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, gold paint, biro, crayon, 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
"Just to say we love the Janet Shrimpton my husband picked up today. It is even more beautiful than I hoped! Many thanks, Jill in Bucks."
Born in 1964 Janet Shrimpton is rapidly building a reputation and market for her serenely delicate and atmospheric floral landscapes. In her words, “My floral works are inspired by eastern art and the Japanese blossom paintings, 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.”
"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."
Represented by Carina Haslam (CHA) since 2012, Janet has regularly sold out all her work in New York and London, and Janet was also listed as one of the top 20 standout artists at the Fair by Artnet website. She has recently started exhibiting in Singapore and has been successful there too.
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
AAF Battersea and Hampstead Heath
Autumn show, Carina Haslam Gallery
AAF Bristol
New Chelsea Art Fair,London
Spring show, Carina Haslam Gallery
2012 Winter show, Carina Haslam Gallery
AAF Hampstead
Autumn show, Carina Haslam Gallery
AAF Bristol
2011 AAF Battersea, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Group show, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Container group show, Milwyn Casting, Leatherhead
2010 Artspace 2010, Barn Galleries, Henley on Thames
AAF Battersea, Sheridan Russell Gallery
AAF Battersea, Barn Galleries, Henley on Thames
AAF Brussels, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Sheridan Russell Gallery, 16 Crawford St, Baker St, London