Janine Baldwin PS

Statement

Living on the North Yorkshire coast I am surrounded by beautiful moors, woodland and coastline - these natural environments are a constant inspiration, and sketches made directly in the landscape form the basis of studio work. With a strong focus on mark-making and texture, I use layers of charcoal, pastel and graphite to gradually create my work.

Influences include Joan Eardley, Cy Twombly and Abstract Expressionism. 

I am passionate about the conservation of our landscape and since 2006 I have been a conservation volunteer for the North York Moors National Park, working on projects such as tree planting and butterfly habitat management - these projects have allowed a deeper understanding of the landscape, in turn enriching the artwork I create. 

Bio

Born in Leeds in 1979, Janine lives in Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast and produces paintings, prints and works on paper inspired by land and sea. 

She has exhibited extensively across the UK, including with the Royal Academy of Arts, the Pastel Society and the Society of Women Artists, London. Janine's work is included in private collections worldwide, and has received several prestigious awards.

In 2017 Janine was elected a member of the Pastel Society, London, and she is an Associate Artist of Unison Colour pastels.

Collections:

· Kerry David, founder of Over and Above Africa charity, US

· Sir Alan and Lady Heather Ayckbourn, UK

· Private collections across the UK, Europe, Africa, Mexico, the US and Australia

Commissions:

2022     Commissioned by Ingo Interiors (Liverpool) and Yorkshire Housing (Leeds) to create an artwork for a large scale mural for The Place, Leeds

2018     Commissioned by design agency Made Thought (London) to create abstract charcoal drawings for menus at Hearth restaurant in Heckfield Place hotel (Hampshire)

Numerous private commissions since 2001

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

2021    The Artist Magazine Award at the ‘Pastel Society Annual Exhibition’, Mall Galleries, London

2017    Elected a member of the Pastel Society, Mall Galleries, London

2017    Highly Commended Work in Monochrome Prize, ‘DRAW17’, Society of Graphic Fine Art, Menier Gallery, London

2017    Picture Framing Workshop Prize, Kunsthuis Gallery, Crayke, York

2016    Unison Colour Award at the ‘Pastel Society Annual Exhibition’, Mall Galleries, London

2015    Haworth Prize at the ‘New English Art Club Annual Exhibition’, Mall Galleries, London

2014    The Arts Club Charitable Trust Award at the ‘Pastel Society Annual Exhibition’, Mall Galleries, London

2006    Art Scholarship for Rural & Landscape Artists, Royal Bath & West of England Society (shortlisted)

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