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Read about Jill's trip
to Japan
Being
told not to bother in art class spurred me on to prove to myself
that I could and would paint. After training as a florist I dabbled
away in the background. Floristry gave me a deeper understanding
of colours and how they make us feel.
The
big change came when I was asked to teach a silk painting class
for a friend at Middlesbrough Council. I agreed... then panicked!
I didn't need to, I enjoyed the teaching as much as anything I had
ever done before.
That
was 15 years ago. I taught for many years until I had sufficient
confidence to exhibit. It took a few attempts to get the right subjects
and style.
I'm
now lucky enough to sell work on a regular basis; the hardest thing
is finding the time to paint. I base my work on the Ukiyo-e period
of Japanese arts.
Many
works are taken from these woodblocks. On looking at my work you
might spot my fascination with umbrellas and snow. I feel that a
picture can be full of detail while still having the feeling a space
and tranquility.
Jill
Clay
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