Drawing the human body has been a lifelong interest and the study of anatomy, life drawing and psychology has given me a unique approach and understanding to my work.
Our early experiences in life influence our perceptions, reactions and feelings and can have a lasting impact on our lives.
As a shy and sensitive child I was misunderstood by those around me. Feeling a misfit and constantly in fear of punishment, I would often use drawing as a way to keep under the radar and feel safe.
I had continued to draw, most recently with my children, until in 2007, a betrayal by a loved and trusted person turned my world upside down. Unable to deal with the grief and loss of this relationship, I returned to drawing again and began to experiment with painting, creating my first piece which I called ‘Devastation‘. Being able to express exactly how I was feeling was a turning point.
Realising how much I loved creating art and how important it was to me, I went on to study general art and life drawing, eventually producing a large collection of work. These figurative, expressionist drawings and paintings represent my experiences, both positive and negative throughout my life, from love, kindness and vulnerability, to rejection, violation and loss.
By 2018, with a house full of paintings, I had my first exhibition. The success of this surprised me and many pieces were sold. I have since received several commissions.
Expressionist drawings and paintings by British figurative artist Jenny Neill, in watercolour, acrylic gouache, ink, charcoal and pencil.
Contact
For more information please contact me at jenny@jneill-art.com.
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