My Story
In the beginning...
Welcome to my creative world, where the beauty of nature comes to life through my work, which I am truly passionate about. My name is Kaye Bewley, and I am a proud blend of English (from my father) and Scottish (from my mother) heritage, with a touch of Irish ancestry from my grandparents. As you explore my work, I would love to share the story of my journey, shaped by my diverse experiences as an artist, Personal Assistant, therapist, and writer.
My artistic journey began at the age of five when I created a finger painting on tissue paper that delighted my father so much he decided to frame it. His encouragement ignited my passion for art. During my teenage years, my love for horses took centre stage; I dedicated time to studying their skeletal structures, muscle fibres, and coat colours before bringing them to life on canvas. This passion extended to dogs and cats as well, and I even explored architectural drawing by sketching room plans for luxurious homes.
Growing up near the vibrant city of London allowed me access to a world of artistic inspiration just a train ride away. My formal introduction to art came through an inspiring tutor, Mr. Haddrell, who motivated me to merge my love of horses and the countryside in an ambitious drawing of cowboys herding wild mustangs on a large board.
Lifelong Learning
After leaving school at 16, I began my career as a Secretary in the paints division of ICI in Slough, where I was excited to walk through the art department and witness the vibrant array of experimental colours and creativity on display.
Following this role, I immersed myself in the corporate world as a temporary Personal Assistant for several high-profile individuals in the news media, publishing, and marketing sectors. This experience provided me with valuable insights into marketing and sales, as well as an understanding of corporate stress. Feeling that something was missing in my life, I decided to focus on healing burned-out executives.
Over the next decade, I dedicated myself to completing Diplomas in nutrition and counselling, along with an MA in psychotherapy. With my partner serving in the military, it felt natural to support soldiers in their journeys of healing from trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges.
However, after the end of my relationship, experiencing redundancy from my job (which also meant losing my home), and dealing with the loss of my parents and sister, I found myself grappling with profound grief. During this time, I discovered an unexpected resilience that propelled me forward. It prompted me to ask myself a pivotal question:
"Could I combine all this experience, knowledge, and skills with my art to create a sustainable livelihood?"
The thought of living as a struggling artist didn't appeal to me, especially after navigating such intense personal losses; nor did I want to concentrate solely on counselling.
Creative Communities
Despite facing limited space and feeling frustrated by the challenges in the world, I recognised that to truly transform my life and career, I needed to implement my own counselling methods for my own personal growth. It became clear that finding purpose and restoring meaning in my life was essential.
Upon reflection, I realised I possessed the skills necessary to navigate these challenges. I understand that any success in life begins with reframing our perspectives. Transforming my losses into a source of innate resilience has become the cornerstone of my therapeutic approach.
Currently, I am dedicated to sharing these experiences through the creation of courses designed to help others. Soon, you’ll find offerings on how to remain resilient during tough times, how to let go with love, and how to stay committed to your goals even when life throws unexpected challenges your way.
In addition to this rich life tapestry, my passion for art is deeply intertwined with my love for animals. Their innocence and intelligence are truly remarkable, and I believe their consciousness is evolving alongside ours, allowing them to understand us more than we realise.
Creativity is a precious gift from God, the originator of all the beauty that surrounds us. I sincerely believe that nurturing a creative mind is one of the most valuable contributions we can make to society. Join me in this journey of exploration and growth.
With heartfelt sincerity,
Kaye Bewley MA