Felicity Jackson
I've spent most of my working life in medical research, but at last started 'seriously' painting some years ago. I’ve had no formal art training, but have attended some excellent adult education art classes.
Watercolour is my favourite medium – I love the delicacy and spontaneity (achievable when one can resist over-working a painting!). I’ve also done some work in pencil and pen. Having a lifelong interest in wildlife, animals (of all kinds) and landscapes are my preferred subjects, though townscapes also appeal to me; I’ll also paint flowers, even people sometimes…..
Although I very often work from photographs, there’s nothing to beat painting ‘on the spot’, capturing the colour and feel of the moment.
My style can mostly be descibed as traditional, but more recently I have been branching out into the semi-abstract.
I’ve shown, and sold, work at numerous local exhibitions over the past years, have contributed illustrations to some local publications, and I’ll take commissions.
Some exhibitions and events planned for 2010:
March 27 to April 17: Exhibition at Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre
March 27 & 28: Darley Abbey Art & Craft exhibition, Village hall, Abbey Yard
May 1 to 3: Exhibition by Allestree Art group at Elvaston Castle
May 29 to 31: Derbyshire Open Arts weekend. I will be exhibiting with 5 fellow artists at Darley Abbey Village Hall, off New Road, Darley Abbey
July 3 to 11: Exhibition with fellow artist Barbara Smith at the Visitor Centre, Ilam Hall
Until July 2010: Several paintings, mostly of local scenes,currently hung in the restaurant at Arkwright's Mill, Cromford.
A selection of paintings - local views, squirrels, and pigs - currently exhibited in the Tea room, Bryers Heritage Farm, Markeaton Lane, Derby.
Occasional workshops given.
Subjects include 'Animals in Watercolour' and 'Buildings in watercolour'.
Drawing, Pastels, Watercolour
Animals, Buildings, Fantasy, Landscape, Pet Portrait, Townscapes, Wildlife
Derbyshire, United Kingdom Mainland