Artist Bio

 With a professional background in highway engineering, Paula has a deep interest in how people relate to their surroundings. She uses her art to explore themes of interconnection.

 Her years of country walking, map in hand, and design engineering have inspired her to develop a conversation with the world that resonates with botanical observation. In particular, she creates a voice for nature by specialising in placing animals in her paintings to develop eye contact and establish a sense of the observer as the observed.

Paula has exhibited widely in her home city of Hereford with additional shows, including the Bath Art Fair. In addition, her artwork has been featured in Vogue Magazine and the Warwickshire Advertiser.

Paula has received the Award Of Excellence for Nature -Inspired Artist Of The Year 2024, and the Award of Excellence for Nature Inspired Artist of the Year 2023-2024 from the Warwickshire Advertiser. Warwickshire Advertiser feature article, page 4 – March 2024 

List of Projects Paula has participated in:

 A virtual summer camp at the University of Canberra, centre for applied water science, comprising of scientists and artists from across the planet, including talks with indigenous nations, exploring the themes of water, climate change, deep time and cultural knowledge. More about this cultural exchange and awakening on the following pages.

Discover latest activities on instagram @paulajobsonart

Artist Statement 

I paint from an impulse to understand and celebrate the world around me.  Everything we see, even in the wildest spaces in the UK, have been shaped by humanity.  The swathes of moorland, the hill top copses, the stone walls, the water courses and highways.  Even down to our experience of the weather and of the fortunes of wildlife.

I physically and mentally connect to the energies around me tapping into my tai chi practice and painting fluidly.  I paint with fingers, brush and rag to help connect with my theme, I keep my core colour palette essentially earthy colours.  Painting feels like it should be an honest conversation and a worthy pursuit.  I paint as a way of communication.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Leominster Victorian Market – Saturday 14th December 2024

Enjoy some nostalgia in the Black and White market town of Leominster. There are an array of Victorian entertanments and market stalls.  Enjoy the perfect Christmas shopping experience at the Lion Ballroom – off Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8DB. The gorgeous stately ballroom will be a warm and welcoming experience.

This is a hugely popular and exceedingly well-run market day in Leominster with the Ragged Victorians – the Great Unwashed walking around in full costume. So, step back in time and join the ‘Ragged Victorians’ for a truly Dickensian adventure at Leominster Victorian Christmas Street Market. Queen Victoria may be amused. The official Queen’s bagpiper is sure to be in attendance. And of course Victorian Carollers.

More information on the Leominster Victorian Christmas Street Market visit their facebook page

Past Exhibitions

Paula has an active exhibitions calendar, and she usually exhibits 3 times a year including the Bath Art Fair and the award winning Herefordshire Art Week.

Herefordshire Art Week – first week in September 2024

Take your time to feel uplifted and inspired by Herefordshire’s creative people. Paula is exhibiting in two venues this year.

Art at the Lion Ballroom – Leominster

Apple Store Gallery – Hereford

You can find further details at h-art.org.uk

Herefordshire Art Christmas weekends – 25/26 November & 2/3 December 2023

Take your time to enjoy the friendly and inspiring atmosphere set by Herefordshire’s creative people. Paula has an open studio and group exhibition at Apple Store Gallery – Unit 1 Rockfield Road, Hereford HR1 2UA

Leominster Victorian Market – Saturday 9th December 2023

Enjoy some nostalgia in the Black and White market town of Leominster. There are an array of Victorian entertanments and market stalls.  Enjoy the perfect Christmas shopping experience at the Lion Ballroom – off Broad Street, Leominster HR6 8DB

Bath Art Fair, Bath Pavilion, Bath – February 2023

Title: Fruit, Veg, Pen and Ink

Paintings in a new style with pen and ink, finished in acrylic paints. Inspired by indomitable ability of nature to create growth.