Artist

I am a self-employed artist with a background in teaching Art & Design. I have collaborated with young people in many different settings and have also lectured in Higher Education (PSHE Teacher-training) and taught in further education & with adults. Having spent many years as a manager within the NHS (Public Health/Health Improvement) I recognise the close affinity between positive mental health and ‘Creativity’ and enjoy mentoring people to develop their own work to improve personal well-being.

I sell work through a local Art gallery & privately contributing regularly to exhibitions and community events that encourage participation in the Arts. As a painter I mainly draw inspiration from landscapes or the natural world and use my photography as part of the developmental process for the work; this has also led me to experiment with different mediums including making 3D objects from Papier Mache.

As a Creative Retreat leader, I would welcome the opportunity to work with church organisations and the communities that they serve to strengthen links and enable accessibility.

I am willing to travel and can provide workshops/classes. I am also able to share advice from my experience of working to ‘put together’ creative spaces and resources.

Currently based in Thurrock, Essex and also the branch leader for Christian Creative Network in this area; I would be very happy to welcome new members who want to connect with other Creatives in the South East and the East of London area, please do contact me for more information.

Artist, Coaching & Mentoring, Creative Leadership, Creative Resources, Education, Freelance, Painter, Photographer, Prophetic Artist, Training & Courses, Workshops & Classes

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Lisa Anderson

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Wendi is so good at leading groups of people in creative workshops and hosting events for artists to gather for times of learning and interaction. I cannot wait until we can meet up inside again after this long lockdown. This is an important job to keep us all connected.
Thankyou!
2 years ago
Beverley Hoyte

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I have had the pleasure of working with Wendi in her role as Healthy Schools Manager in the NHS. She is an excellent teacher and trainer with experience as a higher educstion tutor in personal, social and health education. She is also able to take on a quality assurance role. She is passionate about wellbeing and is experienced in putting together programmes to support mental and physical wellbeing of young people and adults.
2 years ago
Charlotte Harman

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Wendi has an infectious passion for creativity. This is how she sees the world, as one of endless possibility. One of Wendi’s gifts is that she enables others to see through this lens also. Wendi has the mastery to host a creative environment where people of all different background, skills and abilities can confidently participate. This skill to host is extended to her ability to lead retreats and team days. From experience, these have been times of real breakthrough both for individuals, churches and charitable teams.

Wendi brings a vast amount of experience, having worked in schools, the NHS as well as with many churches and creative groups. She devotedly brings this insight, theory and extensive practice to every individual or group she serves.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Charlotte,
  Very many thanks for your review. I look forward to working with you again to provide training programmes to churches that are serving schools in their local areas providing holistic & creative approaches to working alongside children & young people.
  2 years ago
Jani Rubery

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I have had the privilege of experiencing Wendi’s creative gifting as part of a prayer retreat. Wendi has excellent spiritual discernment. She combines this with her creative insight in a way that makes both creativity and spirituality accessible to anyone – even if they don’t feel they are creative or spiritual. If you are looking for a fresh way to have a retreat – I highly recommend Wendi to lead and accompany.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Jani,
  Very many thanks for your review. I have also benefited from your input on many occasions in relation to personal & team development that has then enabled me to go on to serve others. I always look forward to the times when I see you! I wish you continued success in all you do.
  2 years ago
Catherine Daykin

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I had the privilege and pleasure of attending some Art Classes run by Wendi a few years ago. Not only does she have amazing creative skills, but a wonderful friendly and kind nature. Despite my not having done any art for many years, she made me feel at ease and helped me to develop my confidence and artistic ability. I was inspired by her ideas and the friendly environment of participating with her and other members of the group. Wendi’s own work illustrates her abundance of artistic expertise and she excels in all the forms of artwork that she experiments with. I am particulary fond of her creations inspired by nature along with her bold, beautiful use of colour. Wendi is an extremely imaginative and talented artist.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Cathy,
  Thank you so much for leaving your review. The times I led our small Art Class group bring back such fond memories and were very special. We helped each other through some difficult life situations and the Art enabled us to mutually encourage each other. I appreciated that everyone in the group felt safe and open to experimenting with new techniques and Art resources.
  2 years ago
Mathilde Lilleøre Christensen

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I absolutely LOVE Wendi’s work! When I lived in Stanford we had these “Creative Encounters” every friday – and it was such a joy! I learned so much from her and felt so encouraged! I would recommend her art, teaching and company any day!
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Mathilde,
  Thank you for leaving this review. The ‘Creative Encounters’ always seemed to be filled with laughter (as well as the learning) and our Friday group was a great platform for starting the weekend – song of the day and all!! x
  2 years ago
Deb Connor

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Wend’s work is always a joyful celebration of life and nature observed. A walk with Wendi invariably results in a series of carefully chosen and iconic images which are then transformed into cards and paintings. We have a recently acquired painting of Wendi’s of a shore line which has become the focal point of our conservatory. I love her use of colour and the stories which lie behind so many of her works.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Deb,
  Thank you so much for leaving a review on the Christian Creative Directory website.
  I am pleased that you have enjoyed my work over many years and more recently when you have seen it in exhibitions or displays at Well House Gallery in Horndon on the Hill, Essex.
  I am honoured that some of my paintings now reside in your home and I always value your support as I pursue Creativity.
  2 years ago
Chloe

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We have a canvas of Wendi’s in our Living Room of snowdrops and black grasses. It is part of a three originally, but has a vivid quality of movement to it which goes well in our home. I also have a small photographic print of fish in my bedroom. All of her pieces attend to her great understanding and playful interpretation of colour. I am also priviledged enough to have one of her coasters, a bit of an experiment which has hand-scavaged shells inside. A beautiful compliment to my WFH set up on my desk!
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Chloe,
  Thank you so much for leaving this review. It’s always great to see the work I have done being used or displayed on a wall in someone’s home.
  The colour scheme and size of the snowdrops painting works well in its setting and I am always happy to accommodate by painting a work in specific colours to match an interior design colour palette.
  2 years ago
Iain Every

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I have thoroughly enjoyed art lessons with Wendi over Zoom. She has taken the time to understand my interests, inspiration, needs and hopes. Every suggestion Wendi has given me for homework has been engaging, challenging, inspiring and helpful and has led to my most satisfying pieces of art yet.
As for what she has shown me of her artwork, I love it! Wendi is a very encouraging, enabling and supportive teacher and I am so glad I found her.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Iain,
  Thank you for leaving this review. At the outset I know that both of us were a little unsure if the ‘Lockdown’ Zoom Art classes would work effectively?
  I am so pleased that we experimented with this new way of working to create time and space for learning. I am now very confident in offering this type of class to others and will continue to try to develop ways to improve this service, especially to people who are not always nearby geographically and/or those people that are not able to attend a physical class.
  2 years ago
Tim Harrold

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Wendi’s photographic, painting and 3D work is a mix of rich texture and intricate pattern drawn from observance and interpretation of the natural. The subtle shapes and sectional glimpses that emerge accentuate colour, tone and a sense of the serendipitous.
Wendi’s workshops are invigorating, encouraging and engaging adventures, perfect for developing skills, being challenged within existing practices, or embarking on fresh voyages of discovery.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Tim,
  Very many thanks for your review. I have valued your support when we have journeyed together on many Creative projects in Thurrock. I am looking forward to reading your ‘soon to be published’ book and also privileged to have your input as a member of the Essex group of Christian Creative Network.
  2 years ago
Paula Matthams

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Wendi’s style appeals to my particular taste and I would be proud to display any of her work in my home. She produces work in various mediums, and her work is original and appealing. I have one of her papier mache Kintsugi bowls which is very unusual. Wendi’s passion for her art is obvious and she takes such pleasure in creating beautiful pieces.
2 years ago
1. Wendi Lee Listing Owner
  
  Hi Paula,
  Thank you for leaving this review. I am so pleased that you have one of the unique papier mache bowls that I made. I enjoy creating bespoke pieces and the process of getting to know individuals when I make something for them is very satisfying too.
  2 years ago

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