My name is Jane Yates I have painted all of my life. But stopped for a couple of years as my focus shifted to working most days doing full-time semi-skilled work and growing vegetables on my allotment. However after accidentally cutting a tendon by moving glasses at work. I could hardly do anything for a few weeks. Even opening a jar was impossible. When my hand started to recover, I started to paint again I was pleased to discover that it gave me such joy. In a way, the accident was a blessing as it reminded me I was an artist and there are more things in life than just working every hour you can.