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Jan Stevens
London
My Inspiration
My abstract art is inspired by a love and appreciation of our
blue planet. Especially water and green spaces around golf
courses and costal river landscapes. Cornish raised, state
educated, global business wise, international travel and
South West London living celebrate my creativity through
fusion of my experiences. My curiosity, community spirit
and wonder bring fun and confidence to the finished
paintings.
I joined West London artists in 2012. I continue to be
inspired by other artists in the group.
My approach
My paintings have a life of their own, no planning, keep it
simple and allow the pictures to gradually reveal
themselves as each paint colour is applied. I especially
enjoy painting shapes to the edge of the canvas, widening
the spatial awareness. Using canvas or watercolour paper
and rag cotton paper, I can work on several pieces at once.
I aim to be in a positive frame of mind, enjoying the
excitement and satisfaction as inspiration arrives. I choose
the colours as I go. The first application of paint can be
poured wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry. I also use brushes and
sponge rollers, in a free flowing style to create movement.
Once dry, the finer solid shapes are added with smaller
brushes to create depth and perspective.
Viewing my art
When looking at abstract art people see different things.
Shapes and colours can reflect their own experiences in
life. I experience happy emotions such as positivity and
personal satisfaction while producing the art. I hope my art
evokes similar feelings in the viewer. Feeling associated
with happy memories that bring a smile, celebration and
enjoyment of our fabulous world.
Selected Group Exhibitions
Royal Watercolour Society,London
March 2019
Waterstreet Gallery, Todmorden
November 2018
Orleans House Gallery
January to April 2014
Solo Exhibition
Bowman Gallery, Richmond
November 2013
Group Charity Art Donations
Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Course
Richmond May Ball
Environmental Trust ( Secret Art Show)
MS Trust (The Secret Art Show)