Gill Elliott

Gillian Elliott

Born in Leeds

Lives & works in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Although I was born in Leeds, My family moved to High Wycombe when I was only 4. I loved the busyness of living near London and the ease of access to all things cultural, but always yearned to move back up North. I settled in the midlands for several years while I worked as a trials officer for ICI, but in 1996 I accepted a job teaching at a school in Whitby, North Yorkshire, and moved home.

As a pupil entering sixth form, I was given a simple choice. Art or science. I loved both but chose the latter, and through this have enjoyed many years of both working in industry and in teaching. However, a passion for art never fades and throughout this time I continued with my drawing, painting and photography. 

My move to the Yorkshire Wolds sadly coincided with the loss of both of my parents, and as these things do, a re-evaluation of my life. After years of hard work and juggling commitments I feel blessed to be able to do what I love all the time, and am now able to combine my passion for both art and science in my work.