Janet Shrimpton Bio | carinahaslamart

JANET SHRIMPTON

“My paintings take their inspiration from observations of the everyday and working from a photograph or drawing, develop into a semi-abstract image triggered by my imagination and a spontaneous play of mark-making with an emphasis on the textural qualities. The paint effects, markings and patterns in the gesso and scraping back layers to reveal different colours are all part of the process and guide the work as I don’t always have a clear idea of the outcome. I experiment using various mediums, including acrylic, varnish, oil and graphite on to gesso panels which lends itself to an interesting surface. I try to create something of the quality of ancient frescos and distressed walls which have a nostalgic and timeless effect.” Janet Shrimpton

“Many thanks for the Janet Shrimpton painting we bought earlier today. It is home and looking resplendent –exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you.”

Born in 1964 in Taplow, near Windsor, Royal Berkshire, Janet Shrimpton is rapidly building a reputation and market for her serenely delicate and atmospheric floral landscapes. In her words, “My flower and landscape paintings are inspired by eastern art with an interest in the surface quality created by using various mediums on gesso panels (similar to plaster and used for icon and fresco paintings). Initially working from a photograph or drawing, my paintings often develop into a semi-abstract image triggered by my imagination and a spontaneous play of mark-making. The paint effect and patterns in the gesso along with scraping back layers to reveal different colours are all part of the process and guide the work as the painting goes along. I try to create something of the quality of ancient frescos and distressed walls which have a nostalgic and timeless effect.”

Represented by Carina Haslam (CHA) since 2012, Janet has regularly sold out all her work at the Affordable Art Fairs in London and Bristol and is in high demand throughout the UK. CHA recently sold works by Janet at the Saatchi Gallery (Strarta Art Fair) to US collectors based in New York City, where Janet's work was recently exhibited and sold by Carina Haslam Art at Affordable Art Fair NYC. Janet was also listed as one of the top 20 standout artists at the Fair by Artnet website.

Education

Wimbledon School of Art (1998–2001)

Fine Art – Painting BA (Hons)

Berkshire School of Art & Design (1997–1998)

BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies

Exhibitions

(since 2012 all with Carina Haslam Art)

2023 Affordable Art fair, Hampstead
Affordable Art fair, Battersea
Affordable Art fair, New York City

2022 Affordable Art fair, Battersea
Connect Art fair, Mall galleries
Affordable Art fair, Hampstead
Affordable Art fair, Singapore

2021 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea (Autumn)
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea (Spring)

2020 Connect Art Fair, Mall Galleries, London
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea

2019 Affordable Art Fair, Singapore
Affordable Art Fair, New York City (Spring & Autumn)
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea

2018 AAF, Singapore
AAF, New York City (Spring & Autumn)
AAF, Hampstead
Fresh Art Fair, Cheltenham
AAF, Battersea

2017 Edinburgh Art Fair
Cambridge Art Fair
Hampton Court Flower show
AAF, Hampstead
AAF, Battersea

2016 Edinburgh Art Fair
AAF, Bristol
AAF, Hampstead
AAF, New York CIty
AAF, Battersea

2015 Cambridge Art Fair
AAF, Bristol
AAF, Hampstead
AAF, New York City
AAF, Battersea

2014 AAF New York City

AAF London: Battersea and Hampstead

Chelsea Art Fair, London

20/21 International Art Fair, Royal College of Art

Spring show, Carina Haslam Gallery

Oxford International Art Fair

2013 Cambridge Art Fair

Strarta Art Fair, SAATCHI Gallery