Teignmouth Beach Pebbles

This painting by Clare Jenkinson is a lovely expressive contemporary artwork inspired by the South West beaches.

Clare is known for her strong love for local landscape and nature, often working from life and responding directly to the natural environment. In this piece, you can see smooth peebles that have been choosen from Teignmouth beach and has the background of strong green seeweed, creating a sense of immersion and quiet observation of the scene.

With a background in textiles and design, Clare brings a deep understanding of composition, structure and surface to her painting practice. She completed her BA specialising in carpet design and began her career in Kidderminster, historically the centre of the British carpet industry. This design-led approach continues to influence her fine art, particularly in the way she builds layers and balances colour and form.

Alongside her design career, Clare has always maintained a strong drawing practice. She went on to study botanical illustration at Birmingham University and co-founded the Birmingham Society of Botanical Artists. The discipline of close observational drawing underpins all her work, informing her response to natural forms and landscapes alike.

Working directly from and with nature is central to Clare’s art. Careful observation of detailed water, seaweed, pebbles and light is evident in Teignmouth Beach Pebbles, giving the painting both energy and authenticity. The piece reflects Clare’s ongoing interest in the relationship between landscape, nature and lived experience, particularly within the South West of England.

This original oil painting would suit collectors of contemporary landscape and natural artwork, those with a connection to Teignmouth or the South West, or anyone seeking a meaningful artwork that captures a strong sense of nature. To read more aboure Clare Jenkinson click here.