Stephanie Sian Coley is a freelance professional artist, currently living in the rather beautiful Derbyshire countryside. She mainly specialise in mixed media painting & collage, pen & ink drawing and portraiture. Steph also has a fond love of sculpture which was her medium of choice a few years back. After graduating from the University of Derby with a BA (hons) Fine Art Degree in 2001, she has continued to practice as a mixed-media visual artist and has exhibited and sold her artwork throughout the UK. She has also undertaken numerous exciting and challenging commissions and arts projects over the years.
Aside from producing her artwork, Steph’s other professional outlet is teaching. It’s something she got properly into after she left University. Initially working in schools and then moving into adult education work. she now has over twenty years of experience as an arts practitioner & tutor. She has delivered many art workshops and taught classes/courses at numerous educational establishments across the UK, for both children & adults. Sharing her skills and passion for the arts with others is a real joy and hopefully she can inspire others to pursue their creative journey.