Beautiful Moments

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They also include paintings of dancers, families on beaches and other wonderfully observed paintings of figures, reflecting Jean’s detailed study of the human form. The show includes some local scenes, specially selected for this exhibition too. As well as oil paintings, the works also include expressive plein air paintings in gouache.

Jean studied painting at the Regional College of Art, Manchester and at Hornsey College of Art, London. She also taught painting in Manchester, London and Cape Town. Jean places a particular emphasis on the continuing study of the human form, reflected in her love of painting figures on the beaches of St Tropez and beyond. Jean’s paintings can be found in private collections in the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA, purchased and owned by a wide variety of clients ranging from corporations to private individuals, and even a Hollywood actor. Jean’s commissioned pieces include paintings for Fenwicks of Bond Street, Fenwicks Canterbury and Cheshire Life.

Jean has exhibited widely including in London, Manchester and France. She has been represented by some well-known galleries throughout her career, including the Francis Kyle Gallery founded in 1978 by Francis Kyle and located in the heart of Mayfair, as well as galleries in South West London such as the Hicks Gallery in Wimbledon. 

Jean’s paintings can be found in private collections in the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA, purchased and owned by a wide variety of clients ranging from corporations to private individuals, and even a Hollywood actor. Jean’s commissioned pieces include paintings for Fenwicks of Bond Street, Fenwicks Canterbury and Cheshire Life, drawn by her expressive brushwork and vibrant, unique style.