Artists First

"It is of great enjoyment doing my art and of great interest as well because it makes me feel so good. All the different materials you can use: acrylics, inks, watercolours, oils, pastels. It excites you because of all that comes out of it. I get power out of it - and I feel I could do it forever and ever. I get a great excitement out of it. When I was 5 years old, I dreamt of being an artist but I was limited at school."

Brenda Cook lives in an older people's home. She has been a member of Artists First for 15 years.

Click here to listen to Brenda talk about her time at Artists First.

Click here if you would prefer to read a transcription of the interview. 

Click here for a comprehensive overview of Brenda's artworks and exhibition history.