BRENDA Webb has always been creatively inclined, she drew Disney paintings for her children and has written a book for the Texas book exchange.

But for years she was lost in a world of number crunching, rather than living in her true state of happiness with a paint brush in her hand.

Mrs Webb was an accountant but she always knew the career wasn't for her.

"It wasn't creative, unless you wanted to break the law (which I didn't),” she said.

But drawing was a hobby that she carried with her always, her fingers even got the jitters if she didn't paint something for a while.

The sustainability of earning an income through art did not seem reliable enough for her to pursue the passion full time.

"I was doing markets then, I went part time with my own little book keeping business so I could do it,” Mrs Webb said.

"You're not going to get rich on art, unless you can sell them for thousands.”

After retiring five years ago, Mrs Webb has now been able to dedicate her days to oil paintings and now creates her colourful pieces from her home on the Southern Downs.

She recently moved onto a 65 acre block outside Leyburn where she is settling into an 1880s farmhouse that she relocated to the block in two halves.

Mrs Webb said she now gets so lost in her painting she sometimes forgets to eat.

"It's my zen, it's where I disappear to,” she said.

"It's my peace and I feel the need to do it, if I don't I feel on edge.”

Before moving to the Southern Downs Mrs Webb was travelling with her partner Tim around Australia, where some accommodation providers allowed her to trade art for a night in a comfy bed.

Her location heavily influenced the type of art she produced.

Previously living in Adelaide, she would paint seaside scenes.

Now living on the Southern Downs, her work features images of horses, hats and sunsets.

"You've got to paint for your market,” Mrs Webb said.

Attending markets such as the Warwick Easter Markets, allows Mrs Webb to show off her talent and even snag a few commissions for larger works.

She hopes to one day open her studio up and do workshops to share her creativity with others.

For more information phone Brenda on 0412 267 026.