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Injured hairdresser finds fame as celebrated artist
22 Feb
Summary
- A severe back injury forced Sue Verity to change careers from hairdressing to art.
- Her Peaky Blinders fan art won a BBC competition and boosted her career.
- Aston Villa players, including John McGinn and Unai Emery, have met and signed her portraits.
Sue Verity, formerly a hairdresser for two decades, embarked on a new artistic career after a debilitating back injury necessitated surgery. She rediscovered her passion for art, leading to significant recognition.
Her journey gained momentum when she won the BBC Peaky Fan Art competition with a portrait of Arthur Shelby, which was featured in the series' promotional campaign. This achievement paved the way for encounters with notable personalities.
Verity has since painted celebrities and sports figures, including Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and captain John McGinn, who have signed her work. The artist, a dedicated Aston Villa season ticket holder, finds inspiration in her garden studio, a peaceful space where famous pieces like her Arthur Shelby portrait were conceived.
