bold and bright abstract paintings that celebrate the joy and positivity of vibrant colour

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Some new things I’m working on at the moment… finding my feet again in abstraction. More on this later 🤔 In the last few weeks I’m having to cling to the hope that out of devasation something even more beautiful can emerge. #abs
Feeling a bit more braver and badass today sharing this painting. This, as it turns out, is probably one of my favourite paintings I've ever done. I love the colours, the textures and the exuberant, fresh brushwork.... there, I've said it... I love m
‘On the periphery, yet regret’, oil on 40 x 40” canvas. I’m not sure why, but for some reason I’m feeling resistance to posting on here. Hesitent to share. Because I cannot put my finger on why, I’m just going to
‘Getting to know you’ Oil on 28 x 28” canvas Yes, this is my new Instagram account… 🙄 Anyway, I’m Jen Oldknow and I’m a painter from Derbyshire, in the middle of England. My paintings are bold and colourfu