She’s drawn to recurring themes—faces, landscapes, animals, fruit, and flowers—all carrying a unique beauty and fragility that evolve into visual stories.
No two days or paintings are the same for Ali. She thrives on experimentation, blending abstract, contemporary, and traditional styles into her work. Her bold use of vibrant colors, mixed media, and textures gives her art a distinct voice that resonates with viewers.
Today, Ali feels privileged to work as both an Art Coach and an Art Therapist, helping clients unlock their own creative potential. She cherishes the joy and confidence her clients feel when they achieve something they never thought possible.
Ali attributes her remarkable survival to a combination of gratitude, meaningful work, time spent in the “art zone,” and the healing power of laughter. Painting didn’t just change her life—it gave her the freedom to fully live it.
Artist, Art Coach & Art Therapist
How did it all begin?
In her mid-30s, Ali faced a life-altering discovery: a 9.5cm malignant tumour in her right breast. The treatment plan was as brutal as it was necessary—a “slash, poison, and burn” trilogy of mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. With a grim prognosis giving her just a 35% chance of survival, Ali realized there was no time to waste. Her bucket list needed a serious rewrite.
Having built a career in teaching, marketing, advertising, PR, and communications, Ali longed for more creativity and freedom in her life. That’s when she discovered painting—a hidden passion that had been waiting to emerge.
Through courses and guidance from various teachers, Ali unlocked a dormant creative side that transformed her world. The more she painted, the more she believed anyone could learn to paint—it’s not just a skill reserved for the gifted few.
For Ali, painting was more than a creative outlet; it became a powerful tool for emotional healing, helping her process the shock of her diagnosis and her miraculous survival.
Inspiration finds Ali everywhere. Whether it’s a quiet moment of stillness or a fleeting glimpse of something beautiful, her ideas come alive on canvas. She’s drawn to recurring themes—faces, landscapes, animals, fruit, and flowers—all carrying a unique beauty and fragility that evolve into visual stories.
No two days or paintings are the same for Ali. She thrives on experimentation, blending abstract, contemporary, and traditional styles into her work. Her bold use of vibrant colors, mixed media, and textures gives her art a distinct voice that resonates with viewers.
Today, Ali feels privileged to work as both an Art Coach and an Art Therapist, helping clients unlock their own creative potential. She cherishes the joy and confidence her clients feel when they achieve something they never thought possible.
Ali attributes her remarkable survival to a combination of gratitude, meaningful work, time spent in the “art zone,” and the healing power of laughter. Painting didn’t just change her life—it gave her the freedom to fully live it.
