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A new linocut series: Quiet Creatures
Small linocut scenes shaped by nature, stillness, and change.

Jenn Holmes
Jan 162 min read


How to Build a Warm, Earthy Bedroom Around Original Art
Starting with my painting What We Keep, I’ve created a warm, earthy bedroom scheme built around sage green, walnut, oatmeal linen, antique brass and burnt rust. Rather than matching the painting literally, the room takes its mood, warmth and colour cues from the artwork. This second art-led interiors scheme explores how original art can become the starting point for a space, with all the real products, finishes and sources included.

Jenn Holmes
Oct 124 min read


How to Build a Moody Home Office Around Original Art
Starting with my painting End of Expectations, I built a moody home office around warm ochre, dark timber, bronze, botanical fabric and soft natural textures. This art-led scheme explores how original art can set the direction for a room, with all the real products and sources included.

Jenn Holmes
Sep 155 min read


Painting a Nature Diptych: Building a Large Bird & Botanical Oil Painting
I've finally begun a large nature diptych that's been swimming around in my head for almost a year. It's made up of two 75 × 50 cm oil paintings, one light and one dark, filled with birds, flowers and layered botanical forms. This is the largest scale I've worked at in years. With every painting, I try to push myself into something I haven't attempted before, or haven't explored for a long time. These paintings together are not about negative & positive qualities but rather a

Jenn Holmes
Jul 245 min read


On show at the Festival of Arts & Crafts in Newbury
Earlier this year, I decided to get more involved in my local art scene. I submitted two pieces to The Festival of Arts & Crafts at The Base in Greenham, Newbury back in April, and I was thrilled when they got accepted. This is the first exhibition I've been a part of since 2015. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but I'm really glad I went for it. I dropped by on the first day to check out the space and see the other artists' work. It was awesome to see such a variety of art on di

Jenn Holmes
Jun 251 min read


Local Connections Through Open Studio Days in May
The internet offers many ways to share and connect, but it can also feel overwhelming. Social media platforms often prioritise quick updates and wide reach, which can make conversations shallow and fleeting. By focusing on my own website and local events, I want to create a space where conversations can be more meaningful and personal. This change allows me to connect more deeply with my local community and I invite you to join me in person. I’m excited to announce my first u

Jenn Holmes
Apr 282 min read


From Loss to Renewal: My Artistic Journey
From my experience, loss is not just an ending but a beginning. It creates a space where something new can grow, even if that growth is slow and uncertain. My art reflects this cycle of destruction and creation. It shows how silence and stillness can be powerful, not empty. A Turning Point in My Life Starting to paint again in 2015 marked a significant turning point in my life. Over the past 11 years, I have faced three major losses. Each loss reshaped not only my personal wo

Jenn Holmes
Mar 204 min read


Why we need art that holds depth
We live much of our lives through screens. We scroll, respond, skim, compare. Images pass us in seconds. Nothing asks us to stay very long. Over time, that pace begins to shape us. We become quicker to react, slower to feel. Surrounded by constant input, we can drift away from ourselves. This is why real, tactile, analogue art matters. A painting or print on a wall does not compete for attention. It does not refresh. It does not disappear with a swipe. It remains and in remai

Jenn Holmes
Feb 242 min read


Discover the Story Behind What We Keep in the Women in Arts Network Virtual Exhibition - Faces
Art has a unique way of capturing moments, emotions, and stories that words alone cannot express. One such piece, What We Keep , is now featured in the Women in Arts Network's virtual exhibition, offering viewers a chance to explore its depth and meaning from anywhere in the world. View of the free virtual exhibition, the painting can be found in Room One. The Virtual Exhibition Experience The Women in Arts Network has created a free-to-use platform where art lovers can explo

Jenn Holmes
Feb 43 min read
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