Artwork for Ivan Maxwell Jones
Light on Summer Barley, Malvern Hills
A Peaceful Place, Malvern Hills
Sgraffito Pentamento
"It's like Whatever", original painting
Red Sorrel, Perseverance Hill
Poetree III
Abstract series
Abstract paintings in Take 4 Gallery
Details
I am a painter of landscapes, abstracted landscapes and purely abstract works. Even this description seems a bit limited though. I am an artist that likes to explore and experiment with paint with both objective and non objective subjects. I love exploring colour, texture, shape and form, expressive mark-making and composition. My landscapes tend to be inspired by The Malvern Hills, which are close to my home and my heart, and my abstract paintings come from somewhere internal, improvised, instinctive and personal.
Being an artist for me means being in tune with my environment and senses, and translating what I see and feel into images that connect to others. It's a constant hunger to capture and communicate something that is authentic, original and beautiful, so it's a continual striving with plenty of disappointment along the way! I experience a joy in the process of discovering something new and unexpected; the happy accident, finding the balance between chaos and control.
I am a painter and teacher.
I split my time between painting and being an art tutor - regular classes held in West Malvern, regular painting workshops, e.g abstracting the landscape, loosening up with acrylics, Mixed media and image transfer
Drama Degree from Bristol Uni, Years of editing natural history programmes, diploma in Stained glass, art foundation from Bristol School of Art,
PGCE Art and Design, 10 years teaching art, 7 years as professional artist.
Regular exhibitions in Take 4 Gallery Ledbury, Aetheria Gallery Malvern, The Nest Cafe, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire open studios
Take 4 Gallery Ledbury, Aetheria Gallery Malvern, various Cafés and Post offices in and around Malvern.
