Tori McNeill is a local artist with a gift for transforming imagination into colour, creating paintings with joy, freedom, and the magic of possibility. Her artwork has touched many people across the North West, and her journey continues to inspire all who meet her.
As a founding member of the North West Spectrum, Tori shares her passion by delivering art masterclasses for autistic children and young people. Through her gentle guidance, she helps others discover creativity as a powerful form of expression, connection, and wellbeing.
Tori’s own artistic journey began through art therapy with Karen Torley from the Banyan Theatre Company. Those early sessions changed everything for Tori.
From that moment on, painting became her safe space – somewhere she could feel happy, calm, and free. Her work is instantly recognisable, full of bright colours, dreamy landscapes, and places created from both memory and imagination.
Working mainly with acrylics on canvas and paper, Tori paints with an incredible intuition and speed, often completing her pieces under an hour.
Today, Tori is celebrating one of her proudest milestones yet, opening her very own ArtShop within our centre and showcasing a selection of colourful original pieces.
“I feel happy and proud to be opening my first shop,” she says. “I hope my paintings make people feel happy and inspired.”
Tori’s message to others is simple and genuine:
“With help and encouragement, anyone can achieve their dreams, work hard, and never give up.”
Her journey is a reminder that creativity can open many doors, build confidence, and bring people together. Through every piece, Tori shows us what’s possible when passion meets encouragement!