PAINTING
Although I did a little painting in oils when I was in my teens, I had not painted again until 2000-2002 when I was doing a qualification in Horticulture and Garden Design. I enjoyed it so much that I began learning how to paint in watercolours when on holiday in Fleet Bay, Dumfries and Galloway. I sold my first painting there and this spurred me on to develop my talent further. I paint mainly landscapes or seascapes, but because of my love of flowers, I enjoy painting them too.
Commissions have included painting a pair of border terriers, a seascape and a windsurfer. I have done a series of paintings of Fleet Bay which I keep adding to each year I go there.
I am also a keen photographer and love taking landscapes and close ups of flowers.
Some of my work is framed but mostly just has a card mount as peoples taste in frames is so individual. Most of my pictures either 12 x 8 with a 16 x 12 mount or 8 x 6 with a 10 x 8 mount so they fit in standard frame sizes. Prints and limited edition prints of some of my paintings are also available.
If you would like to purchase any of my work or would like me to paint something especially for you, please contact me on:
Telephone: 01724 733251
Email: joannapblackburn@btinternet.com
Website:
Zantedeschias
Fleet Bay - Cardoness
Loch Ryan from Jamieson's Point
Poppies
Hardraw Force