Jean Perrett

Peachy Pastels

Thursday, January 14 2021

Some classy flowers deserved to be remembered, loving the colour combinations.

All Tied Up

Monday, January 4 2021

A second painting in oils painted plein air the same morning, but finished at home.

All Tied Up

A plein air watercolour from the summer. I organised a group outing for our local Lawrence society of Art.

We were blessed with a pleasant day.

The Gift

Sunday, December 20 2020

A beautiful gift that gladdened my heart , I hope it does the same for you.

Dancing Daisies

Monday, December 14 2020

Light from the window behind and the spot light above gave two completely different patterns of shadows that were a must to paint.

Wind in the Willows

Wednesday, November 25 2020

Wind in the willows painted plein air earlier this year in the field beside us.

Beautiful colour in the seed heads, altered by the dappled shadows made it irresistible to paint.

Racing Heart

Thursday, November 5 2020

Some dramatic skies got me excited and resulted in this large artwork in acrylic and charcoal. Lots of movement and mark making, (lots of fun)

Lawrence Society of art Virtual Exhibition

Thursday, October 29 2020

A first for our Devizes based Art Society. See or purchase this and over 100 other works from the comfort of your arm chair for the whole month of November at

www.lawrencesociety.co.uk/exhibition

 

Sea Breeze

Friday, October 23 2020

A re worked painting with lots of mark making, to give a softer and more atmospheric feel. Now framed 43 x 43 cms.

Buttercup Fest

an absolute riot of buttercups in this field called for a record of this event. 40 x 40 framed

Summer Solstice

Tuesday, October 6 2020

The low evening light does not normally get to this corner of our kitchen. but for a few minutes on just a few days it gave a light show on my kitchen hob.

it was challenge to paint it before it moved.

Making an entrance

Thursday, September 24 2020

I loved the light in this gateway, had to stop and take a snap.

Summer

Monday, September 21 2020

A taste of summer, lots of my favourite things- flowers, china, sunshine and paint of course.

Everything is Rosy

Saturday, September 12 2020

I loved the hazy feel to this painting, I am using it to demonstrate wet on wet and wet on dry techniques in my tuition sessions.

New Homes

Saturday, August 1 2020

 

A few works off to new homes this week.

Red Rose

Pastels added just enough detail to bring this rose to life.

Essence of Old Roses

Gorgeous way to spend an afternoon, in the garden surrounded by scent , flowers and bees.

Fresh Cherries

Sunday, July 26 2020

These looked so good, we usually just feed the birds, but decided to ripen some off indoors.

Irises

Some plastered on oil paints depict these lovely flowers.

Sun Trapped

I wanted a chance to play with different colour, this sunny view seemed the perfect opportunity

Thank you

Sunday, June 28 2020

Only a small part of this painting visible on this blog. These beautiful flowers are a small part of my leaving present after 40 years of nursing.

Buttercups in lockdown.

Saturday, June 13 2020

I am so lucky to live in a place that is surrounded by natural beauty.

This field beckoned from beside our home.

Light Catcher

Saturday, June 6 2020

I love the scattered parcels of light, different shapes and sizes of light caught by the water or between branches.

The first plain air painting of the year.

Peony Posy

A clever bouquet sent without water in the post, thank you the Tan family.

The flowers opened beautifully in water, but the shade changed from red to parchment over the days, gorgeous at every stage.

I did a quick pastel to catch a little of their beauty before it was too late.

more workshop paintings

An enjoyable day a while back with acrylics and Stephen Foster

Apple Blossom and Peace

Wednesday, June 3 2020

Such a lovely way to spend an hour or two , stood under a parasol in the orchard with birds singing, bees buzzing- peace

Apple Blossom

Sunday, May 3 2020

At last an opportunity to paint outside, what a joy to stand under a canopy of sweet blossom and feel the sun on your back.

Copying, an easy way to learn

Tuesday, March 24 2020

A copy of unknown artist work, loving bold mark making and variety of wet on wet and dry paint application.

Still learning

Wednesday, February 26 2020

A recent workshop at The White Horse bookshop gave me the opportunity to copy this, always learning.

Wiltshire Microlight Centre

Sunday, February 9 2020

A wonderful morning spent painting at this inspiring place. Great shapes, different light sources and lovely people.

Exciting to paint oil on a 70 x 70 cm deep box canvas, so much to include – it had to be a big artwork.

Bright Light

Tuesday, January 21 2020

Low sun streaming through the kitchen window greeted me at breakfast. It cast long shadows and highlighted the lily flowers.

Unfortunately the shadows do not show on this blog see Gallery page titled Black for full image.

Restful and Happy New Year

Wednesday, January 1 2020

I think you all know who inspired this painting- restful.

 

Painting is a peaceful, contemplative and joyful activity for me, I hope 2020 brings you peace and joy.

Happy Christmas

Sunday, December 22 2019

and happy new year

Exhibiting in The Bluestone Gallery Devizes

Friday, November 29 2019

Timeless- see this and several artworks from now until after Christmas at The Bluestone Gallery , Swan Yard , Devizes.

Bluestone have a wonderful range of unique hand made gifts, well worth a visit.

Lawrence Society Exhibition- This Week

Saturday, November 9 2019

Exhibition by The Lawrence Society

Friday, November 1 2019

See many different artists work, get ideas for christmas

Old Iron- Lawrence Society visit to paint steam engines.

Sunday, October 20 2019

Lucky to have this opportunity to get up close to some fascinating steam engines. Our grateful thanks to Tim.

More back ends

Sunday, October 13 2019

I intend to play with this painting as I’d like the boats to be more abstract

Forgotten Corner

Saturday, October 12 2019

I loved this unusual view at Dyrham Park

Beautiful Tenby

This place is an artist’s dream

Sketching in Wales

Well Jana and I couldn’t wait until we got to our destination so started en route at Port Talbot. We dodged the rain and managed produce some brisk sketches.

Excited to be invited to exhibit at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery

Monday, September 23 2019

See World Suspended and Imagine at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery for the month of October.

Framed at last

Tuesday, September 10 2019

Some of my favourite works now available beautifully framed in a grey/ neutral washed wood frames ready for your delectation.

Out of the Blue

Tuesday, August 27 2019

This large 60 x 60 artwork is inspired by the colour blue. Loose palette knife marks and scrapes on board.

Art Trail Devizes.

The Lawrence Society of Art have a trail including 28 shops exhibiting around 100 paintings by local artists.

Pick up a map from shops displaying the yellow poster.

White Caps

Tuesday, August 20 2019

Mixed media on board, playing with colour and texture. 60 x60cms.

Freedom

Tuesday, July 30 2019

This painting title represents how I felt painting it- a larger canvas meant more room to experiment and play.

Now it has a new home where I think it will give its new owner the feeling of a fresh chapter too.

Floating away to new homes

A big thank you to everyone who supported my open studio.

I hope these give you as much joy as they give me.

Demonstration of Loose and splattered acrylics 2-4 today at open studio

Saturday, July 27 2019

Open Studios Last Weekend

See this new large work and enjoy a complementary cuppa. SN101RZ

Loose and Splattered Demonstration at Open Studio

Sunday, July 14 2019

Bit of fun had with this, have a go at my next demonstration 27th July 2-4 at SN101RZ

Mature gardens,Lawrence Society and Open Studios

A lovely morning spent with Lawrence Society members at Jenny Papes gorgeous home.

See this at my Open Studio weekends in July

Marlborough Open Studios

Monday, July 8 2019

Good start to our Open studios, 3 more weekends to see my artwork in its natural habitat. Come for a cuppa and a chat. Prints and cards also available.

Thank you to Right Angle Picture Framers for exhibiting my artwork in Corsham this week.

Thursday, July 4 2019

Plein air Painting at Wellaway garden with the Lawrence Society of Art

Monday, June 17 2019

We managed to dodge a quick shower and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon painting in beautiful gardens with sunny spells and birds singing.

Many thanks to Pam Lewis for her generosity.

Marlborough Open Studios weekends in July

Visit me and see me paint at SN101RZ from 11-6pm

Marlborough Open studios approaching fast

Sunday, June 2 2019

Elements

I wanted to suggest the eroded coastline of this bay using more earthy tones.

Plein air at Caenhill Community Farm

A lovely morning painting here for The Lawrence Society of Art. A lovely place, where people with special needs can get a healthy work experience.

The World Suspended

Saturday, May 11 2019

Everything gets put on hold when I paint, it is a special place, like mediation.

Spring is here

I had heavenly morning listening to the birds and painting in the spring sunshine at my favourite spot

Marlborough Open Studios, Preview Show

Friday, April 19 2019

The Mount House Gallery SN81NJ

16th- 17th May

10-5pm, Sunday 10-3pm

www.marlboroughopenstudios.co.uk

Sunshine workshop from America.

Saturday, April 6 2019

Last week I had the pleasure of 9 lovely ladies who travelled to the UK to paint with me. We enjoyed beautiful sunshine painting in the local lanes, surrounded by nature and bird song.

Wiltshire Artists Exhibition Marlborough

Monday, March 25 2019

All this week in St Peters church enjoy  over 100 artworks, the cafe and crafts too.

Imagine

Large loose mixed media, I love the play of light around this painting, my current favourite.

Freedom

Sunday, March 17 2019

Snippet of a large 70 x 70 cms painting. So named because it was liberation to let the paint splatter and run without much limitation.

Dream On

Saturday, March 2 2019

Love the reflected and distorted light effect through the trees on the photo I took at Giverny.

I used lots of runs in acrylics and then oils , with splatters and impasto oil for the lily pads.

70 x79 slim box canvas

 

Lakeside

Tuesday, February 19 2019

I started this ink and watercolour as a tonal ink painting, then added a little colour on top.

Lap Of The Gods

Very pleased with this sky. Painted using Chinese inks, quite different to to the acrylic and writing ink.

Mellow Yellow

Sunday, February 10 2019

I loved the bright autumnal yellows in the lane. But it took me a long time to find the right mauves to show of the yellows.

Golden Shore

Tuesday, January 29 2019

Such a shame this photo does not do justice to this atmospheric work 50 x 50 cms, lots texture see full view on gallery title to The Sea

Calm waters in Lilac

Tuesday, January 22 2019

A second painting as I was very pleased with the first and was trying a different colour way.

Roses The Ironmongers

Saturday, January 12 2019

Fascinating place, find everything in here. A proper shop.

Distant Monument

A re-working of this painting, and I am much happier with it,

Moored Boats

Saturday, January 5 2019

Loved the shapes in this. Lasted on oils and carved out lines.

Colour Mixing Tuition -Making Greys

Following the lesson I gave on colour mixing, I was very impressed by my students first attempt to use greys made from blue, yellow and red. Well done.

Hot Summer

Thursday, December 27 2018

A reminder of days gone, hope it warms you up

Swindon Open Exhibition

Wednesday, December 12 2018

See “Cosy” selected for display by Swindon Museum and Art Gallery Tuesday- Sat 11- 4.30 pm until 5th January.

Entrance Free.

Childrens painting workshop

Thursday, December 6 2018

As part of Poulshot Village Trust work. Saturday morning saw 12 youngsters exploring nature and painting.

See Winter Glow at my Exhibition on Sunday 2nd Dec 1-4, Poulshot Village Hall SN101RT

Tuesday, November 27 2018

Loose and large, lots of fun painting this. love wet sand and low light.60x60cms mixed media

Cosy

Monday, November 19 2018

Lovely autumnal light set the view for this painting of our lounge. Subtle colours used to depict the interior so the window light was brighter.

Mushed Olives

Sunday, November 4 2018

I used a very rough textured background to paint this . Not 100% sure it is finished yet

Watery Sunshine

Friday, October 26 2018

A good excuse to get runs and splatters on this large  60 x 60 acrylic painting.

I had to paint it outside to avoid decorating the room.

Calm Waters, Demonstration for The Art Appreciation Society.

Monday, October 22 2018

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I enjoyed painting this today. Lovely to be paid to talk about the process as I painted.

I think it helped me to clarify what I was doing, as in my studio I often get carried away using to much colour.

Less is more.

Rainbows Retreat

 

 

rainbows retreat

I liked the idea of raindrops from rainbows returning to the sea. This provided the perfect opportunity to create a rainbow on the wet sand.

Acrylic underpainting why runs and splatters , with oils rubbed over the top.

Saunderfoot and Tenby

Tuesday, October 2 2018

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A wonderful weekend painting plain air in beautiful Pembrokeshire with my best friend

Bluestone Gallery

Tuesday, September 25 2018

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A big thank you to The Bluestone Gallery for exhibiting 9 more of my paintings.

The Beach

Saturday, September 22 2018

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Loved the push and pull of the figures in this one, simple is often best.

Sun Tipped

Sunday, September 16 2018

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Letting loose- bigger and bolder version of sun tipped in acrylic and oils

Shine

Wednesday, September 5 2018

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This large painting in acrylic and oils is sold before its dry. Chuffed to bits.

Caenhill Community Farm Sunflowers

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A painting session with volunteers at Caenhill Community Farm was a lovely opportunity to produce a little more painted sunshine. Lovely people , stunning sunflowers, thank you Chris.

Yew Tree Cottage

Sunday, August 26 2018

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We visited the Monet and Architecture exhibition in London which inspired this painting.

Cottage Garden

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Out the back, on a beautiful day wonder the shade of an apple tree. Love plein air painting

Place of Worship

Tuesday, August 21 2018

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The trees meeting over my local lane remind me of cathedral arches, with the light divided as by a mullioned window.

I really enjoyed splashing the acrylic paint on for this extremely loose painting.

Larger than usual at 60 x 75 cms and using very limited colours is has loads of life and a mystical feel.

 

Cool Seat

Saturday, August 11 2018

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How to stay cool Italian style, a little breeze and lots of shade.

Watercolour, needs to be viewed fully in my gallery titled Black.

Hot Olives

Tuesday, August 7 2018

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Warm colours depict the heat. Lovely shapes and shadows through this old grove.

 

Olive Groves

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An olive grove in Italy. Square format- this does not do it justice, heavily textured and loosely painted.

 

 

Sun Tipped

Saturday, July 28 2018

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The evening sun catching the tips of dry grass seeds along the lane again.

 

 

So Close

Tuesday, July 17 2018

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Lovely mystical feel to this ink and oil painting

 

 

The Village Pond

Saturday, July 14 2018

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The light through the lower branches of this tree always catches my attention as I go by, so had to be painted.

 

 

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