Brenda Harris was born in Dublin. She has recently moved from Wicklow to West Waterford. Coming from a family background of textile and fashion designers, a career she followed in the 70s, has kept her in close contact with colour and creativity. It wasn't until she moved to Co. Wicklow in 1980 and influenced strongly by the natural beauty of the area, she focused more on painting. A full time artist for the past fifteen years, she paints mainly in oil and watercolours. Her paintings have been featured on numerous television programs both in Ireland and the U. K. and she exhibits regularly in both solo and group shows throughout Ireland. Her work hangs in private and corporate collections in Ireland, US, UK, Germany, France and the Middle East. Brenda regularly hosts workshops and tutorials both in Ireland and France.