GILLY GOBINET

Antiguan artist Gilly Gobinet grew up in England. Rather than go to art school, her mother advised her to get a “proper” career, so, with a BSc Hons. Degree in Biological Sciences, she eventually worked as an international civil servant in France, before moving to Antigua in 1984 where her husband was offered a job. There she was able to fulfil her childhood dream of painting full time. She slowly developed her painting techniques, mainly in watercolour and acrylic. Her subjects reflect the beauty and charm  of Antigua & the Caribbean, particularly tropical flora & fauna & marine life. She is happiest when painting and ever joyful when others take equal pleasure in her art. She runs her own Art Gallery on the premises of her secluded waterfront residence on the east coast of Antigua. Gilly also specialises in pet portraits, particularly dogs & cats, working from high res photos supplied by the owners.