She was educated at home by her mother, a former stage manager, whilst her father, a graduate from the Royal College of Art encouraged her progress by example and discussion.

Serena can take up to 3 months to complete a painting and after visiting the area will work entirely from her studio.  Her original artwork is not often exhibited due to the limited number and although she does sell original paintings she concentrates on promoting her work by selling limited and open edition prints, which can be found throughout Cornwall.  Art-cards are available from all of the collection.

Serena now lives in Padstow on the North Cornwall coast.  Her paintings have come to be known as ‘The Salad Days Collection' and she has also been referred to as Cornwall's happy Lowry.