Vanessa's sea life miniatures are collectable art pieces
​drawn in colour on natural stone forms.

​Using the name Van Essa, her sea life miniatures have been seen in many venues across the South-West, including Artwey exhibitions, 
​the Portland Quarry and Trust Gallery,
 the Cove Gallery in Weymouth​, Slader's Yard Art Centre in West Bay,
and in several years of seasonal cabinet displays in Weymouth Library. 
​She is currently working on two climate change themes.
Vanessa accepts commissions.
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