Meet the Artist

Hello I’m Jo and welcome to my colourful world.

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I’ve been painting with watercolour for many years and I still consider it a dark art — mainly because of its tricky and unforgiving nature. Despite that, I find it to be an endlessly fascinating and joyful medium to work with. I love how watercolour allows me to conjure ethereal visions with translucent washes, but I’m at my happiest when I dive into explosions of vibrant color.

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In recent years, I’ve also been experimenting with other mediums such as alcohol inks, acrylics, and oils. Each brings its own unique characteristics and challenges and I thoroughly enjoy mixing them up to see what unfolds. My studio often resembles a colorful chemistry lab, rather than a traditional art space and I find the process of experimentation both exciting and inspiring.

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For me, color is a form of therapy. It has the power to shift my mood while I’m immersed in the act of creating and I believe it can also influence the emotions of those who experience my work. You could call it Black Magic—an energy I strive to harness through my art. If I can evoke an emotional response—be it a smile, laughter, or even tears—then I feel I’ve achieved my goal.

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As Henri Matisse said: “With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.”

 

That’s the magic I aim to capture and share through my paintings.

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