My name is Sally Brown. I am the proprietor of Sally Brown Studio & Gallery based in Marple Bridge, Stockport. I have run the gallery for the past 12 years specialising in original works. I also exhibit my own work at the gallery, where I focus mainly on watercolours, oils and pastels.

Born in 1942 in Derby, Derbyshire where I was trained and qualified in art and design before embarking on a career as a markup artist in the mid 60’s to the early 70’s.

Having taken time out to bring up my two children I decided to integrate my interest in art and business by opening an art gallery that would be unique to the surrounding area.

The gallery has been very successful during its opening and I strive to keep its displays interesting to capture the differing tastes of the browses.

Below is a brief resume of my qualifications, interests, career and exhibitions to date.

Qualifications

National Diploma in Design

Diploma in Art

Interests

Likes painting in oil, watercolours and pastels

Also enjoys cartooning, walking and gardening.

Work Experience

1960 2 year foundation course at Northwich Art College

1962 2 year Fine Art (Painting) at Manchester regional School of Art and Design

1964 Makeup Artist BBC – London

1965 Makeup Artist BBC – Manchester

1969 Freelance Makeup Artist

Full time mother of two

1989 Gallery owner

Exhibitions

1987 Winner of the Mullard Phillips 1998 calendar competition.

1989 Northwest Laing competition

1989 Final Laing competition Mall Gallery London

1989 Opened Sally Brown Studio and Gallery

1992 Stockport Art Guild won Jack lees award

1993 Member of selection committee for Stockport Open Exhibition.

1993 North West Laing competition

1994 Stockport Open Exhibition at Stockport Art Gallery

1996 Stockport Open Exhibition at Stockport Art Gallery

1997 Stockport Open Exhibition at Stockport Art Gallery

1997 North West Laing competition, Salford.

1999 Stockport Open Exhibition at Stockport Art Gallery

2000 North West Laing competition