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 "Sweet Peas with Cherries and Strawberries by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-384940).jpg "Daphne by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Blue and White Pot, Jug and Pears by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Three Red Lily-Flowered Tulips Marianne by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Primroses in a Florist")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-385121).jpg "Cottage Kitchen Table with Apples, 2005 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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_-_(MeisterDrucke-378136).jpg "Art Deco Jug and Bowl, 2000 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "The Cottage Garden and view beyond, 2000 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Yellow Primroses in a Basket with Fruit and Textiles by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Spring Border: Hellebores, Crocus and Violets by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Rhubarb and Apples, Red Cottage Studios Suffolk by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cyclamen with Patterned Fabrics, 1999 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Rose in a Bud Vase by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Daffodils and Tulips in an Imani Vase; Oranges and Textiles 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 "Still Life with a Blue Bowl, Apples, Pears, Textiles and Lace by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Suffolk Landscape, View from Dalham Church by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Lilies in a Jug, with Lace by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Daffodils, Narcissus, Forsythia and Primroses by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "March Sky by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Roses and Irises in the Garden, 2003 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Victorian Jug with Mixed Flowers, Pears and Cherries 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 "Iris and Daffodils with Patterned Textiles by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-384966).jpg "Bracken, the Whippet by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Flowers in a Jug, turquoise decoration, 2011 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Tulips in a Jug, with a Glass Bowl by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "View through the Rooftops to the Fields, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Anemones: Red, White, Pink and Purple by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Woodpecker in the Honeysuckle by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Geranium and Nasturtiums by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Farmhouse, Provence by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Summer Landscape, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Shirley Poppies by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cottage Roses, Round Blue and White Vase by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Blue Antique Bowl with Berries by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pink Roses in a Blue Glass by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "The Garden Pump by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Gateway to the Farmhouse by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Iris with Three Buds by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-385126).jpg "Primrose Pale Yellow, 2005 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Three Irises with Leaves 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 "Steps up to the Garden, 2014 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Pansies in a Midwinter Jug by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-384943).jpg "Daffodils and Birds in the Birdhouse by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-385131).jpg "Pug Puppy 2, 2005 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "View from Mount Gargan, Limousin, France, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Ten Sweet Peas with Tendrils by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Suffolk Landscape, view from the front window, 2000 by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Cottage Garden with Birdhouse and Pug by Joan Thewsey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-383086).jpg "Hens and Pots, Lucy Redman Open Garden by Joan Thewsey")
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.jpg "Primrose, 2010 by Joan Thewsey")
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