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Jenny Smy

Artist's Profile

My career as an artist, I feel, is just beginning. Having joined a local art group some 20 odd years ago, I learned from others how to use the various media to portray what I see and feel. Some years ago I was selected as a full member of the Westward Ho and Bideford Art Society, which has many professional artists among its membership. Their exhibitions brought in requests from local galleries to submit work for sale. Since then I have exhibited many times, mainly locally but also in other parts of Devon. In 2003 I was selected, with two other artists, to exhibit at the first North Devon Art Show. I have also taken part in the 9 Days of Art project in conjunction with Beaford Arts. My work has also been published in local papers and magazines including Devon Life. I also have begun to sell work via the internet - very exciting!

Artist's Statement

I like colour and space. I also like thick paint although I am only beginning to create more impasto work. I am happy to use brushes knives or fingers to move the paint around and generally work with oils. I used to work in pastels and still do on some occasions again using fingers and hands to work and blend the colours. It is useful to have instant colour on hand in both strong and subtle tones when out sketching but most of my work is done in the studio. Space is at a premium in the studio and therefore the work is not huge but it is getting bigger.