Back in February (2019) I began thinking about how I could make turning 40 into something more positive. The idea for the ...and she was an ARTist  blog came about as I was looking for a way to add more purpose and direction in my life. The challenge I have set myself is to create 40 pieces of art in my 40th year, with an exhibition planned for April 2020 to showcase my achievements. The Forty@40 Project is to be documented in my blog along with any mental health ups and downs I may face along the way.

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