A BIGAIL WADDELL WANTED to get over the hurdle of putting her work out to be judged by other artists and peers. She always looked at artists who had won competitions with great awe. And although somehow a win seemed unattainable, she was thrilled with the result of entering her work into The British Art Prize competition.
After 30 years of working as a rheumatologist and medical school lecturer, Abigail now works part-time and spends the rest of her week painting. “We all need something to help us deal with the pressures of our chosen professions. In my case, art has helped over the past few years, and I feel unbelievably lucky that it has now become a