I never realised how art was such an addictive hobby when I first took it up several years ago.  Having competed as an International gymnast and representing my country on a number of occasions, I was familiar with the saying, ‘practice make perfect’ and ‘try, try and try again’! After retiring from gymnastics, I took up golf. I enjoyed the exercise, competition and playing in the team. Sadly, my hips had other plans. I underwent keyhole surgery of my hips to repair the damage done by years of exercise. One hip operation wasn’t as successful, so rather than consider a total hip replacement in my 50s, I opted to give…