About

Mireille Botros is a British-Egyptian self-taught painter based in Saltaire, Yorkshire. Working primarily in oils, she uses vibrant tones to paint her subjects, mainly portraits and figures, though she occasionally paints still life or animals when she feels like.

Disillusioned by her career-driven life in London, Mireille took a break from her banking career to travel and reflect on her true passions. During this period of exploration, she discovered an untapped talent for art, which had gone unrecognized during her first 30 years.

Her artistic journey began in 2020 when she joined a Charcoal Drawing Course in Leeds. Later that year, she studied in Florence, Italy, where encouragement from her professor inspired her to deepen her artistic exploration. In 2021, Mireille pursued a short oil painting course in Cairo, Egypt, where the self-taught artist Yehia Osama and a supportive community of painters encouraged her to embrace painting professionally.

Mireille’s journey as a self-taught artist reflects her courage to break free from societal expectations, her curious nature to embrace creativity, and build a life centered on passion and artistic expression.

Community plays a vital role in her practice. She is the founder of Creative Social Saltaire, a monthly gathering of artists and creatives that nurtures connection, support, and artistic growth. Mireille is also passionate about sharing her love of painting and founded Studio Botros in 2025 to create a welcoming, encouraging space to teach adults painting skills.

Selected Exhibitions & Commissions:

• Murals for Staying Put commissioned by Bradford 2025, Bradford (2026)

• Bradford Art Show at Loading Bay, Bradford (2025)

• Summer Exhibition at Saltaire Art Gallery (2025)

• Summer Exhibition at Open Gallery, Halifax (2025)

• Saltaire Arts Trail, Saltaire (2025)

• Group Exhibition, Cairo (Egypt) (2023)