Joan Thewsey is a British artist dedicated to the classic and almost traditional form of watercolour painting. Unlike many of her generations of artists before her, Joan's watercolors are a celebration of vibrant color. She creates worlds filled with flowers. The flowers act like the colors. They are always fresh, as if cut just before painting, and show the spectrum of color that nature holds. Joan Thewsey often arranges a still life, using fruit, fine fabrics or beautiful tableware to frame the effect of the flowers.
Many critics feel that the art form of botanical painting is in danger from photography. It is too easy to press the shutter and capture the world of flowers, blossoms and plants. Color corrections can be technically worked out. In fact, when it comes to pure imaging, photography is a competitor to painting. It has been since the day it was invented. However, there is one aspect that only an artist can work out of a flower. Much like a perfumer, an artist seeks the essence of the plant. The artist's soul captures the very characteristics that make a plant unique. A well-arranged still life shows the heart of the subject, which is recognized by the artist. Therein lies the difference to photography: a painting is unique and conveys personal impressions.
Joan Thewsey was born in Yorkshire and studied classical art. Awarded a scholarship from the Goldsmiths Society, Joan intensified her foundations in Florence. She specialises in large scale watercolours. Many of Joan's works are in private collections after being shown British exhibitions. In addition to lush bouquets of flowers, Joan Thewsey paints gardens and landscapes. For many years the artist has been a member of the Royal Society of Botanical Artists and she is passionate about introducing children to art at an early age. Joan headed the art department of a comprehensive school for a number of years. With her London pupils she represented the UK for children's art at the World Fair in Japan. This success led Joan into the sphere of influence of the London Education Authority. As well as her own artistic projects, she invests a lot of time teaching other teachers how to introduce learners to art. Mostly in evening classes, she gives lectures that include painting as well as design and textile art. Some of her own paintings have been chosen as greeting card designs or calendar representations because of their charm. For some artists, perhaps a devaluation of the painterly quality. Joan Thewsey sees this as a way to pass on the love of art and painting to the many people who enjoy her work.
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.jpg "Wild Flower Conservation; Garden Border by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Still Life with Two Blue Ginger Jars by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Victorian Jug with Mixed Flowers, Pears and Cherries by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Flowers in a Jug, turquoise decoration, 2011 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink and Red Cottage Pinks by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Tulips and Daffodils in a White Jug, with Textiles, Pomegranate and Pear by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Daffodils and white tulips in an octagonal glass vase by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pale Primrose in a Pot with Spring-flowered Textile by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Three Red Lily-Flowered Tulips Marianne by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Patio Garden, Geraniums Reflected, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "View from the Cottage Kitchen Window with Plants, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "View from Sue au Mai, Limousin, France, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Spring Border by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Yellow Rose with Leaves with Bud by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Dahlias on the Cottage Window Sill by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Primroses, White, Yellow, Pink and Red, 2000 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Tulips in a Jug, with a Glass Bowl by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cottage Garden with Birdhouse and Pug by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Vase with Dahlias and View of the Pond, 2001 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "The Lake at Sunset, Bremes les Ardres, 2000 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Suffolk Garden, Rain Coming, 2011 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Sweet Peas in a Glass Jug, 2011 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cottage Interior, with Cat by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Petunias, Lobelias, Busy Lizzies and Fuschia in a Terracotta Pot by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Little Suffolk Landscape by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Roses in a Blue Glass by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cyclamen with Patterned Fabrics, 1999 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Daffodils, 2008 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cornflowers with Antique Jugs and Patterned Fabrics, 2012 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Rose, Abraham Derby with Honeysuckle by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Woodpecker in the Honeysuckle by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Tulips and Anemones with a Pot of Violets by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Dahlias, Roses and Michaelmas Daisies by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "The Garden Pump by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Rhubarb and Apples, Red Cottage Studios Suffolk by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Across the Rooftops, from Cynthia")
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