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Painting for me is an exploration of not only the dynamics of colours and texture but the ability to express feellings and emotions, those of the current moment and also those from our memories and past experiences.
I began painting about 8 years ago and my art practice has become my passion. A life of varying creative working roles and pursuits have all contributed to my creative toolbox.
I paint intuitively using a variety of mediums from acrylics and inks to oils and oil pigment sticks. Each painting begins differently with multiple layers applied and sometimes removed to reveal the memories of the colours left behind, building texture and character as the work progresses.
I am inspired and awed by the world around me, I especially love the little glimpses through the cracks, tiny details that might often be overlooked, the shadows, the light ever shifting and changing. In a way, that childlike awe for everything around me.
I want my art to prompt discussion based on the idea that what we see on the surface is not all there is that matters.
Although I have no formally recognised art education, I have attended many varied short courses both online and in person over the years that have focused on various methods of application and artistics styles. I very much enjoy the learning process.
| Artshow: Bendigo Art Show 2024 Title: My Happy Place Award: Highly Commended Sponsor: Villawood Properties, Turners Crossing & ACE Body Corporate Prize: $250 | |
Instagram Many thanks for a wonderful Art Show. My wife and I attended on Saturday afternoon and were most impressed.
Not only were the entries outstanding, the layout and the lighting indicated that much thought had been put into the presentation.
No doubt much work had been done behind the scenes to make it such a success.
Date: Mon 27 Apr 2026
Have been with gallery247 for 6 years, both free and now paid. Wonderful on line platform for artists which has made my work easy to find and i don't need to worry about setting up my own website; they even forwarded a message from a community college i volunteered for a few years ago, for an art tutor.
Date: Mon 27 Nov 2023
Still Not Satisfied??? I want more from Jan Mathers
