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 "Victorian Jug with Mixed Flowers, Pears and Cherries 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 "View from Cynthia")
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.jpg "Flowers in a Jug, turquoise decoration, 2011 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cornflowers with Antique Jugs and Patterned Fabrics, 2012 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Petunias, Lobelias, Begonias and Strawberries in a Terrace Pot by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Camellia and Dutch Iris by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Anemones in a Blue and White Pot with Blue and White Textile by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Still-Life with Two Jugs and Vegetables by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Roses in a Blue Glass by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Carnations and Alstroemeria in an Art Nouveau Vase 2011 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Red Rose and Two Pears, 2008 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 "Tulips and Daffodils in a White Jug, with Textiles, Pomegranate and Pear by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "One Red and One Pink Rose by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Yellow Rose with Leaves with Bud by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cottage Garden with Birdhouse and Pug by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Shirley Poppies by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Three Red Lily-Flowered Tulips Marianne by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Tulips and Anemones with a Pot of Violets by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Patio Garden, Geraniums Reflected, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Poppies from the Cornfield by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Spring Border: Hellebores, Crocus and Violets by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pale Primrose in a Pot with Spring-flowered Textile by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-385126).jpg "Primrose Pale Yellow, 2005 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Red Mauve and Pink Primroses in a Basket 2012 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Tulips and Iris in a Japanese Vase, with fruit and textiles by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Gladioli by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Chrysanthemums in a Chinese Jug by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-322244).jpg "Yellow Roses and Antirrhinums, 2001 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Daffodils, Antique Jugs, Plates, Textiles and Lace, 2012 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "The Sink Garden by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-383403).jpg "Cuddly Cat, 2000 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Sweet peas in a blue and white jug with blue and white pot and textiles by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-385121).jpg "Cottage Kitchen Table with Apples, 2005 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Daffodils and tulips in a glass jug by a window by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Rhubarb and Apples, Red Cottage Studios Suffolk by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Hyacinths and Forget-me-nots by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "The Little Pear Tree by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Fields in a Winter Dusk by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cynthia")
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.jpg "View from Mount Gargan, Limousin, France, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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