Jennifer Cruden - About Myself
Having a passion for painting with oils, both in the studio, as well as the challenge of painting outdoors on location, en plein aire.
Jennifer Cruden's studio oils consist mainly of scenes of mountains and lakes in a traditional style. Her plein air paintngs are often undertaken at secluded getaway beaches.
Jennifer also has a love of resin. Producing bright, contemporary style modern artwork, ideal suited to the modern homes of today
Loving nature and the animals and wildlife around us, especially in beautiful New Zealand, Jennifer makes a special effort to paint in locations away from populated areas, where enjoyment can be had, undisturbed, with the sound of waves and nature.
To watch the tides roll in and out may seem mundane to others, however, it is part of becoming one with the world around us and the miraculous planet we have been given the privilege both to enjoy and look after.
studio
en pleinair
resin
Prints
Often, oil paintings develop from recollections of places visited. Occasionally, a personal photograph is used as a starting point, and then re-arrangements and additions are made. As a consequence, the artwork may be familiar yet possess its own uniqueness.
On a personal side -
I am a totally self-taught artist. Being extremely fortunate in having my oil paintings purchased by many, not just from New Zealand, but also from around the world - corporate organisations as well as private residencies.
Amongst which (that I am aware of) are oil companies in Texas, a castle in Britain, a wedding in Hong Kong, corporate office in Tokyo, private home in the Hampton's, beach-front penthouse on the Gold Coast Australia, luxury liners, business office in the Cayman Islands, both USA and London solicitors, as well as large medical insurers and lawyers/solicitors in New Zealand.