In a bright, paint-splattered studio in Kent, CeCe Balfour leans over her latest canvas. Blue, she says, is her colour of choice.

The 19-year-old has been painting at the Sandra Art4All Studio since she was 12. Like most of the artists who come here, CeCe is autistic.

β€œArt is so fantastic. I can be with my friends. I can see Sandra. It’s like a family to me,” she says.

The project was set up by Sandra Hampton nine years ago, and has since become a thriving creative hub for autistic artists. Each week, participants gather for one-on-one or small group sessions to paint, draw or experiment with photography.

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