Jayne Leighton Herd

Joined Artfinder: Nov. 2014

Artworks for sale: 77

(4)

United Kingdom

About Jayne Leighton Herd

 
 
  • Biography

    Thank you for looking at my work! :) Much of my original abstract art is inspired by the intricate pattern of life and by the natural world.

    I don’t aim to depict reality in my work. I’m not interested in recreating what I can see with my own eyes. Only what comes from within me, letting ideas and shapes, inspiration and mental snapshots meld and take form in my mind’s eye to create the basis of a series of work or painting. When it comes to reality, I intend that the eye of the beholder should create the painting’s reality, or perhaps their own. So while I influence the idea behind each piece, I never tire of hearing the story that the viewer in front of it describes.

    My paintings often explore the various paths we travel, the deliberate and the unintentional changes of direction and, always at the centre, our core of self and our dreams, values and relationships that make us who we are. I interpret this in textile-like paintings: detailed, textured patchworks of intense, woven colour, sometimes with layers of metallised collage reminiscent of pieced work, which blend into threaded sweeping strokes or into drips of loose, unfinished threads.

    My paintings are vivid experiences that could satisfy both sight and touch. Energy, movement and space, bold sweeps and strokes feature in my work, combined with tempting texture and iridescence. I intend to attract not only the eye, but also to incite a tactile urge. Go on, you know you want to! ;-)

    A Bit About Me!

    I have been a professional artist for 14 years. Art and design are quite simply my ‘raison d’être’!

    The nature of my art is in part thanks to my creative design background. Years spent working in advertising, marcoms and graphic design provided me with amazing opportunities to develop my artistic and design skills, as well as honing my natural flair for colour. I also learned to value clarity and attention to fine detail.

    I regularly exhibit my work and undertake commissions from both private and commercial clients. My paintings feature in private collections in the UK and abroad, including the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Spain and Germany.

    When I'm not painting and designing, I love spending time with my French other half; a great evening with friends, laughing and enjoying good food; going for exhilarating walks with my camera in hand; an excellent book I can get lost in; music that makes my skin tingle; dancing until my feet hurt; travelling and discovering new places that captivate me; and finding inspiration wherever I go.
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    Event: Henley Arts Trail 2018

    Dates: 5 May 2018 - 7 May 2018

    Venue: Henley Arts Trail, Twyford Studios, Venue 24, URC Hall, Twyford, RG10 9DR

    Exhibiting with Twyford Studios at Venue 24 on the trail.

    http://www.henleyartstrail.com/

    Event: Reading Contemporary Art Fair 2018

    Dates: 21 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2018

    Venue: Reading Contemporary Art Fair, Rivermead Leisure Complex Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ

    Find me on STAND 56A

    A fantastic art fair full of wonderful artists and art for most tastes.

    https://contemporaryartfairs.co.uk/reading

    Event: Edinburgh Art Fair

    Dates: 17 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2017

    Venue: Edinburgh Art Fair, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, UK

    Shown by Punchbowl Gallery.

    Event: Manchester Buy Art Fair

    Dates: 27 Oct 2017 - 29 Oct 2017

    Venue: Manchester Buy Art Fair, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, UK

    Shown by Punchbowl Gallery on Stand 430.

    Event: Henley Arts Trail - Venue 19 - Twyford Studios

    Dates: 30 Apr 2016 - 2 May 2016

    Venue: Henley Arts Trail, Twyford Studios, Venue 19, URC Hall, Twyford

    Exhibiting with Twyford Studios at Venue 19 on Henley Arts Trail.

    16 fantastic artists showing a variety of wonderful art.

    Sat 30 April - Monday 2 May
    11:00 - 17:00

    Event: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair

    Dates: 14 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015

    Venue: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Royal Windsor Racecourse ,Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ

    Stand 34
    http://windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk/jayne-leighton-herd/4576688856

    Event: Edinburgh Art Fair

    Dates: 14 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015

    Venue: Edinburgh Art Fair, Corn Exchange

    My work will be exhibited on the Punchbowl Gallery stand, D7.

    Event: Somerset Art Fair

    Dates: 17 Oct 2015 - 18 Oct 2015

    Venue: Somerset Art Fair, Royal Bath & West Showground

    Stand 35
    Royal Bath & West Showground
    http://somersetartfair.co.uk/

    Event: Henley Arts Trail

    Dates: 2 May 2015 - 4 May 2015

    Venue: Henley Arts Trail, Twyford Studios, Venue 19, URC Hall, Twyford

    I will be exhibiting with Twyford Studios at Venue 19 on the trail.

    Event: Reading Contemporary Art Fair

    Dates: 24 Apr 2015 - 26 Apr 2015

    Venue: Reading Contemporary Art Fair, Rivermead Centre, Reading

    Painting, sculpture, prints, photography and ceramics for all tastes and budgets. Over 100 artists.

    Event: The Henley House & Garden Show

    Dates: 28 Feb 2015 - 1 Mar 2015

    Venue: The Henley House & Garden Show, Henley-on-Thames

    High-end interior and garden products, plus workshops, demos & expert speakers.
    http://thehenleyhousegardenshow.com/

    Event: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair

    Dates: 8 Nov 2014 - 9 Nov 2014

    Venue: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Royal Windsor Racecourse ,Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ

    Painting, sculpture, prints, photography and ceramics for all tastes and budgets. Over 120 artists.

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There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Henley Arts Trail 2018

Dates: 5 May 2018 - 7 May 2018

Venue: Henley Arts Trail, Twyford Studios, Venue 24, URC Hall, Twyford, RG10 9DR

Exhibiting with Twyford Studios at Venue 24 on the trail.

http://www.henleyartstrail.com/

Event: Reading Contemporary Art Fair 2018

Dates: 21 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2018

Venue: Reading Contemporary Art Fair, Rivermead Leisure Complex Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ

Find me on STAND 56A

A fantastic art fair full of wonderful artists and art for most tastes.

https://contemporaryartfairs.co.uk/reading

Event: Edinburgh Art Fair

Dates: 17 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2017

Venue: Edinburgh Art Fair, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, UK

Shown by Punchbowl Gallery.

Event: Manchester Buy Art Fair

Dates: 27 Oct 2017 - 29 Oct 2017

Venue: Manchester Buy Art Fair, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, UK

Shown by Punchbowl Gallery on Stand 430.

Event: Henley Arts Trail - Venue 19 - Twyford Studios

Dates: 30 Apr 2016 - 2 May 2016

Venue: Henley Arts Trail, Twyford Studios, Venue 19, URC Hall, Twyford

Exhibiting with Twyford Studios at Venue 19 on Henley Arts Trail.

16 fantastic artists showing a variety of wonderful art.

Sat 30 April - Monday 2 May
11:00 - 17:00

Event: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair

Dates: 14 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015

Venue: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Royal Windsor Racecourse ,Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ

Stand 34
http://windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk/jayne-leighton-herd/4576688856

Event: Edinburgh Art Fair

Dates: 14 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015

Venue: Edinburgh Art Fair, Corn Exchange

My work will be exhibited on the Punchbowl Gallery stand, D7.

Event: Somerset Art Fair

Dates: 17 Oct 2015 - 18 Oct 2015

Venue: Somerset Art Fair, Royal Bath & West Showground

Stand 35
Royal Bath & West Showground
http://somersetartfair.co.uk/

Event: Henley Arts Trail

Dates: 2 May 2015 - 4 May 2015

Venue: Henley Arts Trail, Twyford Studios, Venue 19, URC Hall, Twyford

I will be exhibiting with Twyford Studios at Venue 19 on the trail.

Event: Reading Contemporary Art Fair

Dates: 24 Apr 2015 - 26 Apr 2015

Venue: Reading Contemporary Art Fair, Rivermead Centre, Reading

Painting, sculpture, prints, photography and ceramics for all tastes and budgets. Over 100 artists.

Event: The Henley House & Garden Show

Dates: 28 Feb 2015 - 1 Mar 2015

Venue: The Henley House & Garden Show, Henley-on-Thames

High-end interior and garden products, plus workshops, demos & expert speakers.
http://thehenleyhousegardenshow.com/

Event: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair

Dates: 8 Nov 2014 - 9 Nov 2014

Venue: Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Royal Windsor Racecourse ,Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ

Painting, sculpture, prints, photography and ceramics for all tastes and budgets. Over 120 artists.


 

Biography

Thank you for looking at my work! :) Much of my original abstract art is inspired by the intricate pattern of life and by the natural world.

I don’t aim to depict reality in my work. I’m not interested in recreating what I can see with my own eyes. Only what comes from within me, letting ideas and shapes, inspiration and mental snapshots meld and take form in my mind’s eye to create the basis of a series of work or painting. When it comes to reality, I intend that the eye of the beholder should create the painting’s reality, or perhaps their own. So while I influence the idea behind each piece, I never tire of hearing the story that the viewer in front of it describes.

My paintings often explore the various paths we travel, the deliberate and the unintentional changes of direction and, always at the centre, our core of self and our dreams, values and relationships that make us who we are. I interpret this in textile-like paintings: detailed, textured patchworks of intense, woven colour, sometimes with layers of metallised collage reminiscent of pieced work, which blend into threaded sweeping strokes or into drips of loose, unfinished threads.

My paintings are vivid experiences that could satisfy both sight and touch. Energy, movement and space, bold sweeps and strokes feature in my work, combined with tempting texture and iridescence. I intend to attract not only the eye, but also to incite a tactile urge. Go on, you know you want to! ;-)

A Bit About Me!

I have been a professional artist for 14 years. Art and design are quite simply my ‘raison d’être’!

The nature of my art is in part thanks to my creative design background. Years spent working in advertising, marcoms and graphic design provided me with amazing opportunities to develop my artistic and design skills, as well as honing my natural flair for colour. I also learned to value clarity and attention to fine detail.

I regularly exhibit my work and undertake commissions from both private and commercial clients. My paintings feature in private collections in the UK and abroad, including the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Spain and Germany.

When I'm not painting and designing, I love spending time with my French other half; a great evening with friends, laughing and enjoying good food; going for exhilarating walks with my camera in hand; an excellent book I can get lost in; music that makes my skin tingle; dancing until my feet hurt; travelling and discovering new places that captivate me; and finding inspiration wherever I go.