MESSAGE OF THE MONTH
Sandy Howarth
Born in Sri Lanka into a family-owned furniture business, I studied interior design in the UK and US, graduating from Parsons School of Design, New York. My career halted when my son, Steven, was diagnosed with severe autism in Dubai. With no facilities available, I home-educated him while navigating the stigma and lack of information in 1994. Returning to the UK, I fought for Steven’s education, taking the Local Authority to tribunal. Painting at night became my solace and a source of hope. After 24 years of care, Steven moved to a care home. Now, I have the freedom to rekindle my passion for art. A self-taught artist, I work mainly in oil on canvas, exploring nature, philosophy, and love. My latest collection, Poetic…
