Art by Susan Jefferson

Welcome

Here are some forthcoming events that I will be attending.

4th October, 11am - 4pm - Heighington Village hall, Heighington, Co. Durham along with other members of the crafts carousel.

I studied floor covering and interior textile design to degree level at Kidderminster College, accredited by Wolverhampton University. Since completing my course in 1999 I have developed my design skills and have become more interested in using surface pattern in paintings rather than from a design perspective.
My current work is of an abstract origin which combines a contemporary and decorative style, influenced by modern day living. I also take inspiration from nature, in particular sun sets and water which I explore through layering, colour and pattern.
My work reflects the enjoyment that I gain from experimenting with different media and surface pattern. As well as painting in an abstract style I also enjoy painting and drawing a variety of subjects, and more recently I have been following a stained glass course which I find both exciting and rewarding. I find that this allows me to explore colour and texture in a different way. It also allows me to use design processes from initial ideas through to the finished product.
I am always looking at different media to create my artworks. I mostly work in gouache but have also used watercolour, pastel, silk paints, batik and acrylic. It mainly depends on what effects that I want to create and also what subject I was going to be painting or drawing.
I enjoy showing my work in exhibitions as people can view the pictures as they should be. I also have some work for sale on a gallery website on the internet and I also have my own website which has examples of my work on show.
As well as abstracts I have worked in more traditional ways by painting landscapes which I hope to do more of in the future, flower studies which I have found to be quite popular and buildings, particularly houses. I will however attempt to work in other ways as necessary as I can turn my hand to most things.
My art practice is really about experimenting with different media and subjects that I feel comfortable with at the time. I am a spare time artist; I aim to create artwork whenever I can especially before an exhibition. In the future like to spend more time on creating art.
I hope you enjoy my work, if you have any comments or would if you are interested in purchasing any of my work please leave a message in the contact me section.