Born and brought up in Derbyshire, England, Armandie Haywood has always been close to the wildlife and nature of the Peak District, which along with her very own wildlife refugees has been the inspiration for much of her work.

Her passion for horses started at a very early age and has resulted in a lifelong dedication to the learning and understanding of all things equine.

She served many successful years as a portrait painter and photographer and then later as a commercial artist and illustrator. She has been commissioned by some of the worlds famous names.