Hi, I’m Jean. Welcome to my website.

I’m a figurative oil painter rooted in a quiet passion for light, observation and the subtle poetry of everyday forms.

Originally from Scotland, I now live in Somerset, where the soft hills and luminous skies feed my artistic imagination.

I’m deeply inspired by the Glasgow Boys’ spirit — their empathy for rural life, their commitment to realism, and their bold, painterly touch.  Their work, grounded in naturalism yet alive with modern energy, resonates in my own practice. At the same time, I look to Velázquez and Rembrandt for their mastery of light, their profound depth of colour, and their ability to evoke emotion through stillness..

In my studio and out in the landscapes, I pay close attention to how light rests, how it dances, and how it changes. I love painting iridescent ceramics — vessels that reflect the room’s colours, the air, the quiet. There’s a delicacy in watching these reflections; in capturing them, I hope to evoke space, softness, and a sense of calm.