Blog – Jolocality Art

January 2026

First painting of the year
from an excellent online workshop
by Natura illustrata

December 2025

During December I have been working on a new collection of
festive animals

Taking part in a few Christmas Fairs and markets this year

November 2025

I opened an online store for the first time. Please check it out.

https://jolocalityartstudio.etsy.com

October 2025

My parents at Colaton Fishacre, National Trust, Devon

September 2025

Queen Elizabeth II died 3 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting her and created this and other artwork to celebrate her Jubilee

Pleased to be taking part in Bedford MS charity postcard auction this month

August 2025

30th August I took part in the Biggleswade Fun Day demonstrating animals in watercolour

Winston Churchill in his studio inspired by a visit to Chartwell

I having been creating much new art over the summer as I have been taking advantage of the summer weather and been busy house hunting in Suffolk. We have found a prefect place near the town centre of Beccles and hope to move in before Christmas. The best part? We will have a loft room which we are going to use as an art studio, as my husband is also an artist. Looking forward to having a dedicated space instead of using the dining room table. Watch this space.

May 2025

Treated myself to new art supplies with a birthday voucher from my best friend. Very exciting! I love these professional paint brushes.

Quick sketch of a Hampton Court rose, their rose garden smelt gorgeous

April 2025

March 2025

Busy framing and creating a new Easter window display at my studio

This piece is going to be auctioned for a fundraiser organised by Kids in Action, a Dunstable based charity.

February 2025

Off to its forever home in the
Mid West, USA

Snowdrops inspired by a visit to Anglesea Abbey National Trust

December 2024

November 2024

First Christmas market at the Salvation Army, Harpenden, also see me at events in Barton Le Clay and Dunstable in the coming weeks.

I am currently studying an online watercolour course. Today I had a studio helper!

October 2024

Started work on new Christmas
card designs

September 2024

August 2024

Buy this original oil for £45. All profits going to Ukrainian crisis

July 2024

June 2024

I have finally started a new collection of watercolours called World at War, based on my own past travel experiences. First up the Wailing old temple wall in Jerusalem

A WIP card for the family of a dear friend who sadly died from our church Art Group. His Thanksgiving Service was a real testament to his art, Christian faith, love of art, languages, and the ability to tell a story.

Nick and Jo’s church wedding flowers created by Jo’s good friend and florist Sarah Cox, Dunstable

March 2024

January 2024

Nick and Jo’s wedding invitation, design and artwork by Jolocalityart

January 2024 taken by our good friend Doug Hook, accompanied by his assistant Rachel Hook

Emma Franks Jo’s cousin who sadly died in covid of breast cancer

Some much needed ‘self care, wide expansive views, coffee and cake, oh of course my special birthday gift from last year, a pan set of sparklingly paints, my happy place.

October 2023

Not long now to our Open Studios event in Houghton Regis raising funds for local Bedfordshire charity Reclaim Life. Why not join us for our preview evening Friday 20th October 6-9pm or Saturday 2-6pm. Refreshments and nibbles available as well as a range of original, prints, mugs, cards and postcards available.

Now for something completely different. An abstract £125

Looking forward to hosting this years Open Studios with NickTurnArt in October from my home in Houghton Regis. Everyone is welcome, why not bring

Looking forward to taking part in this art fundraising event next weekend

August 2023

Mugs for sale £8, or £15 for two Various designs available.

Getting ready for various events coming up in the autumn. Exhibitions in The Workhouse Dunstable and MS Trust in Bedford. As well as Open studio event in October.

July 2023

Latest Cornfields piece has been accepted by Letchworth Open, August 2023

June 2023

May 2023

April 2023

March 2023

An imaginary beach scene
in brusho and watercolour £75

February 2023

Muddy pigs in love for Dunstable art trail

16th January. Looking forward to meeting existing and new local arty friends.

January 2023

Lunes Farm National Trust –
first painting of 2023

December 2022

A selection of the 166 paintings I created in 2022 I was amazed I created so many!

October 2022

Saturday 15th October The Workhouse Dunstable. Not for sale photograph “Dear God, please look after our Queen thank you” A beautiful floral tribute discovered by Jo at the War Memorial Houghton Regis Green, opposite the Red House on the day of Her Majesty’s State Funeral. September 2022

12 October – My first attempt ever at a self portrait. Still a work in progress.

September 2022

Long she reigned over us, God saved our Queen

Tea for Two won 1st prize, £50 Workhouse gallery voucher adult category for ‘Dunstable celebrates the Jubilee’ at Priory church

August 2022

Solo exhibition Out of the Blue is on display at Hertford’s Mudlarks Cafe for the month of August.

I grew up by the sea in Devon and continue to be inspired by its changing moods. I used bold colours and textures in these seascapes.

Sales of the art work will go towards this social enterprise cafe, which seeks to train and employ adults with learning disabilities. The vegetarian and vegan cafe uses lots of freshly grown produce from their allotment to create tasty food.

Calm Before The Storm – The Workhouse gallery Dunstable summer exhibition

July 2022

Taking part in Dunstable’s Around the World event on Saturday 30th July. Art on display and for sale on the theme of global animals.

June 2022

I am currently taking part in this exhibition at The Workhouse Dunstable until 9th July

Part of the Colourways exhibition
At the Workhouse sold

Getting ready to take part in Dunstable Around the World event Saturday 30th July, with a fellow Herts Visual Artist. My theme is global animals.

Congratulations to her Majesty on achieving 70 years of service as our Queen

Paddington meets the Queen prints £45, mugs £8, tote bag £12, cards £3

May 2022

Very excited to announce my first solo exhibition will be taking place in Mudlarks Cafe, Hertford in August. Now I just need to work out what to show. As it is summer I am thinking of going with a sea based theme

Took part in my first Living Crafts event

Demonstrations of brusho animals at the event

All set up and ready to welcome the visitors

April 2022

Pleased to be taking part in the first St Albans Visual Arts Festival in the Vintry Gardens, Saturday 30th April 11-5pm. I will have my painting Laughing Kookaburra on display and will be selling mugs and cards.

Took part in my first Dunstable market in April.

March 2022

More reflections on the worsening situation in Ukraine. Sunflower mugs are being sold with 50% of the profits going to Ukraine crisis fund. Email jolocalityart@gmail.com or tel 01582 862141 to order yours. £12 each or two for £20 plus shipping. Free local delivery in Dunstable.

Sunflowers the National flower of Ukraine

Been busy updating this website and adding more comprehensive merchandise to make it easier for potential customers to find affordable art, under collections and themes. Check out the new pages to discover all my latest pieces on seascapes, wildlife, natural worlds and pet portraits.

Can’t find what you are looking for? Then why not head over to the commission page to find out more about ordering your own bespoke, one off original. It may be cheaper than you think.

New abstract seascape collection is currently being created. This one is available for purchase £375
acrylics and alcohol inks on canvas

I am now available to teach beginners art in watercolour, brusho, gouache and acrylics. One to one or small groups in your own home or my studio space and across venues to suit you in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.In addition, I love hosting art parties for groups of friends, work away days, or hen parties. Please get in touch to find out more. What would you like to learn?

Part of my studio space “I am not untidy I just have creative ideas laying around everywhere”

I am donating 25% of my March art sales to the Ukrainian Crisis Fund run by http://www.abwe.org

Hosted a brush party which was an enjoyable evening. A group of friends learnt to paint an acrylic seascape. Please get in touch to find out more for your friends or hen party.

February 2022

Something a bit different from an idea by
Liz Chardton

First painting of 2022 in water based oils

16th November 2021

Had a fun session teaching Joy and Mr Hugley the joys of brusho. They did some great paintings.

October 21st 2021

Available as a mug for £8, please contact me on 01582 862141 or jolocality@gmail.com

Free local delivery on cards, mugs, prints and commissions.

Made 50 Christmas cards today, available for purchase £1 each or 5 for £6, plus postage. Free delivery in Bedfordshire, please call 01582 862241 or email jolocality@gmail.com to place your order.

Any of my paintings are available as prints £12, A5 postcards £2 or mugs £8, so if you see something you like but can’t afford to purchase the original please get in touch to find out more about ordering your print or mug. Free delivery in Bedfordshire.

October 2021

It’s that time of year again, putting together a Christmas card order! Which designs do you prefer?

Packs of 5 for £6, plus postage or free local delivery.

Autumn 2021

Recently started a personal series of family portraits to hang in my home instead of photos.

I am available for commissions from your favourite family photos for that special gift or keepsake. Please get in touch to find out more.

October 2021

Sold my first packs of Christmas cards today! If anyone else wants to be that organised I am selling them for £6 for packs of 6 plus postage or free local delivery.

September and October 2021

Just dropped this painting off at Welseys cafe, Harpenden Methodist Church as part of an Open Studios Herts Visual Artists exhibition which is running until the 9th October

I am planning some brusho workshops as part of Open Studios this autumn in Houghton Regis. Come and get creative with this fun medium.

September 26th to 9th October 2021

I am taking part in my first Open Studios, why not drop in any Monday, Tuesday or Saturday between 12 and 4 pm to see me in my pop up studio, including brusho demonstrations, art for sale and free refreshments,

26th August 2021

Made my first International sale, packing up this piece to be sent as an anniversary gift to Canada.

Summer 2021

I have been working on a new collection of animal and bird paintings over the summer.

21st January 2021

After a neighbour asked if I can create a squirrel painting, I have started researching. Didn’t have to go far as this cheeky lot enjoyed my homemade bird feeder created from a mug, lard and bird seed….

12th January 2021

The doors may be closed but the windows are open, Letchworth Open. Artists taking part are encouraged to place art in their windows, mine had only been displayed a day when a neighbour asked if I was able to create a squirrel commission!

10th January 2021

Started working on a new collection of children’s animal paintings

5th January 2021

Letchworth Open, virtual opening. My painting is top left hand corner. The online zoom private view was better than nothing, but not as exciting as the real thing. Can’t wait to see everyone’s work when it opens post lockdown three.

Daffodils in brusho

First and last paintings, 2020 and 2021

Examples of my work currently on semi permanent exhibition at Marston Mortaine, Forest Centre near Bedford December 2020

Brusho and watercolour blue tit currently in exhibition at the Forest Centre

Birch trees in brusho currently in an exhibition at the Forest Centre Marston Morriand near Bedford

Day 1 30 day sketchbook challenge, today’s theme buttons and beads

27th December 2020

A quick seasonal study in brusho.

7th December 2020

Packed up these two brusho paintings for a semi permanent exhibition at the Marston Moretaine Forest Centre as part of Dunstable and District Art Club.

5th December 2020

Delivered my contribution to Open Letchworth last week ready for this free exhibition of 300 local artists starting on in the Arcade. Opening date to be confirmed re covid restrictions. Booking is essential as this is a small gallery and only 6 people are allowed at any one time.

23rd November 2020

Finished another children’s book last week. A series of 8 paintings for a story of a dolphin that got trapped in a fishing net who was rescued by two little girls. The girls in the story are friends. The book will be a birthday gift.

18th November 2020

I was very happy to post my first international sale to South Africa today, which I donated to the Works of Heart charity auction that took place to raise much needed funds for PPE for Africa’s healthcare workers

15th October 2020

Delivered my lastest comission to Dunstable Tandoori to be displayed in this local Indian Takeaway. Another happy customer, “Thank you, your work is amazingly good.”