Today’s the day! It’s up to the painting to work its magic now.
Handing in day painting Life’s a Beach shortlisted for judging in the National Art Open Competition
The building at NOA was full with artworks arriving from around the country. I caught a glimpse of some of the submissions and by the standard of work I saw, I’d say the competition is fierce. There were some stunning paintings and huge ones arriving in crates. Didn’t make me nervous in the slightest!
Contemporary British artist, Jacqueline Hammond, is renowned for producing strong, punchy images that are rich in texture and colour. A prolific painter and multidisciplinary artist, she exhibits widely and is commissioned by individual clients, collectors and high profile brands.
Jacqueline’s inspiration comes from direct observation: subject matter is plucked from the world encountered every day. Some ideas evolve, others are reactionary. Thought-provoking themes explore today’s society, the media and cultural theory.
Whether inspired by the street or the sea, Jacqueline’s work has an edge: her paintings are consistently striking. Her natural disposition is to let the paint dictate the creative process, trusting the medium and her mind’s eye to translate the vision.
