Caroline Appleyard is a self-taught artist who has been painting professionally since 2006. Over the years, she has established a successful career, exhibiting her work in several solo exhibitions and developing a distinctive artistic voice. In 2018 Caroline began collaborating with Dean Hodson under the pseudonym Scapa Joe, creating thought-provoking artwork that explores the urgent issue of climate change. This partnership marked a significant evolution in her practice, using art to engage audiences with environmental concerns and inspire conversation. Today, Caroline's work is dedicated environmental themes. Through her paintings and sculptures, she seeks to highlight the beauty and fragility of the natural world while encouraging greater awareness of our relationship with the. Her art reflects both a deep appreciation for nature and a commitment to communicating the challenges our planet faces through powerful visual storytelling.   Scapa Joe is involved with several charities, donating artwork and prints to help raise funds, the Seahorse Trust, the Red Cross, and the Shark Trust. Based in the UK, their work is displayed in many countries, Canada, the USA, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Germany, and France.