Growing up as part of a creative family - and a keen painter from an early age - it was no surprise that Sophie Harding decided to attend art college. But inspired by a documentary she watched as a teenager it was the Fashion course at St Martin's college that Sophie enrolled on.
In my chat with Sophie - whose stunning paintings I'm fortunate to exhibit regularly at the Byre Gallery - we discuss how a deciding that a fashion career wasn't for her, lead her to a full time career as a painter, via a foray into illustration.
You can see Sophie's work on her website: www.Sophie-Harding.co.uk where you will also find details of all the galleries she shows with - and where you can buy from her directly - and follow her on Instagram at @harding_sophie