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February 2008 Newsletter

Seascape Commissions for Jersey Hotel | Abstract Yacht Seascape Paintings

Its been a bit of a journey for me, from start to finish, but I am pleased and proud to say that finally the 2 seascape commissions I started at the end of 2007 are now in their new home in the Reception Foyer at the beautiful luxury Royal Yacht Hotel, St Helier, Jersey. The largest painting measuring 2m x 1.2m took up most of my studio - the paintings were a pleasure to paint on such a large scale, very liberating to work with such big canvases on a subject that is so dear to my heart - the sea!! They are based on the Fastnet range of abstract seascapes that I completed in 2007 - this range has proved to be my most popular to date.

Here are the 2 paintings:-

Commission 1 - 2m x 1.2m oil on canvas

Commission 2 - 1.2m x 1m oil on canvas

I am looking forward to more seascape commission in 2008! Watch this space!!!

all images are copyrighted to the artist Jean G Dayton

Summer Scenes

Memories of Summer holidays in Cornwall when I was a child have inspired me to paint some Summer scenes with children................... they really are very addictive to paint and conjur up happy memories of playing on the beach, making new friends, kite flying and building sand castles.....all painted in oils in a loose style.... all 10"x14" oil on canvas.

Summer Friendship




Fly Away Dreams



Sisters Together

all images are copyrighted to the artist Jean G Dayton

2008 off to a Great Start

Well yesterday I said goodbye to the 2 large seascape commissions for Jersey, they will soon be in their new home. I shall be revealing all the details really soon, its all very exciting!

I am going to busy painting over the next week as I have been commissioned to paint 4 more paintings which is such a great start to 2008! I'm doing what I love every day..

Lots of ideas are formulating in my mind at the moment for new themes for designs. I shall be sharing these ideas when I have put them onto canvas......so watch this space.

Oh AND the weather today is wonderfully windy and stormy, a fantastic day for taking some photos of the sea, so I might pop down to Lepe later and take some inspiration photos and go for my favourite walk along the shore...

More inspirations - New Forest in Winter

My other favourite place is the New Forest - such a beautiful place and so much to see - every season is different and equally fascinating and inspiring........here are some pics i took today on a walk.............

Please note : all images are copyrighted and may only be reproduced with the artist's permission

Lepe Beach Inspirations

Here are some pics that I took in the Summer at Lepe Beach on the Solent and the mouth of the Beaulieu River, plenty of sailing yachts and activity, this is where I go for inspiration to paint my seascapes and yachtscapes, I am going to be taking some winter pics too very soon, best to go on a very windy day, lots of sea spray!!

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Colour in Art

Art Design and Colour Meaning

People are becoming more aware about the power of colour to heal every aspect of their lives. We are surrounded by colour within natures flowers, trees, rocks, minerals and animals and we mimic these colours in our homes with soft furnishings, upholstery and ART. Here you will find a brief introduction about colour, it’s positive benefits and how it can enhance your environment.

RED This colour has exciting & stimulating qualities, which is why it tends to be used in restaurants to stimulate the appetite and conversation; so a good colour to have in a dining room. Red is vibrant and gives us energy, it brings strength, warmth & energy and is associated with love. It is a yang colour and a person would wear this colour if they wanted to create an impression or feel confident and powerful in their surroundings, hence the term ‘power dressing’.

PINK When white is added to red it transforms it to Rose Pink, a softer more delicate colour than red it’s associated with the feminine energies and with unconditional love. It’s a colour associated with good health and well-being. A Good colour to have in a bedroom. It is associated with healing of the heart centre, the crystal stone Rose Quartz is a soft baby pink and is very often used for this healing purpose.

ORANGE The colour of joy, it has the power to encourage freedom and movement on all levels of our being. Its warm invigorating nature makes it a real mood lifter. It is also the colour of creativity so this colour would be a good colour to have in a study, work place or kitchen. Orange promotes confidence and a feeling of well being and that ‘everything is ok in my world’ so it is a good colour for encouraging and cultivating self worth.

YELLOW It is the colour nearest to sunlight. Its sunny disposition radiates warmth and inspiration. Yellow works with the intellect and mental inspiration, making it a beneficial colour to use in a study or place of learning. It is a happy colour and is often associated with summer, sun and jovial times. Children are very often drawn to this colour. It is a colour that calms our emotions and is associated with the solar plexus energy centre.

BLUE This colour promotes a sense of peace and relaxation, making it a good colour to have in a bedroom, meditation room or in a room set aside for relaxation. It is also the colour of communication so would be good to use in any communal areas of the home such as the dining room or lounge/sitting room. Depending of the shade of blue, it can have varying effects on ones being - turquoise blue is a powerful colour used in spiritual practices and is the colour of the stone ‘Turquoise’ which is revered by the Native American Indians. A deep electric blue is used as a powerful healing and protective colour and is used in many spiritualism churches. Baby blue can be a calming colour for children and would be a very good colour to use in a baby’s bedroom.

GREEN The colour of balance. In nature it is the colour of life. As the colour of balance it is able to bring stability to both mind and emotions. An unassuming colour that has a soothing tranquil quality so again this would be a good choice of colour for a living room or family room, encouraging harmony within the home.

VIOLET This colour is a combination of the masculine energies of red and the feminine energies of blue, which gives this colour the ability to balance and calm these two energies within the home or within an individual. Bringing both physical and spiritual strength and calming to those experiencing sleep difficulties this colour would be most beneficial in a bedroom setting.

Latest Seascape | Abstract Yacht Seascape Paintings

Here is my latest yacht seascape commission I have been working on, this is it completed, a rather large 2m x 1.2m oil on canvas............ very dramatic, lots of sea & splash!

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House & Home Ideas Jan Issue - Feature

My artwork 'Touch of Green' features in the Jan issue of House & Home Ideas in The Essentials feature 'Art in Green' - here's the feature