Jennifer Croom

Melbourne artist Jennifer Croom studied tonal painting under Lance Mc Niell and portraiture with Barbara August.

For several years Jennifer successfully painted impressionist landscapes in oil and pastel,winning awards in local and interstate exhibitions.During this time she was a demonstrating artist at Toorak College 'Art Week' in 1995 and 1996, taught a children's class at the McLelland Studio and currently teaches 'painting as therapy' to aged members of the community. Jennifer has also written articles for 'The Australian Artist's Magazine','Antiques and Art' and the Mornington Peninsula Visitors Guide. She is a member of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and the Mclelland Guild of Artists.

In 2005 Jennifer changed her tradditional style of painting in search of a more individual way of expression. She experimented with abstract and modern approaches and is now enjoying the exploration of modern figurative works blending a traditional approach with a contemporary twist.




ARTIST STATEMENT:

'To paint using imagination, jewel-like colour, symbolism and the wonder that is the human face is a joy for me. I like to combine skills I learned during years of more realistic painting, with the excitement of going beyond what reality allows. Bold design, glorious colour and engagement with an idea beyond the visual, are what drive my work. At present I'm exploring added elements such as rocking horses, birds, or dolls, items loaded with memories and meaning, to add another dimension to the figures in my work.'








Exhibitions & Awards
2011 Derinya Art Show Highly Commended
2010 Dromana Art Show Highly Commended
2009 McClelland Guild Biennial Exhibition
Dame Elizabeth Murdoch Prize
2009 McClelland Guild Biennial Exhibition
Best Modern/Contemporary
2008 St Kevin’s College Toorak Best Modern Painting
2006 Dromana Rotary Exhibition Best Oil or Acrylic
2006 St Francis Xavier Exhibition Best Work under $1000
2006 Rotary Club of Altona Exhibition
Kiema Press Acquisitive
2003 Sherbrooke Art Society Streeton Award
2003 Frankston High School Best Local Scene
2002 MSWPS Lesley Sinclair Memorial Landscape Prize
Highly Commended
2002 MSWPS Annie Davison Oliver Award
Highly Commended
2001 OLSH Exhibition Best Landscape under $500
2000 OLSH Exhibition Best Pastel
2000 St Christopher’s Art Exhibition Best Oil
1996 Royal Canberra Show Art Exhibition 3rd Prize
1996 Royal Canberra Show Art Exhibition 3rd Prize
1996 Royal Canberra Show Art Exhibition 1st Prize
1995 St Leonard’s College 9X5 Exhibition Best Work
1995 McClelland Guild Best Oil
1994 McClelland Guild Best Oil

1992 McClelland Guild