Artist's Palette

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Roslyn Barrett believes that her ideal occupation would be writing and illustrating children’s books. Her background as a primary school teacher is doubtless a great asset, together with her talent for dealing with children.

She currently works with ‘special needs’ children and helps them to integrate into everyday classroom situations.

After studying art while completing her Higher School Certificate, Roslyn allowed some years

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