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As a visual arts educator, I’ve tried my hand at all sorts of techniques and materials. However, for my own work, I keep coming back to painting as my main expression and oils as my preferred medium. My passion is working in oils with an oil-based encaustic medium.
I would describe myself as a ‘colourist’ and this, I think, is evident in my work in the gallery below. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about my work, or want to come and visit my atelier.
I have always been interested in drawing and design and studied photography and illustration as part of my Bachelor of Arts (Graphics) degree. These days, looking at things with my designers’ eye is de rigeur!
In recent years I’ve embraced photography once again and am constantly inspired by my surroundings here in Provence, I just love capturing all those rustic details!
Check out my photographs below. Collaborations are welcome!
Current work
The Feel Flow Collection
- Le Flot
This collection is about a continuous flow of ideas and visions.
Connecting with nature has helped me to express my feelings during the past 3 years.
Whilst I continue to use oil-encaustic paints I am exploring the translucent quality of the medium with reference to my drawings in which I’ve used charcoal and mixed media. JL
Artworks in this collection will soon be exhibited, time and place to be advised – expressions of interest welcome – please use the ‘contact us’ button to email us.
NOTE: some of the pieces shown are DETAILS of a larger work – see the caption on enlargement for specifics.
Prices are available on request.
Collections
Les sentiers de Jouques - the walking trails of Jouques
Exhibited at Artelier Provence, rue des Baumes, Jouques, France 2019
Having been based in Jouques all year round has allowed me to not only appreciate the change of seasons on the landscape, but also to explore the walking trails at the edge of the village in different conditions. I felt compelled to respond to this environment and present a collection that related to my location in Provence.
I have used a variety of media including water-colour, ink, pastel, charcoal, acrylic and oil-encaustic. JL
Urban sanctum
Selection of artworks exhibited at Harvison Gallery, Perth 2014
These paintings depict peaceful sanctuaries which are set within busy, sometimes intense, bustling cities.
It is always a pleasure to discover peaceful promenades, enclaves and niches set amongst urban environments. It is about enjoying the moment to contemplate, daydream . . . and relax. JL
Light of India
Selection of artworks exhibited at Harvison Gallery, Perth 2013
The concept for ‘Light of India‘ came about early whilst I was creating the collection, when I realized that the common thread between the diverse artworks was a certain quality of light. That also became a metaphor for India today; as diverse as the country has become, from its ancient past, it still has a common heartbeat, a constant light. JL
Tapestry of colour
Selection of artworks exhibited at the Gadfly Gallery, Perth 2012
This collection marks my return to painting on a full-time basis.
Each location, each new painting presented a new opportunity to explore and experiment. The antiquity of Istanbul, the raw beauty of the Greek Cyclades and the sheer eclectic elegance of Paris, are each unique and memorable.
For me the use of colour is paramount, as well as showing evidence of the pushing and prodding of the oil-encaustic medium in expressing my version of these places.  JL
Photographs
All photographs are available as prints – if you’d like to purchase, please email me via the ‘contact us’ button with your enquiry, or order at our gallery. F
