About the Artist

Kerry Darlington was born in 1974 in Rhyl, North Wales.

She was inspired by magical fairy tale picture books, pop-up books and stories during her childhood, and held a particular fascination for Arthur Rackham's intricate pen and ink work. This influenced her to take a degree in Illustration, with intentions of becoming a children's book Illustrator. During this period she discovered the Pre-Raphaelite artists and Art Nouveau.

In the following years Kerry began to work on developing original, decorative designs using 3D elements and resin, focusing primarily on trees and nature. Inspiration for these was taken from the Art Nouveau period, particulary Klimt's infamous 'Tree of Life'. Today, she continues to paint themes of myth and legend, poetry and stories.