PJ Crook

Born in Cheltenham, PJ Crook is a painter and sculptor whose exhibitions have appeared all over the world. PJ studied at the Gloucestershire College of Art and Design, which became the University of Gloucestershire, from which she received an Honorary Doctorate in 2010.

She was born in Cheltenham, where she still lives and works. PJ also sponsors an annual award in recognition of work by a final year student. Presented at graduation, the PJ Crook Prize is to help students with their applications to postgraduate courses or setting up their own.

She has kindly donated a number of paintings and other artworks, including Walking the Dog, the painting above, to the University of Gloucestershire.