Water has always been more than a subject for Gill Storr, it has been part of her life.

Growing up with family roots closely connected to the River Thames, Gill developed a lifelong appreciation for the beauty, rhythm and ever-changing character of life on the water. Her family's history includes generations connected to the river, including her grandfather's uncle, who coxed for Cambridge University and won the historic Doggett's Coat and Badge race and later became the King's Barge Master. That personal connection continues to inspire her work today.

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Gill's Rowing & Sailing collection celebrates the movement, atmosphere and emotion found on rivers, lakes and open water. Rather than simply recording boats or sporting events, each painting captures the feeling of being there, the early morning mist, the changing light, the quiet anticipation before a race or the freedom of sailing with the wind. Working between abstract realism and expressive mixed media, Gill layers texture, colour and intuitive mark-making to create paintings that evoke energy, balance and movement. Every artwork is inspired by lived experience, observation and memory rather than direct photographic reference, allowing each piece to convey the emotion and atmosphere of the moment.

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Whether inspired by the traditions of rowing on the Thames, the elegance of sailing or the timeless relationship between people and water, these paintings invite viewers to reconnect with places and experiences that have become part of their own lives. Collected by rowing enthusiasts, sailors, sports lovers and art collectors alike, Gill's original paintings celebrate not only the beauty of the sport but the memories, friendships and personal journeys that begin on the water.