Welcome- First post

Hi,

It has taken me a lot longer to launch this website than I had anticipated but my website is ready for your perusal. I hope you enjoy the content and maybe want to buy a painting or two!

First a little introduction. My name is Jennifer and I started painting as a way of dealing with stress and general anxiety. It was a time in my life when I felt incredibly low and alone. Even though I had my family surrounding me. I felt like I did not know who I was anymore, and that was scary.

Painting was not something I did as a child or even took as a subject in school. I always had a desire to paint and I could see how you would paint something. The shape, shadow or dash to highlight and make a 2d into a 3D image. I did not believe in myself or think that I had the skills to do so.

When I first picked up the paintbrush and paints it was not with any sense of expectation. I simply tried. I was soon addicted to the way the paint would glide and the colors mixed. Many of my first paintings were thrown away, not resembling anything that I wanted but it had given my mind a freedom it needed. It was the only time I could stop thinking about anything.  As time progressed, my skills grew and I started to learn more about techniques, color theory and copying images. I was surprised to find that my paintings were starting to look quite good. I finished one seascape and I had a moment of thinking, 'I can do this' . I still have this painting. I can see so many areas to improve but I love it as it is. It marks a point in my journey; self belief in my ability.

After persevering, painting every day, trying new things, and attending a short course, I can say that I am an Artist. I have sold some paintings and I really hope to continue doing so. My aim is to work full time as an Artist. We shall see what the future holds. I'm looking forward to finding out.

Jennifer x