Jean Fletcher
Jean Fletcher is a London based professional artist known for her vibrant colour palette and expressive mark making. Jean places a particular emphasis on the continuing study of the human form, reflected in her love of painting figures on the beaches of St Tropez and beyond.
Exhibiting widely including in London, Manchester and France, Jean has been represented by some well-known galleries throughout her career, including the Francis Kyle Gallery founded in 1978 by Francis Kyle and located in the heart of Mayfair, as well as galleries in South West London including the Hicks Gallery in Wimbledon.
Jean studied painting at the Regional College of Art, Manchester and at Hornsey College of Art, London. As well as teaching art in London. Manchester and Cape Town, Jean has always travelled a great deal not only in Europe, but further afield to India, Mexico, Costa Rica and elsewhere. This love of travel has influenced and inspired her work, always taking her paints and paint brushes along with her on her travel adventures. Jean has also regularly painted from life, setting up her paints on the beach, in the countryside in Cheshire and along the banks of the River Thames.
Jean's exhibitions include shows at Francis Kyle Gallery, London W1, Mall Galleries, London W1, Hicks Gallery, Wimbledon, Karen Contemporary Art, Richmond, The Landmark, Twickenham and Thibaud Gallery, St. Maxime. Solo Shows include Ad Lib Gallery, Wimbledon, Salford Art Gallery, Pitcairn Art Gallery, Knutsford, Octagon Theatre Gallery, Bolton, Stockport Art Gallery, Stockport, Royal Exchange Theatre Gallery, Manchester, Bury Art Gallery, Bury and The Gallery, Richmond Hill, Richmond upon Thames.
Jean’s paintings can be found in private collections in the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA, purchased and owned by a wide variety of clients ranging from corporations to private individuals, and even a Hollywood actor. She has also regularly undertaken commissions including paintings for clients such as Fenwick and Cheshire Life Magazine, drawn by her expressive brushwork and vibrant, unique style.