My early years were dedicated to ballet training, followed by a season with the National Youth Theatre, and then modelling - with my heart firmly set on a future in acting. This journey took me from London to Rome, where I lived with my late husband, the artist Michael Henry Harrison (1948–1983). There, he became maestro to a small group of experienced painters. Watching their remarkable progress unfold, I was drawn into the magic of painting and became one of this devoted group - a shift that forever changed the course of my life.

After Michael died, I travelled widely with my sketchbooks, drawing deep inspiration from the landscapes and cultures I encountered - especially in Nepal and Japan. While in Tokyo, my hanko - a personalised seal carved in ancient Japanese script - was created for me, and it has remained a signature mark of my work ever since.

My enduring love of theatre and dance continues to draw me back to the stage - this time with sketchbook in hand - capturing dancers in rehearsal and musicians at work. And my love for Italy calls me to return and paint there as often as I can.

Today, I live and work in a converted silk mill in Broadway in the Cotswolds. My studio - once my mother’s pottery workshop - remains a space filled with creativity, history and expression.

If you’d like to arrange a visit or discuss a commission, I’d be delighted to hear from you: pink@pinkharrison.co.uk