I am a human from Planet Earth, a female born in London and an abstract artist now based in Bristol, UK. I paint on walls, buildings, paper, clothing, cars, vans, shoes and handbags. I even use my own face as a canvas. I love to create concious art joyfully. 

 

In 2020, during lockdown, the local art trail I was due to join was cancelled, so I decided to paint my very first mural on the wall of my front garden. What began as a spontaneous project has since grown into something exciting: I’ve now painted over 100 murals, leaving my mark across Bristol and beyond. My work has taken me to Cornwall, Bath, Wales, London, France, and Sweden, creating pieces for art festivals, private clients, schools, businesses, hospitals, and even high-profile exhibitions such as the Van Gogh Expo​. The murals have been an unexpected but wonderful addition to my art career.

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I am in awe of life in general but I particularly love the soothing aspect of rivers and oceans; and the tranquility of forests and rainforests. As the devastating effects of human impact on these vital ecosystems continue to unfold, my work stands as a call to action - to protect and nurture Mother Earth for all and for future generations.

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Painting is a form of meditation for me. The outside three dimensional world disappears and another interconnected world opens up. I feel as if I have entered another realm. So I mostly paint from my heart and how I feel in that moment, rather than what I experience with my usual senses. Luckily for me, most of the time that feeling is joy.

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My art is an invitation to immerse yourself in the joyful essence of life and of the seen and unseen beauty that surrounds us. It's also to remind us that we are all connected to eachother and the whole cosmos like a giant tapestry. We are a precious and concious species. Human beings and Humankind. Let's be ourselves. Let's be kind. Let's observe. Let's feel. Let's reconnect, not divide. Let's remember that even in darkness, we have endless light and love all around us.

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I am committed to supporting environmental and social causes, donating a portion of proceeds from my artwork to organisations such as the Rainforest Alliance, WWF, and Greenpeace. Bringing joy to others is very important to me, so every Friday I gift pieces of my art on Instagram and Facebook. Currently, I am creating free murals for schools in Bristol as part of my belief that children are the future. I want them to feel hope, to understand the power of painting their dreams, and to see that they can help shape the world they wish to live in.

 

 

Farrah Fortnam