Jane Hodges

WILDEST ART

FOR ART LOVERS OF ALL THINGS WILD.

Artist - P Jane Nichols-Hodges

About Jane

I have been painting ever since I can remember, an avid animal lover, my favorite subject as a child was horses, my love of Golden Retrievers began when I had one as a family pet in the early 80's.

Born in England, I grew up in New Zealand. I studied art and art history at Palmerston North Girls High School, and then pursed other interests, gaining a Bachelor of Agriculture at Massey University. Art took a back seat for many years, with work, family and travel commitments, but that urge to paint again has always been lurking in the back ground.

My husband and I settled in Ballarat Victoria, Australia where we now live. We have established a successful kennel and breed and show Golden Retrievers under the Camuka prefix. My love for this breed lead to my desire to paint Golden’s.

I also worked as a veterinary nurse, so surround myself with animals and I have a great love and compassion for all creatures great and small. We regularly treat wildlife as well as domestic animals so I enjoy working with some of Australia's diverse wildlife close up.

Although more known for my animal paintings, a recent trip to my homeland New Zealand, gave me the opportunity to study the landscapes and I have really enjoyed this freer style of painting, Many of my works also have water in them, I love to create the feeling water can give.

I paint to please myself, and to give others joy. I think it is very important to be true to the joy of painting.

Although I am self taught, I studied art throughout school and in 2005 decided to take my art more seriously and begun attending classes with world renowned wildlife artist Steve Morvell. I am enjoying developing my art skills, especially with pastels, which I find a fantastic medium to use. I am grateful to Steve for his tuition and patience over the past year. I have recently begun to exhibit my art work in local shows & exhibitions and am very flattered with several awards, and people's positive feed back.

My works can be found in private collections in Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA.

I hope you enjoy viewing my page

Jane

Contact Artist

To see more of Jane's work visit www.janespastelart.com

contact Jane jane@camuka.com

EXHIBITIONS

Jane's art will be on display in the WILD ABOUT ART exhibition from 2--24th December at Steve Morvells Gallery 216 Skipton Street Ballarat

She is also having an exhibition with another local artist Loreen Missan at SmokeHouse Gallery Cafe in Creswick from October - Dcemeber 2007.

Art

Click on thumb nail to see larger view.

"Lion Watching"

I loved this majestic boy, his eyes follow
you around the room!

FOR SALE AU $550 (Framed)

"Wait For Us"

Loved the energy of this group as they march along in the early morning, the sunlight reflecting off them.

Pastel on Colourfix paper. unframed - 68 X45cm.

FOR SALE contact artist.(Framed)

"Seeing Spots"
A Cheetah cub peeks out from the safeness
of his mother side.

SOLD

"Power Of One"
A magnificent bull elephant emerges out of
the African scrub in the early morning light.

SOLD

"Reflections"

I set my self up this still life, wanting to challenge myself with all the different light reflections and colours from the glass, I added the blossoms to make it more interesting.

FOR SALE AU S $350 (Framed)

"Daffodil Duet"

Two stunning King Alfred Daffodils in my garden catch the morning light, reflecting dew drops from the night before.

FOR SALE AU S $300 (Framed)

"Japonica"

I have this shrub growing in my garden, and every spring it is the first plant to flower with these beautiful two toned pinks blossoms

Sold

"Ocean Beach Storm."

I took a series of photos of the approaching storm at this beach, this is my second painting of the impending storm. The sun has just broken through which gave an interesting effect.

Sold

Pure NZ- Manawhatu River Estuary Foxton.

One of the best days I had in New Zealand, and the recent snow on the ranges, with the River in the foreground, made for a delightful landscape. It had to be painted.

Private Collection

"Autumn Splashes"
I loved the energy and freedom of this boy as he enjoyed his splash in the dam.

SOLD .

"Archie Retrieving"

Private Collection

"Annie's Anticipation" October 06

Another water subject, I just loved doing this piece. Annie waits in anticipation, the translucent water at Flinders circling around her, while the reflection makes for an interesting composition.
SOLD