Artist Nana Bradley was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Growing up in the Kansai region Nana was exposed to the ancient Japanese craft of calligraphy from an early age of nine, achieving the top level accolades at amateur level. On completion of University Nana moved to Toronto, Ontario to expand on her understanding of the English Language.
While here Nana was courted by a gentleman from Ireland and after careful deliberation decided to move to Ireland along with her soon to be husband.A self taught artist, seeking inspiration from the artworks around her and Irish luminaries such as Cecil Maguire and Charles Macauley, to name but a few. Nana has tirelessly worked to add her own artistic interpretation to the landscapes and characters that have inspired her, even extending this artist licence on occasion to the landscapes of the orient. Nana now resides in Co. Galway and is trying to devote her time to becoming a full time artist, with the goal of sharing her art and experiences in living on this beautiful island.