Paddy Allen

Paddy was brought up on a remote farm in Africa which gave a love for nature. Art has run alongside work as nurse, teacher and priest in Africa and Scotland. She has done a range of courses in painting, most recently Botanical Illustration with the Royal Edinburgh Botanical Gardens. She specialises in the woods and seas round Cowal and finding magic hidden under the surface. She gives art lessons and runs a weekly drop in workshop at the Dunoon Burgh Hall. She is a member of Cowal Open Studios Work includes merchandise (cards, mugs, chopping boards)