Shelena Russell’s life of painting started in early 2002 following her move from New Zealand a year earlier … while in the later stages of pregnancy with her first child. It was at this time that her partner Warren asked her what she wanted to do with her life once the baby was born.
While her working life had previously consisted of holding down office administration jobs, Shelena said her dream was always about a ‘creative’ future such as fashion design. Warren immediately bought her a sketch pad, with the
