Born in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire in 1950 where she grew up and raised a family, Stella is a self taught artist who started painting with Enamel on Ivorine (Imitation Ivory) and Eggshells.

From these beginnings she has experimented extensively with techniques of watercolour and gouache, creating a unique collection of detailed fine work which has been widely published.

Her love of landscapes, water and sky influenced her ideas and she has created a very idiosyncratic style. She has been developing new techniques with acrylics over the last few years and this has inspired her latest collection.