Jan Munro Artist

Well this is me indulging in the Pattern element oh and the square shape element. Scroll to see what is underneath. Lots of differences but trying to keep the palette simple. ‘Tapestry’ Acrylic and Collage on wood, 61cm x61cm.

‘Bright Sparks’ Acrylic and Collage on wood. 30cm x30cm. These colours just sing together. The jug is textured by pressing a piece of embossed wall paper into wet paint.

From Abstract beginnings. ‘Spotty Bowl and Pear’ Acrylic and Collage on wood Panel. 40cm x40cm

What is emerging is a boxy patchwork feel. With rough bits and smooth bits. I’m liking these shapes and the almost textile feel. Both based on footpaths that I walk. ‘Footpath to the Lilac tree’ 60cm x60cm and ‘Footpath to the Harbour’ 30cm x30cm

These greens are so soft. Made with Cadmium Orange and Black(with a touch of Ultramarine). Big Orange Flower and Lemon. Acrylic and Collage. 42cm x45 cm.

‘Wrapped in Ochre’ Acrylic and Collage on wood panel. 46cm x46cm. Sometimes it’s nice to try new colour combos.

This is called ‘Across the Loch’. I’ve just finished it and it took a fair few layers of papers and paint but gradually evolved into this watery scene. 60cm x60cm. On wood panel.

Just one of the pieces at Affordable Art fair from 19th Oct. Battersea with . Berry Picking, Acrylic on wood.

A rare pic of me. Here doing a small Demo and talk for .saas last night. AND I just wanted say a BIG THANK YOU to all you lovely people who follow and like my work .10K !!!!!! Followers. Wow!

‘To The Lighthouse’ Acrylic and Collage on wood. 50 x50cm. I’m taking this up to The Cullen Gallery in Northeast Scotland. It’s inspired by the many small fishing towns along the Morayshire coast.

‘Around every corner’ so many layers here. Sanding back at each pass to create a history of painting. This is Acrylic and some collage. 50cm x50cm

I am showing these pieces amongst others at Art in the Nave this weekend. helping raise money for Mind.

I have just finished this little thing. It’s painted with acrylic # on plaster. 17cm x17cm x 1.5cm. It’s a great surface to work on because it gives lovely textures. I’m going to mount and frame it and then offer it for sale on my website. I will post when it’s done. Anyone know how to mount such a delicate thing?

‘Patchwork in Paint’ Acrylic and Collage on wood panel 30cm x30cm. I’m really enjoying mixing the neutrals and trying to get them really subtle in the tonal shifts.

‘More than a Feeling’ acrylic and collage on wood 45cm x45cm composition

‘More than a Feeling’ acrylic and Collage on wood panel. 45cm x45cm

‘From The Tartan’ Acrylic and Collage on board. 37cm x37cm. I just love Tartan especially The Munro! This will be for sale at the StAlbans Art Society show 25th 30th July. StAlbans-art society.org.uk

‘In Venice’ acrylic and collage. 40cm x40cm on wood.

Daily pages.

Dorsoduro. Strolling round this part of Venice was magic. It struck me as being more bohemian, student cafes, colleges. Acrylic on wood 12” x12”

Canals and Bridges. Acrylic on wood 30x30cm. This has has about 4 layers with lots of scratching,sanding and glazing n between in order to get that old weathered effect that I love.

‘Laguna’ Acrylic on wood. 30 x 30cm. There’s a bit of Venice in this. I was so inspired by the weathered, grainy walls, the water and the boats. We walked Venice and ate quite a bit of Cicchetti too! For Sale. Send a DM to enquire.

Some little doodles of Venice. Using charcoal and a bit of collage.

Venice is extraordinary. The textures and colours so inspiring. Sketch book at the ready

I’m so excited to have my paintings here at The Affordable Art Show Hampstead. They are with The Linda Blackstone Gallery Stand E1: shows until 14th May

I am delighted to say that these paintings will be part of the ‘Canvas and Clay’ exhibition at The Whitehouse Gallery, Kircudbright. From 24th April. Many thanks to Lynne for having me on board!
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Beer Church. Sketchbook in the rain again.

In between the showers a couple of sketches in Lyme Regis.

‘Loch’ Acrylic and Collage on wood. 76cm x76cm.

Beach. Acrylic and collage on wood panel. 76cm x76 cm