Julian Merriman joined LifewithArt in August 2024 at Gwent House in Cwmbran. He has held various and varied roles throughout his working life including postman and Information Librarian in a public library amongst other jobs. He is currently enjoying his work as a Motorcycle Instructor and an adult education Art Tutor delivering a range of courses. Both of these jobs in particular deliver great satisfaction by teaching new skills and furthering students’ skills and knowledge. Julian has always been involved in the arts with a particular interest in Pen & Ink illustration and he enjoys combining his interest in travelling and exploring by bicycle or motorbike and recording his adventures in his sketchbooks.