A Painted Connection: Creatures and Companions - Jaci Stroud and Jilly Johnston

An exhibition of portraits and wildlife showcasing a range of media by mother and daughter artistic duo.

Portraits and animals are beautifully depicted by this mother and daughter artistic team. Their exhibition showcases their shared passion for bringing people and the natural world to life through their art.

In this collection of paintings, drawings, and sketches, they employ a diverse range of media, including pencil, ink, watercolour, acrylic paint, and oil paint, each chosen to evoke the emotions and connections inherent in their subjects. These mediums provide rich texture to their art allowing viewers to experience the tactile and emotional relationship between humans and animals.

Jilly's work captures the essence of her subjects with striking realism and emotion. Her realistic style make her pieces come to life with a unique, contemporary flair.

Jaci’s use of ink and watercolour brings a loose energy to her wildlife portraits. Her mastery of this medium results in vibrant colours and a sense of life-like movement.

A Painted Connection: Creatures and Companions’ is a testament to the enduring influence of the human-animal connection, as seen through the eyes of the artists. This exhibition invites you to explore their artistic synergy and to revel in the rich threads of emotions that binds people and animals in the tapestry of life.