No, you are very much mistaken, I did not finally sit down and spend the time to work out how to make a reel. But the lovely folk at @bristolimprovtheatre sure did! Repost- @bristolimprovtheatre Have you checked out the new, gorgeous artwork on display in our bar? 🖼️ Our summer exhibition features the awesome work of @leanne_stephensart. Next time you’re here, make sure to grab a cocktail as Leanne’s work transports you to a tropical paradise- you can even take a slice of it home with prints available at the bar! 🎨 #artexhibition #contemporarypainting #bristolartist #improvtheatre

‘Harps and Hellfire’ & ‘Serendipitous Occurrence’ this weekend at @bvstudiosbristol I only have so much space to fit bigger pieces but actually I thought these worked well in dialogue together. So much great and constructive feedback about them in particular this weekend & I’m reminded of why it’s so necessary to get to show the work every once in while 💜

E N C H A N T M E N T O F T H E U N K N O W N // Acrylic and Pastel on Paper // 56x76cm // 2023 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉: This April we will be hosting our annual Open Studio Event at @bvstudiosbristol, but this year is an extra special one for me… This time 10 years ago is where this all started! Looking back at the work I was making back then makes me cringe SO BAD but also, super proud of the progression in my work so far. And eager to see where the work will be in the next 10 years! Thank you to those of you that have been following me since those days because tbh, fair play to you 😂💜 To celebrate, I am going to give away this painting ‘Enchantment of the Unknown’ Unframed worth £220 (Please note it is a work on paper, not my usual board) All you have to do is repost this image to your stories, tag me in the post & make sure you’re following me. This is going to run until the end of Open Studio weekend Sun 16th of April and I will be announcing the lucky winner Sat 22nd April 🎉 Terms and Conditions: Postage and packaging will need to be paid for. No frame included. Original Artwork signed and dated. Also, I’ve never done anything like this before.. I think I’ve covered everything, but any questions dm me 👍

H A R P S A N D H E L L F I R E // Acrylic, Oil, Wallpaper and Pastel on Board // 122 x 73cm // 2022 Piece available, DM for enquiries.

S E R E N D I P I T O U S O C C U R E N C E // Acrylic, Spray paint and Wallpaper on Board // 85 x 85cm // 2022 This year has been a busy one for me, so thank you all for sticking with me through the infrequent posting! Hours in the studio have lessened and this will be the new norm from me, but I think this is the reality for many artists. What’s a lull in production for a few years when the plan is to make works over a lifetime right 😌 Getting time in the studio is now more a blessing than ever before and I absolutely make the most of any and all hours I get to play and be creative. This piece was my first use of wallpaper within a work and I enjoyed the process of this one SO MUCH. What do we think? Feedback welcome 🤗👇

L O U D E R T H A N T H E D R U M S // Acrylic and Pastel on Board // 89.5 x 89.5cm // 2022 On show now with ‘Own your Own’ in the window at @room212gallery on Gloucester Rd, Bristol. See last slide to see it sitting pretty in the gallery front window 👀

S O F T W A S T H E S U N // Acrylic and pastel on board // 64 x 122cm // 2020 This pretty little piece will be on show at BV Open Studios this weekend! It’s a piece that I finished in 2020 and am FINALLY getting around to posting it on here officially two years later. Why? Just felt like keeping it to myself for a wee while. I don’t really know. I get attached to some, this definitely being one of them. It’s got a vibe👌I hope you all like it as much as I do. ALSO, first Open Studios in two years this weekend!! I’ll be there in G8: Fri 8th 7-10pm Sun 10th (12-4pm) G8 will still be open for you to view Saturday, I just won’t be there to hassle you 💁‍♀️ General Studio open times on the next slide 👉

Hello all 👋 I’ve been a little MIA on here for a while and I feel I owe you all an explanation! I am still painting, but no where near the amount I once was. For those of you that don’t know, this is because I’ve gone back to college! Many of you that follow me are fellow creatives too and you guys know how hard it is to get work out there, whilst trying to support yourself financially. Many of you will be likely doing a plethora of jobs to sustain yourselves artistically. In my case, I’ve been halving my time between the studio and my job since uni, eight years ago! Takes a lot of momentum and self motivation when you see very few rewards. I decided this year that I wouldn’t mind going after a more rewarding role that would feel like I’m helping others. After all, if the majority of my working week is always going to be doing something other than painting, (which is a very likely reality) then I should at least make it worth while. I’m back at college and thoroughly enjoying it. I’m 31 now and engaging my brain in a learning environment once again has its challenges! The journey as an artist can feel a little bit like you have the right mode of transport, but nine times out of ten other influential people get to steer its direction, which can at times feel so disempowering. So, for the first time in a while, college is helping me feel in control of my future in a wonderful way I hadn’t experienced before (which is also having a lovely effect on my work)! It’s going to be my main focus for a little while, but rest assured I am still in the studio. The progress is S L O W, I’m getting maybe a day a week in here right now, but, I appreciate you all in advance for sticking with me for however long this process takes 🙏 Will still be going after the dream, just taking a different route.

Enjoying the Frank Bowling ‘Land of many Waters’ exhibition at @arnolfiniarts this morning… This afternoons activities consist of dreaming of the studio space to be able paint on this enormous scale one day✨📷: @jessbartlett_artist

G A R D E N P A R T Y // Acrylic, Pastel and Pen on Board // 30.5 x 30.5cm // 2021 👋 Hi all, it’s been a minute! And I have news! I am pleased to announce that you can now find my work on @riseart! My profile isn’t quite yet complete, (link in bio) but that just gives me an excuse for another post when it’s finished👌 Every time I update a new piece on Instagram, it will also be available to purchase on their website. Delivery worldwide, you can find charges and general info on each individual piece. This particular piece I’ve posted today has already sold, but everything else on there is available for purchase. Super excited to be a part of the @riseart family! Will be posting more works available for sale soon so keep your eyes peeled 👀✌️

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