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Two events for your diary in 2019 May 18th – Crowne Plaza, Bridgefoot, CV37 6YR Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire May 20th – 27th – Guild Gallery, 2 Wye House, 6 Enterprise Way, London SW18 1FZ I’m delighted to have been invited to feature once again at the annual Guild Artists Exhibition in May. The exhibition begins at […]

6th April 2019 – 5 High St, Llanidloes I’m delighted to now be represented in Mid Wales by brand new gallery ‘Oriel Coffi‘. This lovely bright welcoming Gallery in the centre of Llanidloes specialise in exhibiting works of fine art from around Wales. They are also providing customers with ethnically sourced, Welsh roasted coffee from […]

#BalanceForBetter art exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day in Cardiff Contemporary landscape painter Sarah Jane Brown will be exhibiting a series of landscape paintings at Off The Wall Gallery’s #BalanceForBetter exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day in March. This mixed media all-female art exhibition will launch on 9th March and feature Sarah Jane’s recent paintings alongside the work of […]

Saturday 2nd March 11am-5pm   |   Sunday 3rd March 11am-5pm Contemporary Welsh landscape painter Sarah Jane Brown will be exhibiting paintings at the Exhibition of Contemporary Welsh Art during London’s annual Welsh cultural event, Wales Week in London. This unique celebration of Welsh art takes place at the London Welsh Centre 2nd to 3rd March where […]

‘Creer o no creer, esa es la cuestión (To believe or not to believe…) Exhibition Exhibition Dates: 24th January to mid-February Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 2pm and from 5pm to 7pm Venue: Art Nou Millenni Gallery, Consell de Cent, 277 / 08011 Barcelona, España

I was so thrilled to be at the packed and buzzing private view of the 2019 Royal Cambrian Academy Open. It was great chatting with other Artists, RCA Members and the RCA President. The work on display was an extremely varied mix of styles that together made for a very interesting show, of an excellent […]

What an enjoyable afternoon I had teaching these guys! They all did amazing work and had lots of fun in the process! See what they had to say below…  Are you interested in hearing about my future painting workshops? Please enter a few details here to be added to a waiting list for future classes and […]

I’m so so happy that I am taking my work overseas with some exciting international exhibitions planned over the next few months. Several of my paintings have already arrived safely in Barcelona, (after some VERY careful packing!) for the Art Baho Art Fair. They are being exhibited by Art Nou Millenni Gallery who are located right […]

An Exhibition of Contemporary Welsh Art at the London Welsh Centre  I was already thrilled to have been selected to exhibit some of my paintings at an “Exhibition of Contemporary Welsh Art” during an annual cultural event in London celebrating all things Welsh. However it was even more enjoyable than anticipated as all the other exhibiting artists and […]

I’m so thrilled to have been selected to exhibit some of my expressive seascape paintings of Pembrokeshire at an exhibition of contemporary Welsh art during ‘Wales Week in London’, an annual cultural event celebrating all things Welsh. The exhibition takes place at the London Welsh Centre on 9th and 10th March, and my work will be exhibited alongside a number of […]

I’m extremely proud that I have just been accepted as an “Associate Member of The Guild Society of Artists”!     The GSA was formed to help artists to further their careers and is unique, in that it is fully integrated into the art business world through its parent organisation The Fine Art Trade Guild.   The Guild Society […]

I’m ‘super excited’ because I’m going to be exhibiting at The Surrey Contemporary Art Fair in February! The exhibition venue is at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher and will be made up of stands showcasing work from over 160 artists and galleries, as well as free workshops and demonstrations.  There will also be a miniature canvas sale, […]

The 6th January was the opening of the Royal Cambrian Academy’s 2018 Open exhibition and as I had 2 works accepted I was excited to travel up to North Wales for the big day. The event was so packed you could hardly get space to look at all the fantastic work on show, a really great testimony to […]

Royal Cambrian Academy’s 2018 Open exhibition.  6th January – 10th Feb 2018. Royal Cambrian Academy, Crown Lane, Conwy, Conwy, UK, LL32 8AN Tel: 01492 593 413 Email: rca@rcaconwy.org  I am very pleased to report that both of the paintings I recently submitted to the Royal Cambrian Academy have been accepted for the RCA’s 2018 Open Exhibition from 6th January – 10th […]

I had a second TV appearance!  This is another part of my interview with ‘Made in Cardiff TV’ and was broadcast on The Big Daily,  Wednesday 29th November.   To see the first part (broadcast on Episode 3) click HERE

I’m very happy to again be exhibiting a number of paintings at the Russell Gallery, in Putney, London for their highly regarded Christmas Show. Three significant pieces have been selected, and they will be hung alongside other work in a mixed exhibition which features many other established artists. The Russell Gallery is an established modern British art […]

Once again I found myself in the exciting if slightly nervewracking situation of being at the BBC studios in Cardiff to give a live interview on Radio Wales. Nicola Heywood Thomas interviewed me on the BBC Radio Wales Arts Show, broadcast live on 8th November 2017.  In this interview, I talked about my new solo exhibition ‘The Momentum […]

‘The Momentum of Colour’ – Solo Show 11th Nov – 5th Dec 2017,  Off The Wall Gallery, Cardiff   This solo exhibition of landscape and seascape paintings examines how colour can be a driving force in motivating thought and emotion throughout the process of painting.  Inspired by the diversity of colours found amongst expressive skies, […]

Battersea Affordable Art Fair  19th – 22nd October with The Russell Gallery, London  In October I was thrilled to be exhibiting the Battersea AAF with the Russell Gallery, an established modern British art gallery who specialise in figurative and abstract paintings, primarily in oils and pastels, and often full of colour.  I went up to London for the […]

I was absolutely delighted that once again a painting of mine made the final selection for this year’s Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibition at Mall Galleries in central London.  The Painting appeared alongside works by some of Britain’s leading marine artists between 5th and 14th October 2017.  On the 4th October I spent a fantastic day at […]

An exclusive exhibition at Stefano Ricci in Mayfair on 12th October   The London flagship store of Florentine designer Stefano Ricci and his Italian luxury lifestyle brand will play host to an exclusive evening art exhibition in Mayfair on 12th October, which will feature one of my paintings. Arranged together with The Discerner Gallery & […]

In the middle of September I set off for a painting trip to Andalusia in southern Spain with the aim of some intensive painting in a different environment. I certainly got that! I stayed at Joya Arte + Ecologia at Los Gazquez, near Velez Rubio in the mountains of Andalusia. It is a hot dry […]

Exhibition at Mall Galleries in central London. I’m absolutely delighted that once again a painting of mine has made the final selection for this year’s Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibition at Mall Galleries in central London.  The Painting will appear alongside works by some of Britain’s leading marine artists between 4th and 14th October 2017.  The Royal Society […]

Recently I did a workshop feature for Paint & Draw Magazine and I’m delighted with the resulting 6 page feature which appears in the Septmber issue. It is now on sale in good book shops and stationers, or available online. I even made it onto the front cover… or at least my hands did!   […]

I am delighted to report that two of my paintings, ‘Blanketed’ and ‘Restraint’, have been shortlisted for the National Open Art Competition!… Now in its 21st year, the NOA is fast becoming one of the most prestigious and coveted art events in the UK with many thousands of entries each year. Being shortlisted is in itself an achievement as […]

On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July I was in the beautiful ‘John Rank Gallery’ at the Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester for two special ‘Meet the Artists’ days. The exhibition was organised by ‘Creative Coverage‘, and featured more than 20 artists from all over the UK. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”DESC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]. The Oxmarket Centre of Arts […]

I left my studio last week and went ‘plein air’ painting in Sussex. I stayed with my friend Frances who is also an artist. We went out every morning at about 6am to paint outdoors in the early morning light then we worked in her amazing studio during the day and even went out again one evening to […]

‘Wings of Summer’ – 2017 : A mixed summer show of gallery artists. Show opens on 29th July and features several of my paintings. Off the Wall Gallery, The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. CF5 2DQ   Tel : 029 2055 4469    

July 25 to July 30, 2017 I’m delighted to be participating this month in a group show of artists from all over the UK at the Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester, West Sussex This exhibition features the work of selected professional artists and craftspeople from across Great Britain will be exhibited in Chichester for one […]

PEMBS – 2nd June was the Opening/Private view of my Solo Show ‘Creating Space’ at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire and what a lovely evening it was! So nice to see old friends, new friends, art fans and collectors alike. A great turn out (and wonderful catering!) made for a very special evening. […]

I’m very pleased to be presenting an exhibition of new paintings in the Joanna Field Gallery, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven in June. Here’s all the Exhibition information: Titled ‘Creating Space’, this solo exhibition of atmospheric paintings reflects the powerful way in which the sea and coastal environment universally aid self awareness, expansive thought and emotional […]

I’m thrilled to report that I have been invited to display a number of paintings at the Summer Show at the Russell Gallery in Putney, London. Three significant pieces have been selected from my portfolio, and they will be hung alongside around 70 other artists in a mixed exhibition, which will feature established as well as […]

It is really nice to occasionally put on some clothes that aren’t spattered with paint and go somewhere different! Earlier in April I went to London for a black tie event held in Mayfair by The Discerner Magazine. My painting ‘Out on a limb’ was displayed alongside other featured artists, whilst a plethora of invited […]

“Be Bold for Change”  Feb 25 – end March 2017  A mixed group show at Off The Wall (www.galleryoffthewall.com) in Cardiff, celebrating International Womens’ Day,  (March 8th) The new show is in celebration of this and a variety of women artists (including myself) and are showing an exciting range of art in all types of media from some talented […]

Live radio is exciting! No editing of your ‘errs’ and ‘ums’, so you just have to take a deep breath and TALK! On 9th November I travelled to the BBC Studios in Cardiff to give a ‘Live’ interview with Presenter Nicola Heywood Thomas on the Radio Wales Arts Show (which is broadcast on Wednesday evenings […]

My solo show ‘My Peninsularity’ at Off the Wall Gallery in Cardiff opened on Saturday 5th November. The gallery did a great job of hanging all 34 of the paintings, it looked absolutely stunning. The feedback has been extremely positive! If you have already visited, please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experience. […]

‘My Peninsularity’ A solo exhibition by contemporary Welsh landscape painter Sarah Jane Brown This is a new collection of paintings which explore the experience of living in a remote and ancient landscape. The unique Pembrokeshire landscape, powerful and humbling, inspires richly expressive and explorative work. “The landscape reminds me of the important things in life. This […]

Following the huge success of ‘This Hallowed Coast’ at St. Davids Cathedral, I needed to head back to the studio and put in some serious hours of painting to finish off work for my next show! Here are some images of the studio in a state of “extreme productivity”!… [slideshow_deploy id=’2720’]   Below is a […]

‘This Hallowed Coast’ I’m excited to present this collection of paintings that respond to the special nature of the St. Davids Peninsular and its powerful emotional and spiritual effects. [slideshow_deploy id=’2448’] Some of the paintings that will be included the show.   Click here to view the Collection Opening evening on 13th September at 6.30 pm. The […]

I am thrilled to report that my painting ‘I’m blown away’ has been selected for inclusion in the RSMA’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition at the Prestigious Mall Galleries, just off Trafalgar Square in central London. I submitted the painting in July for the first stage of judging and was ‘shortlisted’ for the second stage which involved sending […]

On Saturday (16th July) I had the pleasure of meeting GCSE Art students and staff from Whitecross High School, Hereford. They were on a field trip to Pembokshire and had arranged to visit my Studio for an insight into life as a professional artist. I met them at Etcetera, the local gallery where my work is […]

Off the Wall‘s Summer Show!  (A mixed show of new & existing artists) Starts 16th July.  Call in 10am – 4pm for a Glass of Pimms! 49 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2DQ United Kingdom ….I am delighted to be showing several of my recent paintings at “Serendipity”, a mixed display of works by the Gallery’s artists!… Cardiff ‘s Exclusive […]

I’m delighted to announce that I’m exhibiting a selection of paintings at the newly refurbished ‘Etcetera’, a contemporary gallery, gift and framing boutique in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Originally opened in November 2013 with a strong ethos for supporting local artisans, Etcetera has recently undergone extensive refurbishment, and expansion, ready to re-open at the end of May […]

About my Artist’s Newsletter…. Each month there are various sections that I hope you’ll enjoy. There will of course be ‘News’ of exhibitions, events, competitions etc. …but ALSO, ‘Sneak Peeks’ into my studio which, over time, will show my working processes, materials, tools, equipment, techniques etc. As I live in the heart of Britain’s only coastal National Park, […]

Art greeting cards  – 4 new designs available! I’m so thrilled with these they look (and feel) great! They’re printed on 350g silk card stock that really shows off the colours, with a smooth satin finish. 4 New designs. Blank inside. Each Art Card  6″ x 6″ with plain white envelope. Supplied in clear cellophane wraps. […]

‘Pledge for Parity’ is the theme for International Women’s’ Day (March 8th) and the current show at Off The Wall Gallery, which opened on 20th February, is in celebration of both this and Women Artists in particular. Showcasing a “range of art of all media from some talented and exciting names.” I have 3 paintings in […]

Im delighted to be invited to give an art talk on Monday 16th November at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl. I will be speaking about my work, and explaining how I use the Welsh coastal landscape poetically to describe more emotional and spiritual concerns. Grand Pavilion Events

I am very excited to be back after a long break with a solo exhibition of seascapes at ‘Off the Wall Gallery’ in Cardiff! Opening Saturday 3rd October until Wed 18th November 2015…..hope you can make it!     The address and opening times are below.    🙂 *CLICK ON THE POSTER TO SEE ALL THE PAINTINGS IN THE […]

Off the Wall – Art Gallery The Old Probate Registry, 49 Cardiff Rd, CF5 2DQ Cardiff 1st May – 3rd June 2014 You are warmly invited to join me at the Opening/Private View of ‘Secrets & Skies’ A solo show of my new paintings in Cardiff. 6pm – 8pm Thursday 1st May 2014 Hope you can make […]

Book published with painting as cover image! Sarah Jane Brown’s Painting ‘Chimerical Coast’ has now been immortalised on the cover of a new academically acclaimed book that was launched on Friday in Cardiff. The author and the artist have enjoyed many discussions and exchanges of ideas in the year leading up to the publication and have become firm friends […]

Would you like to enjoy personal 1 to 1 tuition and constructive feedback from Sarah Jane Brown? Sarah is now offering tailor-made Art Holidays on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast. Tuition will be ‘en-plain air’ or studio based (usually a combination of both) The format will be relaxed and informal but highly constructive and all materials are provided.  You will stay at St. Davids Oasis […]

Pembrokeshire Through the Eyes of an Artist: The first of a series of films, featuring various artists, beginning with ‘the late, great’ Graham Sutherland and contemporary landscape painter Sarah Jane Brown. Friday June 7th, 6.30pm, Oriel y Parc, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire UK. Free admission.

I am delighted to report that this painting has been selected for the 2012 RSMA Exhibition which will take place at the Mall Galleries (just off Trafalgar Square) London between 17th & 28th October. ‘Transgression’ will appear alongside paintings by some of Britains leading contemporary marine artists. The annual exhibition led by the RSMA has come […]

I am thrilled that one of my recent paintings ‘The void shall not weary’ was shortlisted and has now been selected for the 2012 exhibition in Mayfair, London! The Cork Street Open is a prestigious annual fine art competition. Thousands of submissions are made to a panel of eminant judges for a rigorous selection process. All of […]

In or near Cardiff for the Jubilee weekend? …. Come along to Off The Wall Art Gallery in Landaff, and enjoy some high quality Art work! The Current Show ‘All is not as it seems’ features high quality work from two very different artists, displayed in this lovely bright and welcoming gallery space. Wander in, take a look […]

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A selection of New work for the upcoming show ‘All is not as it seems’ at Off the wall gallery, Cardiff.  (Click here to view exhibition images) 10th May 2012 – 6th June 2012. All is not as it seems…. Our surroundings form a part of us, shape our perception, colour our thoughts and ideals. There is […]

Sarah Jane Brown is a guest artist at the Nick Holly Studio Gallery in Swansea’s thriving Maritime Quarter, a stones throw from the Swansea Museum, the Mission Gallery and the National Waterfront Museum. Several of her work’s are included in the Spring Show which runs from 18th March 2012. The NICK HOLLY Studio Gallery is located in the heart […]

15th March – 10th April at OFF THE WALL GALLERY, CARDIFF Off the Wall once again dedicates its next show to International Women’s Day (IWD), which is formally on March 8th. A wide range of art and sculptures will be on show by women, but for everyone’s tastes. IWD provides a common day for globally recognising […]

3rd to 24th March Oriel Q – Queens Hall Gallery, High Street, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 7AS. Sarah Jane Browns Monotype Print, ‘Late Night Shopping’ is included in this impressive show of  Printmaking by Welsh artists This is an open show with work created by a variety of print-making methods: lithography, monoprint, monotype, collography, etching, woodcut, […]

The Mac Gallery | Womens Art Month Women’s Art is showing during the month of March, bringing together female artists from both the Doncaster area and as far afield as Holland! Locally based artists are Janet Greenwood, Lizme, Maggie McAndrews, Wendy Moreman and Tina Sanderson. Other artists from far and wide have been included; Sarah Jane Brown, Jane Clatworthy,  Helen […]

Sarah Jane Brown included in a WAA exhibition at The Gate Arts Centre, Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3JW 1st March-23rd March 2012 Women’s Arts Association website— exhibitions. The Gate website

Colour and Form in Nature  – The Mac Gallery, Doncaster Fri 20 January 2012 – Sun 26 February 2012 The Mac Gallery launches Colour and Form in Nature 6-9pm 20th January 2012, including over 25 works by Sarah Jane Brown This is exciting new Gallery recently opened (near the Museum of Art) at 12A South Parade, Doncaster DN1 […]

An exciting exhibition of contemporary art at The Cloisters Gallery, St. Davids.  Cathedral, Pembrokeshire,  12th-24th October 2011. This exhibition brings together four artists who live and work in West Wales, having studied at the West Wales School of the Arts. Although they have differing approaches to their work they perhaps share a unique sense of place. Click on […]

 Parallax AF showcases the best established and emerging International Contemporary Artists!. The boutique art fair also features emerging and established guest curators.  ParallaxAF will be held at La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London.  PRIVATE VIEW: Anyone is welcome but you must RSVP by 7th October. If you would like to attend the Private View.   […]

 4th Annual Contempory Art Exhibition – touring Wales August – October  

A selection of paintings by Sarah Jane Brown are included in the Candid Arts Trust Exhibition, in Islington London. Painting & Sculpture Exhibition, a selected group show Exhibition curated by Candid Arts FREE ADMISSION First Floor Gallery, 15-24 July 2011, Open daily 12-6pm   Private view – Thursday 14 July 6.30 – 9pm

An Exhibition at Picton Castle Gallery. Open from Saturday July 2nd – Thursday July 28th 2011 A group show curated by Cath Roche from ‘landscape’ works by past and present students of the West Wales School of the Arts at the stunning Picton Castle Gallery , The Rhos, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

A Joint show with artist Sian Jones at ..The Waterfront Gallery, Nelson Quay, The Docks, Milford Haven.   Private view 10th June 6.30 – 8.30. All Welcome. ‘…along the path’  (From 2011 Show Statement) For this series of work I returned to the familiar coastal landscape near my home in Pembrokeshire, beginning as I often do, […]

  Thank you to those of you who voted for me in the recent ‘Saatchi Online Showdown’ competition….. Unfortunately I was knocked out in one of the final rounds… but I did make it to the final 64 Artists from 5,781 entries… So thank you very much for supporting me! Who knows maybe next time!? […]

February 25 – March 23, 2011 A selection of works by Sarah Jane Brown are included in an exhibition in Cardiff, which celebrates International Women’s Day 2011. A group show of diverse works by Welsh Female artists. Off the Wall Gallery, The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 2DQ  

February 26, 2011 – March 31, 2011 Waterfront Gallery, The Quay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.  

LINES & STRATA II – Touring exhibition of Welsh Contemporary Drawing now showing at: Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, BANGOR,  22 January – 5 March, 2011 January 22nd– March 5th, 2011Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Bangor Ffordd, Gwynedd, Bangor, LL57 1DT Telephone: 01248 353368 E-mail: AmgueddfaGwynedd@gwynedd.gov.uk Open: Tues.-Fri 12.30-4.30 Sat. 10.30-4.30 via Sarah Jane Brown […]

Newton House, Dinefor Park, Llandeilo. Oct  4th – 31st An Exhibition of paintings by Sarah Jane brown displayed in the rooms of the fabulous Newton House, at the invitation of the National Trust. The Exhibition also includes paintings by Megan Thomas. In addition (in a seperate room) there will be a showcase of work by […]

An solo exhibition of paintings by Sarah Jane Brown September 1st – 13th 2010 Show Statement from the Sensitive Stones Exhibition In a very personal way, paint conveys the sensations of being in the landscape; sometimes calm, restorative, or spiritually uplifting; at other times wild, dynamic, rejuvenating and mentally energising.  The physical, gestural nature of paint, […]

An touring exhibition of Welsh Contemporary Art, raising funds and awareness for the Childrens Charity Tros Gynnal. July 28th  – September 4th , Swansea Museum, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1SN September 6th – 30th, The Atrium and the Central Library, Cardiff. October 3rd – 30th Llangollen International Pavilion . Ends with an Auction At the […]

A Group Exhibition- showcasing a wide range of Artists from West Wales …Oriel Q – Queens Hall Gallery High Street, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 7AS, 01834 869454 Open between 10.00am and 5.00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Click here to visit the Oriel Q Website  

West Wales School of the Arts Degree Show opens in Carmarthen and runs until 14th June 2010      

Contemporary Welsh Drawing -Touring Wales.   The Lines and Strata2 – Contemporary Welsh Drawing Exhibition The complete list of venues and dates is as follows: March 6th to April 17th 2010 Denbigh Library Art GalleryHall Square Denbigh LL16 3NU Telephone: 01745 816313 August 21st to September 30th 2010 Oriel Mwldan CardiganTheatr Mwldan, Bath House Road, […]

A Group Exhibition- showcasing a wide range of Artists from West Wales …Oriel Q – Queens Hall Gallery High Street, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 7AS 01834 869454 Open between 10.00am and 5.00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Click here to visit the Oriel Q Website  

A joint show with ceramic artist Adam Buick. A collection of new works informed by the Pembrokeshire Shoreline…. … at The Cloister Gallery, St. Davids Cathedral, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire.   Show Statement from the  ‘Related Shorelines’ Exhibition Most people love looking out to sea, the experience of space and light is meditative. I am no […]