I was born in Poland, the oldest of four children, but, like a stray cat, I moved all over the world before settling in England in 2006 and I’m currently residing in Warrington.

I’ve always loved creating. My first influence was Japanese manga and anime, as well as drawing animals. However, it’s only in the past ten years, after honing my skills by researching online, following at groups, and absorbing other artists processes on YouTube (and practicing, practicing, practicing!), that I decided to turn professional. My most recent influences are Hajime Sorayama and Olivia de Berardinis.

I was bullied in my last two office jobs, something which pushed me into searching for a different line of work- very different! I became a lap dancer. I quickly realised that the dancers weren’t just skinny with big boobs, but also bigger, curvier, and older- every shape and size under the sun! This greatly influenced my interest in painting the human body (especially clothed in sexy lingerie).

I have always been told that I was too skinny, or too fat, and to feel ashamed of my body, sexuality, and sensuality. Stepping into sensual art is my way of breaking free of the past, allowing me to love myself, to feel good about feeling sexy, and to enjoy the process of creating art that shows other peoples sensual sides. For me, the human form in erotic and sexy poses is a beautiful thing, and nothing to be ashamed of.

I enjoy using a multitude of media, such as oil paints, watercolours with inks, and metallic paints. I aim to produce realistic art that draws emotion from the viewer- but judge for yourself!

Paula Debkowska