Jane Spooner

I originally worked as a Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in the print and design industry.

Art has always been a big part of my life - it's a form of self-care and healing for me. When I'm feeling hopeless, depressed or anxious, painting is one way that I can calmly be with those feelings and accept myself.

Nature is at the heart of my work, and how I connect with the natural world. My chosen medium is encaustic, made with natural materials like beeswax, tree resin and colour pigments; it's more sustainable.

The unpredictable nature of encaustic is what makes it so intriguing to me as an artist. The material has a unique beauty and character that makes every painting unique in its own way.