Pen was born in Victoria but now lives in Kootingal New South Wales with her husband Craig, little dog Max and Jonesy the cat. One of eleven children and daughter of political cartoonist Larry Pickering, Pen enjoyed an interesting and colourful childhood.
'I've always loved art and have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. I'm so happy to be living where I am and to be painting the beautiful things that surround me. I want people to see things the way I see them. I see beautiful landscapes and subtle reflective oceans in everyday objects; apples, a milk jug, someones face. '
Pen has exhibited extensively throughout Australia and won numerous art awards. She hopes to continue to bring pleasure to others through her work.