Hi, I’m Cathryn Jeff

A landscape artist from Oxfordshire, UK. I have had a love of art right from an early age. My earliest memories are that I was obsessed with colouring in! I followed my passion to become an artist so I could be creative on a daily basis, which makes me happy. Painting is good for your soul - everyone should try it!

I enjoy experimenting with all types of mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolour, ink, and mixed media textures to create paintings inspired by the beautiful local countryside and seascapes from my travels.

The application of the medium is an exciting experience for me. I try different techniques to create interesting marks such as splashes, dripping, masking, dry brushing, fluid paint and textures. I get that ‘buzz’ when unexpected successful marks happen and I actually relish when things don’t go to plan, as my determination kicks in and often, from experience, that’s when the ‘good stuff’ happens!

Education

After A level Art I continued to study at Banbury Art College and finally a degree at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design in Farnham, totalling six years of art training. I worked as a Packaging Designer for over 10 years and although it was creative in a different way, I felt the need to pick up a paintbrush again in my spare time. The creativity and excitement instantly flowed back and I knew then that being a full-time artist was my goal, so I took the plunge!

Want an insight in to my working process? To keep up to date with what I am working on, see latest artworks, materials used and work in progress…

Where I sell my artwork

I am a self-representing artist, this allows my customers to have the best price as they are buying direct from me with no added gallery fees! My paintings can be found here on my website with links to my Etsy shop or at many of the fairs and exhibitions I attend throughout the year. My main event of the year is participating in Oxfordshire Artweeks in the idyllic town of Charlbury for nine days during May.

My animal watercolour prints are on sale at Cogges Manor Farm Shop in Witney, West Oxfordshire. Why not visit for a lovely family day out.

In Witney Town centre you can find my very popular individual hand-painted cards and bookmarks at the SOTA Gallery. As well as at Court Barn Museum, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.

Commissions

If you are interested in having a painting commission, please contact me with your requirements. As every commission is different, I cost for them individually based on size, content, medium and frame requirements. Get in touch by using the form on my Contact page.