Joan Thewsey is a British artist dedicated to the classic and almost traditional form of watercolour painting. Unlike many of her generations of artists before her, Joan's watercolors are a celebration of vibrant color. She creates worlds filled with flowers. The flowers act like the colors. They are always fresh, as if cut just before painting, and show the spectrum of color that nature holds. Joan Thewsey often arranges a still life, using fruit, fine fabrics or beautiful tableware to frame the effect of the flowers.
Many critics feel that the art form of botanical painting is in danger from photography. It is too easy to press the shutter and capture the world of flowers, blossoms and plants. Color corrections can be technically worked out. In fact, when it comes to pure imaging, photography is a competitor to painting. It has been since the day it was invented. However, there is one aspect that only an artist can work out of a flower. Much like a perfumer, an artist seeks the essence of the plant. The artist's soul captures the very characteristics that make a plant unique. A well-arranged still life shows the heart of the subject, which is recognized by the artist. Therein lies the difference to photography: a painting is unique and conveys personal impressions.
Joan Thewsey was born in Yorkshire and studied classical art. Awarded a scholarship from the Goldsmiths Society, Joan intensified her foundations in Florence. She specialises in large scale watercolours. Many of Joan's works are in private collections after being shown British exhibitions. In addition to lush bouquets of flowers, Joan Thewsey paints gardens and landscapes. For many years the artist has been a member of the Royal Society of Botanical Artists and she is passionate about introducing children to art at an early age. Joan headed the art department of a comprehensive school for a number of years. With her London pupils she represented the UK for children's art at the World Fair in Japan. This success led Joan into the sphere of influence of the London Education Authority. As well as her own artistic projects, she invests a lot of time teaching other teachers how to introduce learners to art. Mostly in evening classes, she gives lectures that include painting as well as design and textile art. Some of her own paintings have been chosen as greeting card designs or calendar representations because of their charm. For some artists, perhaps a devaluation of the painterly quality. Joan Thewsey sees this as a way to pass on the love of art and painting to the many people who enjoy her work.
Joan Thewsey is a British artist dedicated to the classic and almost traditional form of watercolour painting. Unlike many of her generations of artists before her, Joan's watercolors are a celebration of vibrant color. She creates worlds filled with flowers. The flowers act like the colors. They are always fresh, as if cut just before painting, and show the spectrum of color that nature holds. Joan Thewsey often arranges a still life, using fruit, fine fabrics or beautiful tableware to frame the effect of the flowers.
Many critics feel that the art form of botanical painting is in danger from photography. It is too easy to press the shutter and capture the world of flowers, blossoms and plants. Color corrections can be technically worked out. In fact, when it comes to pure imaging, photography is a competitor to painting. It has been since the day it was invented. However, there is one aspect that only an artist can work out of a flower. Much like a perfumer, an artist seeks the essence of the plant. The artist's soul captures the very characteristics that make a plant unique. A well-arranged still life shows the heart of the subject, which is recognized by the artist. Therein lies the difference to photography: a painting is unique and conveys personal impressions.
Joan Thewsey was born in Yorkshire and studied classical art. Awarded a scholarship from the Goldsmiths Society, Joan intensified her foundations in Florence. She specialises in large scale watercolours. Many of Joan's works are in private collections after being shown British exhibitions. In addition to lush bouquets of flowers, Joan Thewsey paints gardens and landscapes. For many years the artist has been a member of the Royal Society of Botanical Artists and she is passionate about introducing children to art at an early age. Joan headed the art department of a comprehensive school for a number of years. With her London pupils she represented the UK for children's art at the World Fair in Japan. This success led Joan into the sphere of influence of the London Education Authority. As well as her own artistic projects, she invests a lot of time teaching other teachers how to introduce learners to art. Mostly in evening classes, she gives lectures that include painting as well as design and textile art. Some of her own paintings have been chosen as greeting card designs or calendar representations because of their charm. For some artists, perhaps a devaluation of the painterly quality. Joan Thewsey sees this as a way to pass on the love of art and painting to the many people who enjoy her work.
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