Suffolk woman turns artist in 60s inspired by Ed Sheeran

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 07:12 · Archive

Gina Long started making art in her 60s after seeing Ed Sheeran's paintings, and has opened her first exhibition.

Gina Long, a Suffolk charity fundraiser, started creating art in her 60s after being inspired by Ed Sheeran's work with a paintbrush. She has now mounted her first major exhibition, titled Square Peg Round Hole, which is opening at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Long decided to pursue her artistic ambitions later in life, following her discovery of Sheeran's painting practice. The exhibition marks a significant milestone in her creative journey as she establishes herself as an artist.

How it is being reported

• 'I woke up one day in my 60s and decided to become an artist'BBC Suffolk · 4 Oct, 06:49
• How Ed Sheeran inspired a Suffolk woman to become an artist in her 60sEast Anglian Daily Times · 3 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Gina Long · Ed Sheeran · Suffolk · St Edmundsbury Cathedral

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