Dolores Phelps is a British artist renowned for her distinctive watercolor style. After studying graphic arts and illustration at Kingston University in 1982, she gained prominence in the 1980s as an editorial illustrator for leading UK and US publications. In 2020, she transitioned her lifelong passion for watercolor into a professional fine art practice, incorporating pigmented ink and gouache into her work. Her unique techniques have earned her a global following and high demand for workshops. Based in the Forest of Dean, UK, Phelps describes her art as being guided by water and gravity, embracing their elemental influence.