Having always had a keen interest in painting, Alannah has developed a passion for the work of the Renaissance artists.Drawing inspiration from that era, she decided to continue her classical style of painting in Florence where she spent three years at Charles Cecil Studios, studying the techniques of the Old Masters such as Velásquez, Van Dyck and Singer Sargent.

Having focused primarily on portraits during her years in Italy, Alannah continued on to paint still life and landscapes and has now developed her style by combining it with a more contemporary use of colour and content.

Throughout her work, Alannah strives to convey her passion for painting and drawing by capturing the interaction of light and shade. Her swift loose brushwork arising from in-depth study of the landscape and sketches made en plain-air, capture fleeting moments of changing light.

Her studio is currently based in Essex where she carries out commissioned portraits in oil and charcoal.

Date of birth: 7th August 1980, London, UK

Education: Studied at Charles Cecil Studios from 1998-2001.Currently working in a studio in Essex.