We caught up with artist Shirley Chi to learn more about her creative practice and her approach to working with pastel.

A former competitor on Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year and a regular exhibitor at the Green & Stone Summer Exhibition, Shirley is known for her thoughtful and expressive approach to realist portraiture. Through her work, she explores the relationship between colour, light, texture and the unique character of each sitter.

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