I am a self-taught pastel artist from Colchester who enjoyed drawing in my early years, but then spent a career in the Investment industry before reigniting my passion for art in 2020.
 
I have learnt so much in the last three years and believe I will always be learning and evolving as an artist.  
 
Most of my work to date could be deemed as realism, but I take inspiration from a wide variety of sources and am keen to expand and explore a wider variety of styles before finding my final path.
 
Much of my art time is taken up with commissions, which is great, but I do enjoy some quieter spells when I can create some more original work.

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Website: www.raywestart.co.uk
Instagram: @raywestart