Jean G Dayton : Abstract Artist

LAST DAY OF MY ART SALE

2010-05-31T09:58:00.000+01:00

This is the last sale I will be having for 2010. There are 6 paintings left at MEGA discounted prices, here are a few scrummy Vibrant paintings I've personally selected - they're waiting for their new homes:

SYMPHONY - was £199.99 NOW £99.99 (ONLY FOR TODAY)
click here to view full details of Symphony

FLOW - was £129.99 NOW £49.99 (ONLY FOR TODAY)
click here to view full details of Flow

FLOW TO THE SHORE - was £199.99 NOW £99.99 (ONLY FOR TODAY)
click here to view full details of Flow to the Shore

www.jeangdayton.com

copyright of all images remain with the artist Jean G Dayton

Cool Banner - East meets West - designed by Ed Rowan Lee

2010-05-06T12:55:00.001+01:00

How cool is this....An art friend of mine who follows my work on Facebook has very kindly made this lovely banner from one of my paintings. Ed approached me with an idea of putting a banner on his blog with a link to my website and he came up with this fantastic design, with the emphasis on East meets West - I love it! So thank you Ed. You might be interested to read Ed's blog which can be found here called the Eduction Lane

Exhibition of Art with Bentley Glasgow & Williamson Innes

2010-05-02T08:21:00.002+01:00

Prestigious Event

I have been asked to exhibit a few of my abstract paintings with Williamson Innes. Williamson-Innes Contemporary Art Gallery in association with Bentley Cars in Glasgow are hosting a corporate event at the De Vere's Cameron House on Loch Lomond on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th May. Some of you might know the hotel as the Carrick Golf Club & Spa, looks like a fantastic setting and I am very proud to have my Art on display there. I won't actually be there myself, as I am probably as far South as you can get in the UK and Loch Lomond is in Scotland - although I wouldn't mind playing a round of golf or indulging in a pamper sesh at the Spa. Wishing everyone an enjoyable and successful 2 day event.

The two paintings selected are:

Crazy Nights

Flow to the Shore

Art Clearance Sale

2010-04-19T13:30:00.001+01:00

SPRING CLEARANCE SALE

UP TO 80% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE

I'm having a Spring Clearance Sale of ALL Art on my website that I have for sale, please visit my site at: www.jeangdayton.com to view all paintings in this fantastic sale.

View available paintings now: www.jeangdayton.com

Abstract Work

2010-04-18T13:22:00.000+01:00

Some new abstract enjoying the energy of colour and flow:

Symphony

Flow

www.jeangdayton.com

Mad Easter Sale

2010-04-04T07:55:00.001+01:00

Click to view Mad Easter Sale

I'm having a Sale
Fantastic Discounts for early birds
Sale must end Midnight April 5th!

Spring Newsletter from artist Jean G Dayton

2010-03-13T17:51:00.000Z

Click on the link below to view the Latest News, Offers & New Work from Jean Dayton

Latest Newsletter from Jean Dayton

included in this newsletter:

Art Collaboration
Mini Abstracts
Monthly Sale Painting
More Prints on offer

Latest Commissions

2010-03-06T03:34:00.001Z

Here are some of my latest commissions:

A Sea of Diamonds
A beautiful seascape scene, i literally felt like I was there with this one, such a massive canvas 130cm square - named by my client as 'Sunrise' - its one of my favourite visions of looking out onto a sea full of diamonds. Painted in oils on a deep edged canvas.

Large Canvas Abstract

This one is a 48x30" large canvas oil, named by my client as 'A Winter Dream', painted in rich reds, white with a touch of grey/black, based on my original, Turning Point

THIS MONTHS SALE PAINTING

2010-03-06T03:26:00.000Z

Into the Dive

24" x 24"

Oil on canvas

was £199.99 NOW £99.99

for limited time only

closeup:

In Situ:

copyright of all images remains with the artist Jean G Dayton

Essence of Floral

2010-02-15T11:26:00.000Z

Some new Floral Work, enjoy the essence:

"Chocolate Calla" (click here to view full details)

"Love Frangipani" (click here to view full details)

Truly Inspired : My Creative Friend Melinda Mulcahy

2010-02-08T17:54:00.002Z

When I met Melinda Mulcahy about 2 years ago I was very fortunate to be commissioned to paint a painting of her two girls in a beach scene on the seashore - little did I know at the time that Melinda was such a talented lady.....It's not often I meet people with such creative energy and passion for what they do and with Melinda she positively oozes this amazing creative talent. I feel we were meant to meet as ever since we have supported each other in our work, inspiring each other to continue on this creative path we tread.

Melinda's Jewellery site: www.melindamulcahy.com

Although a recent day out in London had to be re-scheduled I thought it would still be a great idea to get to know more about Melinda, what makes her tick and keeps her inspired to make such fantastic designs, here's the interview;

JGD What was the pivital moment that changed your career towards jewellery making?

Melinda: I went to a jewellery party a friend put on and I was shocked that someone was producing such rubbish, and more so that people were buying it! I knew I could do soooooo much better, so signed up for an intermediate course, beginners would have been too slow! I saw a great magazine and subscribed to it for learning purposes and then started trawling the internet for materials. Being 2003, not everyone was online, so I could only find basic materials to start with. But of course, my controlling urge for quality pushed me to dig far and wide to locate what I really wanted, GEMS! You generally have to travel to get what you want. It's a hard life I tell myself when I'm knee deep in gemstones at my Indian suppliers!

JGD What is your favourite gemstone?

Melinda: In terms of colour, I love tourmaline for all it's colours, but mostly pink tourmaline as it's a difficult colour to obtain if your on a budget, so too is red. However, in terms of technical beauty and what lies beneath the stone, I would say Labradoriate because if it's iridescence and changes in light. I see pure magic, in every stone or pearl.

JGD What has been your biggest hurdle?

Melinda: Doing everything myself. Especially teaching myself how to use Photoshop. Not easy when I don't have anyone to ask. YouTube tutorials are my new best friend.

JGD Your biggest disappointment?

Melinda: Seeing a piece you have designed copied and being flogged cheaper in some high street shop.

JGD Your best moment in your work?
Melinda:This has never been about moments, rather it's been about building a business over a period of time, although I enjoyed the photoshoot with Jo-Emma. Actually, its that moment when I finish a new design and looking at what I produce everyday is enough to hold my head high.

JGD Who is your fashion idle?

Melinda: Well, most people would imagine that I look towards the celebrity world of who's who in fashion. But actually, I only wish everyone were as classy as my dear friend, her name will remain a secret as she will get embarrassed and others might feel hurt or jealous. But she is always turned out and immaculate and I wish to be just like her when I grow up. Oh and I do love Cameron Diaz for taking risks.

JGD What is your best accessory?

Melinda: My divine daughters. Anyone would look amazing around them, they sparkle better than any diamond. I remember trying to take my baby in her stroller into the Boucheron in Zurich (a very posh jewellery store similar to Gerard or the like) and the security guy asked me to leave my baby by the door! I told him my baby was worth more than ALL the jewellery in the shop, to which he backed down, smiled and helped me up the stairs with the stroller.

JGD Apart from your children?

Melinda: I'm a self-confessed prolific over dresser, but I've had the most wear from my Star's and multi-coloured V07 Heart bracelets (obviously not worn together). Although I do love seeing people's reaction to my knuckle busting huge triangular Brazilian Amethyst which is always a talking piece.

JGD What do you never leave home without?

Melinda:Well, I'm a practical person, so I would have to say a bag so that it can carry my keys, wallet etc, but as I'm high maintenance, I virtually never leave home without mascara, lipgloss, watch and earrings. My new Shangri-La Collection is easy to wear and goes with anything.

JGD How do you judge others when you go out.

Melinda: Whilst I love people watching, I actually gain more by new ideas than I would judge against anyone. I tend to ignore the worst and draw from the good, that's my life's ethos. If a friend looked terrible in an outfit, I would always tell them it doesn't do them justice, just as I would expect of a friend to tell me.

JGD Why candles alongside your jewellery?

Melinda: As a connoisseur of all things beautiful, I see items of luxury everywhere, but I'm let down by the quality of the product. For instance, Jo Malone candles may smell nice, but they omit harmful toxins, as do 99% of the candle market. Strangely, even as I child, I always knew I would produce a fragrance or scent of my own, although I didn't know how, when or what. I started researching and then testing, to finally make what I wanted, i.e clean burning essential oil candles that last for ages. My burning desire is to capture the essence of my childhood growing up around Sydney's sunny shores with the divine scent of Frangipani. However, it's extremely expensive, but that has never stopped me before. I am hoping to one day produce my own sprays, soaps and so much more.

JGD Someone commented about how you find the time with two young children, so what's the secret?

Melinda: There was period when I didn't watch tv for over a year when my second child was just a baby, but as I became so exhausted, I had to take stock. I now consider my work to be a bonus in my life and whilst it keeps me busy, I always prioritise family and friends first. I also allow myself a little bit of tv time. It's amazing what you can fit into a day around the school run.

JGD What have you learnt?

Melinda:I may not have made the big time yet, but I can do anything if I put my mind to it. It also makes life so much easier if you know someone!

JGD I notice you wrote poems, are they really your own?

Melinda: Of course, in fact, I don’t tend to read any poetry at all which is sacrilege I know. Not even Dylan Thomas! Although I have the desire, just lacking the time. I would much rather write my own from the heart than read others. Their not to be taken seriously, it’s really just making light out of something.

JGD What's in the pipeline?

Melinda: Well I am hoping the Celtic Manor will allow me to sell my jewellery in the hotel during the Ryder Cup, as they currently stock it. I want to offer international guests a taste of Welsh workmanship!
I have always wanted to design and produce my own bags and I have been looking into this over the last 2 years.I will launch more scents for the candles sometime within the year online and also will finally develop the Limited Edition Gallery which will be sell one-off pieces.

I am loving Melinda's new ONE-OFF and LIMITED EDITION creations, my favourite has to be the Hearts for Valentines collection – “Golden Heart” – I love it! Just click on the pic below to view the new site:

www.handmadedesignerjewellery.biz

Abstracts Inspired by the Sea and Warmer Shores

2010-01-26T15:04:00.000Z

Anyone who knows me well will know I'm pretty much always going on about holidaying in the Maldives - having spent a wonderful 2 weeks on one of the many many Islands about 5 years ago, I long to go back and experience the warmth of the sun on my face in this truly magical place on our planet - I would so often say to myself whilst there ' I am in heaven on earth' and feel feelings of freedom and expansion just knowing that right now I am in the middle of the Indian Ocean, what an amazing feeling that is being away from it all, completely..........and yes, in my mind I go there often and experience all those feelings............anyway, this is what inspires me to paint the sea in the colours I have chosen - beautiful rich blues, turquoise and shimmers of gold and white:

Sea Breeze 90 x 90cm oil on canvas

Into the Dive 60 x 60cm oil on canvas

I Feel the Energy 76 x 76cm oil on canvas

Across the Sands 100 x 76cm oil on canvas

all images are copyrighted to the artist Jean G Dayton

Animoto.com

2010-01-08T16:34:00.001Z

Happy Customers - Happy Artist

2010-01-05T04:35:00.004Z

A Solitary Role
Some may say being an artist is a solitary role, working on our own for the majority of the time and as a great deal of artists now sell their work mainly over the internet, a little impersonal too.

Positive Interaction
For me, I need the interaction with my clients and wherever possible I will always meet for consultations on a project and personally hand deliver paintings - this way I get to meet the person, get more of a feel for a project. This, apart from the actual painting, is the best part of my job, communication and interaction with my clients - something I put high up on my list as I pride myself in delivering high quality customer service.

Wonderful Feedback
So it is such a joy for me when I always get such wonderful feedback from my clients. Just recently I was commissioned to paint an abstract piece for a client who was buying a Christmas present for friends; I received an email from the friend who very kindly sent me a photo of the painting in situ, as below:

Leading the Way

2010-01-02T18:39:00.002Z

My latest Yacht commission 'Leading the Way' - a very large 48" x 24" oil on canvas

Abstract Yacht Seascapes : Seascape Art : Yachts : Yacht Racing

£100 PRE CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY SALE!!!

2009-10-29T05:53:00.002Z

As my regular customers will know I periodically have some fantastic discount offers on my paintings, but this one is probably one of 'the best' offering you the opportunity to buy an original piece of art for £100 - This even includes free delivery to any UK mainland address! This makes it even more affordable to buy Art as a Christmas gift.

This fantastic offer is only available until Christmas so visit my website now to choose your painting.

View Available Paintings Now

Creative Art Workshops and Childrens Art Parties

2009-10-19T03:21:00.004+01:00

Creative Art Workshops and Childrens Art Parties

Introducing.........Art Shaman

Creative Art Workshops and Childrens Art Parties

Re-launch of Art Shaman Art Workshops website

2009-09-30T10:23:00.004+01:00

Some of you may know that I run Art Workshops too!! I have been busy creating new workshops, including 'Peace Stone Painting' - Painting stones with all the things that make you the happiest in the form of symbols, images and words.

All Art Shaman Workshops will encourage you to explore & express yourself through the power of Art.

www.artshaman.co.uk

all images are copyrighted to the artist Jean G Dayton

Yacht Paintings | Yacht Seascapes | Extreme Yacht Racing

2009-09-15T10:41:00.003+01:00

Being Authentic

2009-07-28T21:20:00.002+01:00

Being Authentic

I have a unique gift to interpret the essence of anything I put my attention to through colour, shape, movement and flow, this I choose to do through Art – by working with higher energies I am able to sense subtle energies, this is something I have been refining for a very long time, all my life in fact to this point where I am ready to reveal my authentic self to all and express how I work.

Having been a full time artist for a number of years now I truly believe people are drawn to my paintings from an energy level, they might not know consciously why they like a particular piece, it just ‘resonates’ with them, this is because the energy of the painting in part or whole resonates with their authentic self. I sometimes don’t know why I paint what I do in terms of colour and shape and although influenced by my surroundings, in particular nature, I always know that the right person with the right energy will come along at the right time for one of my paintings, for the home the painting is meant for – and to date this has been so.

Although I have a limited work available for sale on my website I now work mainly on a commission basis. By choosing me to paint for you I will capture the essence of you, your family, your home through my artistic talent – I can interpret the essence of what it is that you want in your life, be it love, abundance, success or to create a peaceful healing environment within your home – you will know what is right for you and I will interpret that essence through Art. Your painting will carry the essence of what you want and be a constant energy reminder to you every time you or anyone else looks at it, the synergy will be perfect, the painting will resonate with you, the painting will be completely aligned with the highest potential for you. Please visit my Commissions page for more information on how to commission a painting.

My artwork can be found in many UK and International private collections with many of my paintings being published in various home interior magazines - please see my Press page for full listings.

Jean Dayton
2009
http://www.jeangdayton.com

Art Shaman Workshops

2009-07-26T21:14:00.000+01:00

It was Fab! I loved every minute of it and everyone had such fun! Here are the pics from my very first art workshop: It was Symbol Shell Painting : Adults and Children joined in the fun - it was a thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours.

http://www.artshaman.co.uk - to book your workshop!

Art Shaman Workshops

2009-07-10T18:47:00.006+01:00

Art Shaman Workshops

Well, I said i wanted to do this and my dream is becoming a reality tomorrow with the first of 4 Art Workshops scheduled for the Summer. I am under the guise of The Art Shaman - rather liked that one so have stuck with it.

Art Shaman Workshops are basically about learning how to play and experiment through the Power of Creativity. You will learn more about yourself by tapping into your vast creative potential and will venture upon exploring colour and shape in a unique way. Working with a variety of different mediums from painting to beading, Art Shaman Workshops are guaranteed to awaken your child within. The workshops are created for both adults and children aged 10 upwards and all prices include all materials.

My idea behind these workshops is my belief that everyone can be creative and express themselves in a positive way. Expressing yourself is a healthy and natural state and being a ‘Creative’ myself I wanted to share my knowledge with others so they too can enjoy the many benefits of art & creative expression.

So here it is, the official lauch of Art Shaman Workshops: http://www.artshaman.co.uk/

So anyone interested in attending please book your place.

Namaste

Jean

Not Not The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

2009-06-12T19:22:00.002+01:00

My Next exhibition is at the McNeill Gallery: featuring my Abstract Yacht Seascapes

Click here to: View my Yacht Seascape Gallery

50% OFF EVERYTHING SALE

2009-06-11T09:45:00.002+01:00

ANNOUNCING

50% OFF EVERTHING SUMMER SALE - all paintings on my website are now Half Price

Prices from £37.99

Purchase a large piece of Original Art for a bargain price of £149.99

Click here: www.jeangdayton.com to view the galleries

REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT

CAPTURE POSITIVE ENERGY

& LET YOUR WALLS

RADIATE INSPIRATION

Connect With Me: http://www.google.com/profiles/JeanGDayton

From Concept to Completion

2009-05-28T07:22:00.002+01:00

• From Concept to Completion

More and more clients are commissioning me to paint for them. I love the whole process from concept to completion. Here I explain a little more about this process and how you can commission me to paint for you.

For that personalised, unique touch why not commission an original piece of artwork. Discuss with me the size of the canvas, the style of painting and the colours that compliment your room to create your perfect painting. If you see something you like on my website and would like to have something similar, but maybe in a different size or colour then a commission is perfect for you. You can even send me photos of the room in question, sample colour boards, fabrics or wallpaper that match your decor for me to work from. I will endeavour to find the exact colour match for your choice of room.

Commissioning a painting doesn’t mean that you are going to pay more either (as is the common misconception). All my prices are calculated on the same basis whether they are for sale in the galleries or unique to you. I also offer free delivery for artwork being shipped to any UK mainland address. For a swift and personal response to discuss your requirements please call me on 07786 025779 or alternatively email me at jean@jeangdayton.com for a no-obligation quotation.

Commission an original Painting by Jean

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