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‘Learning new ways to lay down colour and the richness of hues whilst allowing the sparkle of light to break through’
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Capturing the Cotswolds, gardening and life in general
Jeannette Waterman’s watercolour paintings are inspired by the natural world around her home in the Cotswolds, as well as her passion for gardening and life in general.
Born in the UK and spending much of her life in Australia, Jeannette is drawn to colour and light and has a flair for form, composition, contrast and harmony.
About the Artist
I first picked up a paintbrush whilst I was living in Australia and attended a beginner’s course in my mid 30’s. Life was busy and like everyone trying to juggle raising a young family and working, painting always seemed to be a luxury of time that I couldn’t afford.
Every now and again, I would get a flurry of high productivity as I tried to master the delicacies of watercolour and loved the excitement and challenge that each brushstroke would bring.
My life path saw me returning to the UK in 2011 and I discovered through a series of serendipitous coincidences the Windrush Gallery near Burford. It was the home of a very celebrated watercolour artist called James Fletcher-Watson and since his passing his daughter has taken on the mantle of holding workshops and classes which are inspirational and have helped me very much in developing my skill and belief in myself.
The colours and tone of light is very different in the UK from Australia as of course is the scenery and I feel so blessed to have made my home in such a beautiful part of the world.
Philosophy
I believe our lives have defining chapters and can offer a series of new beginnings. As I approach a new chapter, I realise that there is no time like the present and to follow a new path of devoting time to being creative and enjoying the process.
I have been very much encouraged by those close to me and to local businesses who have displayed my work and cards. So now is the time to commit myself to exploring art, giving myself permission to getting absorbed in the creative process and devoting myself to mastering my craft and enjoying the wonder and unpredictable creations that will unfold.
I hope my paintings will bring joy to you and in this troubled and fearful world that we live in, some calming beauty that nature so generously provides. My thanks to my children, Kristina and Thomas who have helped me on this path and who continue to inspire me to ‘just be me’.