Sian Storey is a contemporary British painter and muralist based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Known for her vibrant fusion of fine art and street art, she creates expressive works that celebrate the natural world. Her art appears in public murals and private collections across the world. Sian has collaborated with work has featured in national media including The Guardian, The Times and BBC.

Artistic style and themes

Sian’s paintings hang in homes from Manhattan to Melbourne, Bilbao to Bahrain. She blends delicate brushwork with urban spray-paint techniques to create richly layered textures and vivid colour palettes. Recurring themes — birds, blossoms, and female figures — evoke both strength and fragility, while her inspiration from Japan’s flora and symbolism brings a sense of serenity and transformation. The result is a body of work that bridges the natural and the dreamlike.

Career and exhibitions

A highly sought-after muralist, Sian has created large-scale works for street art festivals, heritage sites and brands. She has painted for Upfest - Europe’s largest street art festival, based in Bristol—as well as Weston Wallz in Weston-super-Mare and the historic home of King Henry VIII, Ashridge House. Her murals are also a recognised feature across Basingstoke, bringing colour and character to its streets.

She has collaborated with brands such as Domino’s Pizza, South Western Railway, Ibis Hotels and Historic Royal Palaces, and her art has been featured by BBC, The Times, The Guardian, and Time Out.

Sian also holds qualifications in art education and regularly works with schools and communities to deliver inspiring mural projects.

Creative influences and approach

Symbolism and emotion drives Storey’s practice creating paintings that hover between the real and the imagined. Her signature palette favours blues, teals, and golds - tones recalling her coastal upbringing in West Sussex. By combining spray paint, acrylics, and occasionally collage, she captures both motion and emotion on canvas.

From timeless original paintings to unforgettable large-scale murals, Sian creates beautiful things - artwork that defines spaces and stays with you forever.