Jenny Hunter
- Work
- Biography
I have been a practicing artist for over 30 years since graduating from Glasgow School of Art. Widely exhibited in the Paisley Art Institute, Glasgow Art Club and the Lillie Art Gallery, I am also a member of the Glasgow Society of Women Artists. I exhibit and sell my work across the UK and abroad.
Drawing is enormously important to me and underpins my work. Composition and negative space is a feature in my drawings. I am passionate about colour, and especially contrasting muted and bold tone. I work in Watercolour, Oils, pastels pen and the humble pencil.
In 2021 I received a grant from Creative Scotland and have enjoyed working outdoors, drawing on street corners, to capture the life of Glasgow. During lockdown, I focussed on the southside of Glasgow exploring everyday landmarks such as parks and train stations. I love the way light reflects colour and shapes on the windows of Victorian buildings; and the soft sandstone details within the architecture are a beautiful contrast.
I am inspired by American artists Edward Hopper and John Singer Sargent, for their light filled watercolours. Scottish artist Joan Eardley has been a lasting influence on my work for her drawing, landscape and Glasgow studies. I love David Hockney’s playful approach to art and Elizabeth Blackadder’s flower paintings.
Drawing is enormously important to me and underpins my work. Composition and negative space is a feature in my drawings. I am passionate about colour, and especially contrasting muted and bold tone. I work in Watercolour, Oils, pastels pen and the humble pencil.
In 2021 I received a grant from Creative Scotland and have enjoyed working outdoors, drawing on street corners, to capture the life of Glasgow. During lockdown, I focussed on the southside of Glasgow exploring everyday landmarks such as parks and train stations. I love the way light reflects colour and shapes on the windows of Victorian buildings; and the soft sandstone details within the architecture are a beautiful contrast.
I am inspired by American artists Edward Hopper and John Singer Sargent, for their light filled watercolours. Scottish artist Joan Eardley has been a lasting influence on my work for her drawing, landscape and Glasgow studies. I love David Hockney’s playful approach to art and Elizabeth Blackadder’s flower paintings.
I graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1990 with a BA hons in Fine Art Drawing and Painting. After graduating I exhibited in the ‘New Talent’ exhibitions in the 369 Gallery in Edinburgh. I have received various awards over the years to support the development of my work and exhibit widely across Scotland and in London. I have been a member of the Glasgow Society of Women Artists since 2018.
In 2021 I received a grant from Creative Scotland to develop my work and have enjoyed working outdoors, drawing on street corners, to capture the life of Glasgow.
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MIXED SHOWS
2023 The Scottish Prize for Fine Art, Glasgow Art Club, October
2023 Drawing Box International, The Project Room, Trongate 103
2022/23 MacLaurin Gallery, GSWA exhibition, December – January
2022 Lillie Art Gallery, GSWA, February
2022 Maggie’s fundraiser auction with Lyon and Turnbull
2021 Guest Artist, Auld Kirk Museum, Kirkintilloch
2021 Maclaurin Gallery
2021 Maggie’s fundraiser auction with Lyon and Turnbull
2020 Arteries Gallery
2018 Paisley Art Institute Annual Exhibition
2017-2021 Lifeworks, Epilepsy Scotland
2017 Dunoon Connections, The Lillie Art Gallery
2016 Elsewhere and Other Places, Dunoon Burgh Hall
2007 Pentagon Gallery, Glasgow, ‘Working Drawings’
2007 Aspect Prize, Paisley Museum and Art Gallery
2007 The Scottish Drawing Competition, Paisley Art Institute
2003 RGI Kelly Gallery and Compass Christmas Show
2001 Open Eye Gallery
2000 Royal Scottish Academy's 174th Annual Exhibition
2000 Royal Glasgow Institute, McLellan Galleries,Glasgow
1999 RGI Kelly Gallery
1997 Contemporary Scottish Painters and Printmakers, Beatrice Royal Contemporary Art and Craft, london
1997 Scottish Society of Artists, Royal Scottish Academy
1996 Whiteleys Summer Exhibition, Atrium Gallery, London
1996 20th Century British Art Fair, Royal College of Art, London
1995 Tabernacle Gallery, London
1995 RSW, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
1995 Patron
In 2021 I received a grant from Creative Scotland to develop my work and have enjoyed working outdoors, drawing on street corners, to capture the life of Glasgow.
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MIXED SHOWS
2023 The Scottish Prize for Fine Art, Glasgow Art Club, October
2023 Drawing Box International, The Project Room, Trongate 103
2022/23 MacLaurin Gallery, GSWA exhibition, December – January
2022 Lillie Art Gallery, GSWA, February
2022 Maggie’s fundraiser auction with Lyon and Turnbull
2021 Guest Artist, Auld Kirk Museum, Kirkintilloch
2021 Maclaurin Gallery
2021 Maggie’s fundraiser auction with Lyon and Turnbull
2020 Arteries Gallery
2018 Paisley Art Institute Annual Exhibition
2017-2021 Lifeworks, Epilepsy Scotland
2017 Dunoon Connections, The Lillie Art Gallery
2016 Elsewhere and Other Places, Dunoon Burgh Hall
2007 Pentagon Gallery, Glasgow, ‘Working Drawings’
2007 Aspect Prize, Paisley Museum and Art Gallery
2007 The Scottish Drawing Competition, Paisley Art Institute
2003 RGI Kelly Gallery and Compass Christmas Show
2001 Open Eye Gallery
2000 Royal Scottish Academy's 174th Annual Exhibition
2000 Royal Glasgow Institute, McLellan Galleries,Glasgow
1999 RGI Kelly Gallery
1997 Contemporary Scottish Painters and Printmakers, Beatrice Royal Contemporary Art and Craft, london
1997 Scottish Society of Artists, Royal Scottish Academy
1996 Whiteleys Summer Exhibition, Atrium Gallery, London
1996 20th Century British Art Fair, Royal College of Art, London
1995 Tabernacle Gallery, London
1995 RSW, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
1995 Patron
- Jenny Hunter
- Cathcart Train Station
- Oil
- Jenny Hunter
- St Vincent Street, Finnieston
- Oil
- Jenny Hunter
- St Ives
- Oil
- Jenny Hunter
- St Ives Bay
- Watercolour
- Jenny Hunter
- Queens Park in the Snow
- Oil
- Jenny Hunter
- Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal
- Watercolour
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