Joy Kirton Smith, 'Solitude'. Scarce Signed Limited Edition Print. No. 269 of 600.As a child, Joy was inspired by her father and two brothers who ran a family business in painting and decorating. Always adventurous in trying out new materials and styles, they pushed her to explore her own creative abilities. She went on to attend a workshop group at Halesowen College and became fascinated with drawing techniques that could bring vibrancy and movement to paper and canvas. Whilst Italian Renaissance masters like Michelangelo remain