Tessa Gaynn

I was born and grew up in London. Apart from living in Berlin for 2 years I have lived in London most of my life. I still live there although I now spend a lot of my time in France where I paint.
My intention in my paintings is to be faithful to the creative process, rather than using the power of the intellect or mind. I simply allow the painting to emerge in its own way. Having said that I look for a balance and harmony within the painting, and hope it will be a beautiful expression of profound emotions and truth.

1979 - 1982 ​Fine Art Foundation, Sir John Cass School of Art, London
1982 - 1986 ​Degree in Fine Art at Byam Shaw School of Art, London
1995 - 1997 ​Kinesiology Training resulting in
Kinesiology Federation Registered Practitioner
2004 – 2008 ​Diploma in Shamanic Homoeopathy + Healing
2012​ - Certificate inTeaching Adults (PTTLS)

2022 - The Other Art Fair, Kings Cross, London
2022 - Lilford Gallery Autumn Show
2022 - Salon des Livres, Naucelle, France
2022 - Open Studio, London
2021 - Longlisted for Ruth Brochard Self Portrait Prize
2021 - Society of Women Artists Annual Show
2021 - Health and Climate Ecological Emergency Exhibition UCLH, London
2021 - The Curator’s Salon Online Exhibition
2017 - Group Show, Moyrazes, France
2016 - Solo show, Quincaillerie Gallerie, Naucelle, France
2014 - Revelation: Art in the Third Age, Barbican, London
2013 - Voluntary Action Islington, London, N1
2013 - 'Spirit Field’ at Lauderdale House, London
2008 - ​Mario’s, London, NW5
2005 - ​Bull and Last Pub, NW5
2004 - ​The Literary Café, London, NW5
2004 - ​Mario’s, London, NW5
2003 - ​Flapjacks, London, NW5
2002 - ​Open house 2
2001 - ​Open house exhibition
2000 - ​Portrait commission, The Feldman Family
2000 - ​London Artists Book Fair, Barbican Centre, London
1999 - ​The Millenium Book Project - touring
1998 - ​WKD Camden, London, NW1
- ​Shades Supernatural, London, NW5
- ​Café Sante, Long Acre, London, W1
1997 - ​Knapp Gallery, Regents College, London, NW1
1994 - ​Summer Show, Burlington New Gallery, London, W1
- ​Open Win...