lesley birch, born 1958, Glasgow, Scotland  Lesley Birch began her artistic career in Cambridge, initially learning printmaking at The Curwen Studios where she was immediately drawn to the possibilities of this medium.  Gaining an M.A. in English Literature in the 1980s, the Romantic and Metaphysical poets are a source of inspiration as well as her Scottish roots. Monoprinting is a favourite medium, contributing to her love of atmospheric, lively, gestural mark-making.  In 2008 she set up and launched Harrogate Printmakers, with artist colleagues, aiming to bring printmaking to a wider public. However, Lesley is passionate about developing her practice and continues to paint and draw in all media. In 2010 she set up "Donderdag" with fellow artists, to promote and enhance life drawing skills in York, UK.