My mission & story

Born in the early 2000s, I spent much of my childhood moving between foster homes before finally finding a loving family in Ormskirk. Throughout it all, the dogs in each home became my stability, giving me a sense of security & family.

The challenges of my upbringing led to various autoimmune and related conditions—an ongoing battle to this day. Through the hardest times of grief and acceptance, my greatest source of comfort was my French Mastiff, Molly, who was always there waiting to greet me after a hard day.

When I lost her, not long after my worst medical experience, I grieved by drawing her portrait—a process that completely changed how I dealt with my emotions. Now, I aim to create that same connection for others by capturing the loved ones they hold dear in a personal piece of handmade artwork. It means everything to me to preserve their beauty through my art.

FAQs

  • Something I fought hard with in my younger years was shame or embarrassment of my disabilities, specifically my inability to function as normal

    Unabled, it is a token to my physical state, feeling unable to cope or function, yet still enduring. Personally, I find the word humorous and it embeds a feeling of ambition and defiance within myself

  • As a child I dreamed of becoming a zookeeper, then a marine biologist, and later working in animal care. However, life took me in a different direction.

    As my conditions progressed, I had to face the difficult reality that these careers were not safe or sustainable for me. I entered a period of grief—mourning the life I had envisioned for myself.

    Over the years, I adapted, learning new ways to engage in activities that brought me joy while creating a life that still connected to my passions. Accepting myself was the first step toward building my art business—embracing my disabilities and finding the confidence to incorporate my story into my work.

    I found art and drawing to be the perfect outlet. It allows me to rest my body, immerse myself in the creative process, and bring beautiful, fulfilling works to life.

    Growing up, I saw very little representation of disabled artists. Now, I hope to be part of the growing community of creators making their mark and showing that disability does not limit creativity.

  • I use a variety of mobility aids depending on my needs each day, as my level of mobility can change frequently. These include a wheelchair, seated rollator, crutches, a walking stick, and other support items.

    Living with unpredictable conditions has been a challenge—I can be walking one moment and unable to move the next. This is known as being intermittently ambulatory, a term that has helped me better explain my experience and communicate my needs effectively.

    There is no shame in using labels to describe your condition or in relying on mobility aids to navigate daily life. Every person is unique, and their needs will vary. It is important to advocate for your own comfort and well-being, regardless of others' opinions. Labels should not be seen as a source of judgment or division but as a way to foster understanding and better communication.

  • For privacy reasons I will not disclose all my conditions. However I believe some level of transparency is important in understanding my situation.

    A significant portion of my conditions are autoimmune, some I had since birth and others developed through life experience or simply random chance. These are non curable and instead require constant management with lifestyle changes.

    As my social media presence expands, I may disclose some of my disabilities to provide better insight into the effect these can have on a life.

  • To summarise, I am a 23 yr. old disabled female (Who adores animals and art)

    I have studied art through GCSE to University, where a medical episode interfered with my Fine Art studies and lead me back home to Ormskirk, where my family & friends could support me. I now study Animation with Edge Hill University and will be graduating in late 2025

    Due to unfortunate circumstances, I entered foster care at age 3, and found my permanent home in Mawdesley, Ormskirk in roughly 2008, my battle then became medical where my family fought for a diagnosis for my pain and difficulties. A war I’m still fighting today as I learn to work alongside my uncurable conditions and build a path into the art world with my wonky hands