Jen is an Australian contemporary artist creating colourful paintings inspired by nature from her Melbourne studio.
Nominated in the 'Top 10 Artists To Watch' by 2 major galleries Jen’s work is amongst the Top 50 Artists on Bluethumb in 2024 which means she's well within the top 1% of artists Australia wide.
Taking a semi-abstract impressionist approach, Jen chooses colour palettes carefully, aiming to either enhance the feelings of joy with bright hues or create a tranquil, meditative space with earth tones.
Several career highlights include 8 of Jen's artworks chosen and displayed in the popular home renovating TV series 'THE BLOCK' in 4 of the homes. And in a previous season her artworks were selected by 'THE BLOCK' contestants Hannah and Clint in their Artist Lane x The Block Shop collaboration. Her art has been featured in Grand Designs Australia Magazine. Jen was a finalist in the 2021 Bluethumb Art Prize and 2023 Petite Collection judged by Ken Done.
Currently Jen is abstracting flowers from nature and creating landscapes taking inspiration from her travels into the Victorian countryside. 'I am passionate about protecting our environment and hope that my paintings are enjoyed and remind us of the importance of preserving all our natural beauty. My paintings bring the outdoors inside and are intended to give joy and happiness from connecting with nature’.
Creating new paintings is part of Jen’s everyday life as a full time Artist. 'Colour to me is everything, I have a pure love of mixing the colours of buttery paint'.
The Impressionist painters and Modern Abstract artists have had a lasting influence on Jen’s work as she utilises light and colour to capture the feeling of a moment. As the great Impressionist artist Cezanne said ‘A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art’.
After completing an Honours Degree at Monash University, Jen spent time travelling Europe, Indonesia and Australia.
Jen has paintings in the corporate market and in private collections in Australia and overseas.
’I enjoy creating commission pieces with you, please feel free to contact me! I'd love to bring colour and happiness into your space!'
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RECENT EXHIBITIONS: 2024 Melbourne Affordable Art Fair with Bluethumb Art Gallery, 2024 Brisbane Affordable Art Fair JUMBLED, 2024 Bluethumb X Southern Buoy 40x40 Exhibition, 2024 'A Palette Of Peach' Bluethumb Gallery, 2024 JUMBLED Under $1000 Group Exhibition, 2023 Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, 2023 Affordable Art Fair Sydney represented by Jumbled, 2022 'THE BLOCK' TV series - 8 artworks selected by contestants, 2022 Melbourne Affordable Art Fair, 2022 Art Lovers Australia Collectors Exhibition Collingwood, 2021 Brunswick Street Gallery Melbourne, 2021 Toowoomba Grammar Art Exhibition, 2020 Roberts McCubbin Exhibition, 2020 A4 Art Exhibition Contemporary Art Society Victoria, 2019 Albert Part Art Exhibition, 2019 Mt Eliza Art Exhibition ,2019 Flemington Art, 2019 Linden Postcard Exhibition, 2019 Hart Art, 2019 Mount View Art, 2019 Canterbury Art Exhibition, 2019 Blairgowrie Yacht Squad Exhibition.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS: 2024 Bluethumb Gallery top 50 artist (within the top 1% of artists Australia wide), 2023 Finalist Petite Collection judged by Ken Done, 2023 Jumbled Artist, 2022 'THE BLOCK' TV series - 8 artworks selected by contestants, 2022 Top 10 Artists to Watch in Bluethumb Gallery, 2021 Finalist Bluethumb Art Prize, 2021 Featured in Grand Designs magazine, 2021 Podcast interview on The Creatives, 2021 Art Lovers Australia interview, 2020 Featured in Art Lovers Australia Magazine, 2020 THE BLOCK TV show on Channel 9 Hannah & Clint Print X Artist Lane Collection, 2020 Prints available on THE BLOCK SHOP and Temple & Webster and Zanui, 2020 Prints published by Artist Lane, 2020 Gallery representation with Martine Gallery, 2020 Gallery representation with White Space Gallery, 2018 Featured Artist on Bluethumb, 2017 Roberts McCubbin Primary Commission, 2016 Feature Artist at Canterbury Art Exhibition, 2015 Artwork published in Imago Mundi 'Looking Down Under' Australian Contemporary Art, Luciano Benetton World Art Collection, 2014 Third Prize Canterbury Art Exhibition, 2012 Major Commission of 3 panel outdoor painting for St. Dominic’s Primary, 2011 Artwork published in the Roberts McCubbin card series, 2010 Recognition of Support - MIND, 2009 Feature Artist at Roberts McCubbin Art Exhibition (also purchased a painting for their collection), 2010/2008 Artwork published in the Canterbury Art Exhibition Calendars.