The Artist

Jeremy Lennon lives and works in a charming old village house in Ojen, in the Andalucia area of Spain, which contains a painting studio and gallery.

Much of his youth was spent in the English Lake District, where he received some early tuition from the late William Heaton Cooper. His subsequent training was mostly in artists' studios apart from a period of study at the Slade School of Fine Art, London University.

At twenty four he moved to the Mediterranean shores where he decided to settle. "The light, colour and way of life are a great source of inspiration. To try to interpret one's surroundings in a personal way through paint is very rewarding".

He has a very busy and productive working life which includes solo and group exhibitions in both Spain and England. In addition to teaching in Spain, he also tutors on painting courses at Pear Tree Farm in Derbyshire, England.

His starting point for a painting can be going for a walk. "If I see something interesting, I will make a drawing of it. This can serve as a theme for a painting. The drawing may contain notes on tone and colour. The painting will start to head in a particular direction and if it looks interesting, I follow it. This is very exciting and makes painting an adventure."

"I try to translate or make an equivalence of the subjects, rather than a copy without independence. Morning and evening light are best. I like the colours of the earth and the trees such as almond, olive, eucalyptus and carob. The idea is to convey the 'spirit of place' ".