J. O'Connell is a predominantly a flower painter,
born in Tanzania but has lived and worked in Kenya
and the Far East. J. O'Connell says she has been
influenced
by the colour and vibrancy of these tropical
places.
"Colour is very important to me; I seriously believe
it
brings life and warmth to a room or to an
individual. I love the contrast of opposing pigments
such as orange and green. I feel I am continually
challenged by mother- nature; how do I get those
rich orange and purples that are seen in flowers
onto my paper? When I paint flowers, I want them
to have movement, life and energy! I want them to
jump out of the picture! My paintings are bright and
cheerful and intended to make all those who enjoy
them feel good."
June originally
trained as a nurse
at The Hospital for Sick Children, Gt. Ormond
Street, London and then worked in Kenya starting
an Assessment Centre for children with severe
disabilities where she used art as a form of therapy.
June has since held various health care
development posts including writing guidelines.
Painting has always been a passion, J.O'Connell has
been
painting since she was six, has produced
illustrations for a number of magazines and has
held two exhibitions.
Target-Art organised Art Exhibition:
The Opening of Target-art.co.uk at the Magic Cafe
(23 August 2008)
