Homemade Gesso!

I’ve been using this homemade Gesso recipe, for a couple of decades now and haven’t had an issue, with ageing, layers coming apart, seepage, changes in colour etc. on any of my artworks. I use it with both oil and acrylic paints. I also seal my papers with it when, making books, sewing on paper, paper for collage, painting with paint, inks etc.

When I first embarked on my painting journey, I was faced with a common challenge: the idea of stretching my own canvas felt intimidating and a bit frightening. The thought of handling such a delicate, large piece of fabric and trying to get it just right was daunting. However, I decided to give it a shot, and I’m so glad I did.

Hi everyone!

I recently embarked on a fascinating journey going back through the archives of my blog posts from my old website, a space I initiated in the early 2000s. My initial intention was to create a chronicle of my artistic and creative life, a sort of public diary that might also offer something of value to others. Hope you enjoy it!

Unveiling the Stories Behind My Art: My Latest Artist Book: Bohemian Seaside Holiday 1920’s

Art has always been more than just paint on a canvas or objects for sculpture for me, it’s can also be a vessel for stories, emotions, and experiences. Many of the pieces I create carries a narrative, often woven from my own life, dreams, and sometimes, imaginative worlds. Today, I am excited to share the story behind one of my recently completed artist book. I believe in the importance of art and storytelling in connecting us all.

Have you ever stepped into a place that felt like a portal to another world?

How to effectively connect to an abstract style while successfully incorporating a unique mix of rusted elements, painted surfaces, and the delicate beauty of pretty doilies and crochet forms inherited from past ancestors.

Visual artist Jenny Davis offers a unique artistic vision that focuses on abstract art and eco-friendly materials. Creating a diverse range of artworks from her studio, including original abstract paintings, unique paper and textile collages, and found object sculptures and more...

New Year -New Goals

As we embark on a new year, I'm excited about the possibilities that lie ahead in all aspects of my life.

For many years now, my thoughts have been consumed by the intricate interplay between textiles, and the traditionally feminine realms of crafting that flourished during the Victorian era. Today, I find myself reflecting on how women’s work—

Finding identity through the objects and belongings we collect. I believe, while we may never fully know someone, the belongings they leave behind and the stories they carry can provide valuable insights into their life and identity.

Abandoned Possession - Jenny Davis. This weekend I have been adding more artworks to my gallery page under the headings of sculpture and assemblage. They are a mix of older and newer pieces and made from vintage found objects.The first piece, Abandoned Possession was created after a visit to Versailles Palace in France.

Hope you are all enjoying the brighter daylight now Spring has sprung in the southern hemisphere. In between time in the garden and propagating cutting, I've been pottering around in the studio, doing a bit of tidying up and reflecting on the creative process.

Little gallery doodling collages...only one week left to go for my exhibition. A big thank you to all those who have come along to see the show. I'm having lots of fun meeting up with new people in the gallery and have been sitting the gallery most weekends.

My new exhibition, Wallmatter & Rustmatter is now open. If you're visiting the beautiful Yarra Valley area drop into the Waterwheel Gallery in the middle of the historical town of Warburton Vic.

Wallmatter & Rustmatter is an idea that began in 2016. At the time, I was thinking back to some demolished high rise buildings I had seen in Paris that year. Remembering the massive piles of concrete, metal, tangled with torn clothing everywhere. All amongst graffiti and hand painted signs, protesting the demolition of the homes of the needy.

Wallmatter - Jenny Davis

An installation of paint, concrete and rust, inspired by imperfections and weathered surfaces linking to the abandoned and neglected spaces found in urban and rural environments”

Capturing the imperfections and traces left behind in the environment in 1994. 29 years later and still exploring the moments of change, rust and decay, as well as, the renewal and growth, in the transformation of the environment.

Landwarp 4 by Jenny Davis