28 Jane Aston

Artist and Art Tutor

Artform: Mixed media, Painting

As an Art and Textiles Teacher in Birmingham I enjoyed inspiring my students to experiment, have fun and to achieve their potential by believing in themselves. I am now a full time Artist and Art Tutor working mainly in acrylics because they dry so quickly and will mirror the qualities of watercolours and oils which I also love working with. I have explored a variety of other media to create new textures in my artwork.

My artwork is inspired by my childhood memories, extensive travels, history of art studies, meditation practices, music and dance. I simply love moving paint around the canvas and adding layers of colours and textures until a natural conclusion is reached. My knowledge of composition, colour, textures and mark making techniques help me to capture a moment in time or the essence of spirit.

As a contemporary Artist, I so enjoy painting intuitively. It’s like unravelling layers of spiritual emotions and I particularly enjoy it when someone resonates with one of my paintings by tapping into it’s magical connection or special energy. I believe that every painting tells it’s own story and everyone sees a different picture. Most of my contemporary artwork can be viewed or displayed in different orientations bringing great versatility to the finished painting. In contrast I love the precision involved in painting commissioned pet portraits. Clients love how I capture the true personality of their pets.

I am proud to exhibit my art work as a Purple Gallery Artist in Bournville, Birmingham and as a member of the North Worcestershire Artist Collective (NWAC). Other exhibitions were held at Hanbury Hall, Blackwell Community Hall, Script Haven, The Artery, The NWAC Art Trail, and Worcestershire Open Studios. My art works are currently on display as part of the Creative Art Showcase at the Artrix, Bromsgrove.

As a result of sharing ideas and working as a team with the NWAC and as a member of the Worcestershire Open Studios (WOS) I’ve realised just how important it is to me to be part of a community of Artists. With this in mind I have developed a monthly newsletter. Subscribers enjoy reading a variety of arty news including recommended books, tips and tricks and links to local art galleries, classes and workshops.

As an experienced Art Teacher I love sharing my knowledge and experience with other artists. I love seeing their surprise and delight when they discover something new!! I hold my Winter Art Workshops at Barnt Green Scout and Guide Centre. Further details are available on my website Art Lessons page.

Following on from the joy experienced by others on my Winter Workshops I now proudly host Art Retreats. Our first UK one was held in LLangollen in June and people are already signed up for our next one. Places are currently filling fast for our September 2026 Spanish Art Retreat. Further details are available on my website. The benefits of attending such events are amazing!!

Finally as a result of exhibiting with the WOS Event I have demonstrated my intuitive art process and pet portrait process at a number of Art Society Events and have inspired many to have fun following such a delightful artistic process.

Much of my artwork appears on my website www.janeastonstudios.com and I can also be found on instagram @janeastonstudios

Venue

Primrose Cottage,
Callow Hill Road,
Alvechurch,
B48 7LR

Directions: From Alvechurch we are the second building (with a brown picket fence) from the canal bridge on Callow Hill Road towards Coopers Hill. Parking is available on the driveway, on the side of the cottage and in the layby opposite

What 3 words location: spike.expert.shop

Tel: 07848 909440
Instagram: janeastonstudios
Facebook: Jane Aston
Website: https://www.janeastonstudios.com

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