Carys is a local Bristol artist going by the name ‘The Artful Craven’ - Craven being a family name linking her to her ancestors. She likes to experiment with various different mediums and styles and enjoys creating expressive, colourful art that reflects mood, feelings and nature. Originally trained as a 3D artist, Carys began painting in 2023 as a pass time, and soon discovered a passion for working with traditional art. 

From the artist: Art is a form of self expression. I paint when I’m happy, when I’m sad and when I don’t understand how I feel. Some of my most meaningful and reflective pieces have been created using that moment of alexithymia, and art helps me process and understand what is going on in my mind. But it’s not all mood and intensity, I love exploring different colours and creating bright environments that stem from my imagination, but are inspired by music, nature and real world experiences.