Go Wild in Watercolour

Jake Winkle exhibits widely in the south of England and in 2004 was a finalist in the Daily Mail's 'Not The Turner Prize' competition. In 2007 his work was selected for the Royal Society of British Artist's exhibition in The Mall Galleries, London, and from that time he has been contributing regular articles about his painting style for ‘The Artist’ magazine. Jake has been the subject of three instructional DVD's by Townhouse Films: Watercolour from Dark to Light, Light and Movement in Watercolour and most recently Going Wild in Watercolour. Jake's book Light and Movement in Watercolour was first released in 2012. His Facebook page is active with examples of his work.

Jake has been winner of category and best in show at Marwell International Wildlife Art Society's annual exhibition and in 2009 was awarded the prestigious St. Cuthberts Mill award for best watercolour at the Society of Equestrian Artist's annual show.

Inspired by light and movement Jake's paintings are a reflection of the world around him. As well as exhibitions in London and the south of England he has undertaken many fine art commissions for individuals and notable organisations including The National Trust

His work contains an energy that is transfixing. His style is bold, using water and white space to add a translucent quality and he focuses on capturing the speed and grace of different animals.

Jake says: ‘I’m inspired by shape, colour, mark-making and movement. I like wildlife because it allows me to explore all of these qualities.’

Visit Jake’s website