Jennifer Johnson

I consider that I am very lucky to have been able to realise my ambition to be a recognised and successful artist.

In the 1970's, I moved from London to the South Hams to continue my work in the peace and beauty of the south Devon countryside.

I accept many commissions for portraits and my work has gained as great reputation for capturing the essence and likeness of the subjects from domestic animals to very small children. I love the challenge of capturing character and personality, and am fascinated by expression and mood.

To see more of my work and find painting holiday links please view my website.

www.jenniferjohnsonartist.co.uk

I studied Graphic design and Illustration at Art School in Cumbria and Buckinghamshire. I worked as a designer and illustrator for many leading publishing houses, the BBC, Weidenfeld and Nicholson, Collins and Phaidon.

I continued with book illustration and portrait commissions as well as architectural studies for devolopers and estate agents.

I run courses and workshops independently in watercolour, landscape painting and drawing, portraiture, life drawing and flower painting, also demonstrations at local art societies. I tutor painting holidays in France.

I am currently 'Artist in Residence' at the Ways with Words litereature festival at Dartington in July.

I participate in 'Open Studio' events and my work is exhibited at local galleries.