J. A. Couling

Artist Details

Artist Name: J. A. Couling
Artist Home Page: www.jancouling.org
Contact J. A. Couling

 

Tuition

Since 2005 I have been working professionally as an artist, and run art workshops in my local area. These are friendly and informal as I feel that the enjoyment of painting is most important.

Complete beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Visit www.jan.couling.org for details.

 

Biography

I was born in East Anglia on the Essex coast and now live, on the Essex/Suffolk border near Clare. I know the local landscape well and find it a great inspiration for my artwork. Painting and drawing have been my main passion since early childhood.

Painting mainly in watercolours, acrylics and pastels, the subjects I choose are many and varied, from landscapes, boats and seascapes to local historic buildings and animals. I have an acute eye for detail and delight in bringing out the character of my animal subjects.

I have many years of painting experience and am completely self-taught apart from seeking instruction from artists whose work I have admired.

I am a committee member of the Suffolk Art Society and Clare Art Club. I am also a member of several other art societies, including the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists, and am a founder member of The Stour Group, a small group of artists exhibiting in East Anglia.

 

Exhibitions

 

Media

Acrylics, Collage, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil pastel, Pastels, Pen And Wash, Watercolour

 

Subjects

Animals, Buildings, Colour Mixing, Landscape, Seascapes and Water