<figure><img src="https://cdn.worldpulse.org/images/post/19671/100174/post_image_gallery/3531a75d3f34607a7676d955dce3575d/31.png" alt /><figcaption></figcaption></figure>  I came to the UK 6 years ago with my husband. Sutton Coldfield is a small beautiful suburban town in Birmingham, England. It's been my home away from home for the past years. During Covid lockdowns, I connected with the Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists. Art has always given me solace and hope. This is my latest award. Spring Exhibition 2021- Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists ....................................................................................................................... 1st place – ‘The Language of Silence’ by Shameela Yoosuf Ali Joint 2nd place – ‘Will I Ever Fly Again’ by Paul Davis, ‘Morning Light Dartmouth’ by Geoff Stubbins Shared 3rd place – ‘Rainbow Trees’ by Paul Davis, ‘Gossip’ by Petra Röhr-Rouendaal, ‘Lotti on my Sketchbook’ by Petra Röhr-Rouendaal &amp; ‘Blackthorn Tunnel’ by Jean Willis Thank you to everyone who voted for my work and other beautiful work.

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