Niamh Smith, born in Gloucester and now lives in Leamington Spa with her fiancé. She has loved art for as long as she can remember, inspired by her grandmother’s watercolours and childhood stories, especially How to Train Your Dragon, which sparked her love for fantastical creatures. Her whimsical, vibrant style is shaped by studios like Ghibli and Cartoon Saloon, leading her to study animation. Her all-time favorite film is Howl’s Moving Castle.