Collection: Marilyn Jessop

I fell in love capturing colour on canvas’ at the age of eleven,
thanks to my parents seeing some form of creativity in me. Although
I never pursued an education in art I experimented with a variety of
techniques during my teenage years and started to sell my paintings
in galleries around the South Island. Over the years I’ve managed to
have ‘bursts of painting enthusiasm’ (in between ‘life’) having
exhibitions in Nelson / Marlborough selling some to international
buyers.
I am now in the enviable position where I can paint every day which
has allowed me to create my ‘Impressions of Summer Series’ vibrant
and richly textured creations and my ‘Remastered Series’ both of which
I have adored laying on canvas. I love the Impressionism Movement,
especially Renoir, J.S. Sargent and Monet, which is why they appear in
my Remastered Series. I vary my painting styles and subjects - to keep
fresh and excited with every work I create. I have to say I get immersed
in the art of painting, frequently oblivious to time and the fact I haven’t
put the roast in the oven! And, I’d rather have a painting finished and a
very late dinner, anyway.

Marilyn Jessop, Waikawa Bay, Picton