Jane Skingley

I studied at the University of Durham and then pursued a successful career in PR and marketing.

Since 2004 I have followed my interest in painting and am now a professional artist. I am inspired, primarily by the British coast, my love of which began during my childhood spent sailing on the south coast. Having sailed for many years I have a deep understanding of, and respect for, the sea and all its moods. I now live and work in land-locked Berkshire and gather material for my work on regular trips, particularly to our family beach hut on the South coast.

Bigbury pool

Oil on canvas (91x91cm)

Bigbury waves

Oil on canvas (40x40cm) £445

Devon headland

Oil on canvas (40x40cm) £445

My paintings are based on the mood evoked by a landscape rather than any attempt at realism and are produced instinctively with the painting taking over after a certain point in the process. I work in oils and build up layers of colour giving a richness and depth to the scenes. The paint is applied directly onto the canvas by brush, hand, pallet knife and sometimes even by flicking.

Jane Skingley