It would be very difficult to look at Carol Beiderman's paintings of animals – a grinning cow, a big-eyed squatting frog duo, the female with long eyelashes and lipstick; a Highland cow whose long locks completely cover its eyes, a happy turtle - without smiling. Carol loves animals, which is pretty obvious; you can see the lightness and fun in each one, so it's no surprise she calls them her Whimzees.

The Whimzees came along about four years ago, starting as a hobby to enjoy. Carol is self-taught; getting ideas from videos that caught her eye on YouTube and thinking she could do somethin...