Background profile
Her first solo exhibition was in 1983 at the Furness Galleries in Ulverston. She had a long successful association with the gallery until the owners retired. Selling mainly water colours at that time, which are now around the world.
Delya was a member of the Barrow Society of Artists for twelve years exhibiting with them twice a year. She also exhibited at Brantwood, John Ruskin's last home in Coniston and in various art and craft shops around the area. On moving to Garsdale in 2004 she was a member of Sedbergh Arts society. |
Coming from an artistic and academic family,
Delya was given every opportunity from an early age to enjoy painting, music and singing. Actively she became very enthusiastic about sport and after Grammar school went to Bedford College of PE where she studied Physical Education with Dance, English and Drama.. After 6 years teaching she changed course and became a social worker (Dip.S.W.) B.Sc (O.U.) in Social Sciences. She thought herself very privileged to work in such a beautiful area as South Lakeland and water still plays a large part in her work. The sepia photograph is of Arabella Cordelia Hornsby her great grandmother. Who lived in Paris in the Edwardian era. Her daughter was taught singing in the Conservatoire when Fauré was there. The Morrow side came from Ulster Scots. See the slide show. Man in bowler John Morrow born in Carnlough, Antrim, Sea captain on clippers and steam ships. Great grandfather.
The row of men are the Randall brothers before WW2. Dad second from left waiting to be called up. Uncle Geoff was in the Territorials already. My mother is the dancer born 1918. The wedding was Peter Morrow, a red haired Glaswegian, who died of TB aged 35and Gladys Hood, my Grandma, a mental health nurse, a singer and musician. |
On moving to Kirkcudbright in 2007 Delya started exhibiting in her studio, at Chattan House during the summer and taking part in the Arts and Crafts trail.
In September 2016, Delya became a full time Artist. She uses mainly watercolours with ink, acrylics and mixed media, and is developing her style in new and exciting ways. From September 2016 to March 2017, Delya attended a course at the Glasgow School of Art to upgrade her portfolio with tutor Donald Sutherland. She had successful exhibitions at the Tolbooth Art Centre in Kirkcudbright in August 2017 ,2018 and 2019. In 2020 Delya moved to Prestatyn to be nearer to family members. From 2021 Delya is taking mainly commission work. Please Email your requirements. delyamrandall@ outlook.com |