Justine Lois Thorpe

Justine spent her early years in St Agnes, Cornwall a place that continues to inspire her today. She comes from an artistic background where all her life she has been involved in various forms of artistic expression. Justine moved to the London area and studied at Middlesex University. After graduation, she was approached by one of the worlds top textile design studios in London. She soon established herself as one of their most prolific and successful designers selling worldwide to large fashion and furnishing companies in the major fashion capitals.

Justine's main passion, talent & creativity has always been painting and after leaving textiles many years ago Justine has been enhancing her ever-growing reputation as a professional award-winning artist.

Justine’s style and influences vary through time, which is reflected in the experimental nature of her work. Her abstracts are energetic, restless and often reflect her curiosity, born from her formative years in St Agnes to her emotional and physical connection with nature, the sea and the Cornish coastline.
Her free use of oils, acrylics and other mixed media on board contributes to a unique and compelling style.

Along with many artists, Cornwall has always been a place ...

Middlesex University
London
UK

Awards:
The Green & Stone Award 2016, For an Oil Painting, Chelsea Art Society.
The Green & Stone Award 2013, For an Oil Painting, Chelsea Art Society www.chelseaartsociety.org.uk

Associate Member : Society of Women Artist SWA
The Chelsea Art Society CAS

Shortlisting:
Artists & Illustrators Artists of the Year 2018 www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk
The Discerning Eye Exhibition, Nov 2013, Sept 2015 & Nov 2017, 2018 www.discerningeye.org
The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) Annual Exhibition 2018 https://rwa.org.uk
The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2015 (final round of selection)www.royalacademy.org.uk
Bath Society Of Artists Open Exhibition 2015 & 2016 http://www.bsartists.co.uk
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Friends Exhibition 2016 www.rbsa.org.uk
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Exhibition 2013 & 2014 www.theroi.co.uk
The Royal Society of Marine Artists 2014 www.rsma-web.co.uk
The Society of Women Artists Open Exhibition 2014 & 2018 www.society-women-artists.org.uk