Self-taught and deeply immersed in the artistic legacy of Cornwall, Janine’s work is a bridge between the region’s history and the everyday beauty of domestic life. Growing up in St Ives, Cornwall, she was surrounded by the echoes of great painters who had come before her, drawn to the wildness of the land and the shifting moods of the Atlantic. Now based in Penzance, she carries that artistic heritage forward, but in her own distinct way. Her focus is intimate, personal—she paints objects that we live with, the kind of things we reach for without thinking. Studio pottery, in particular, holds a special significance for her. She is fascinated by its tactile nature, the way a simple vessel can feel so connected to the hands that shaped it. In her paintings, these pieces take on a quiet presence, their forms imbued with a sense of time and care. A well-worn jug, a delicately thrown cup, a salt-glazed dish—each one tells a story, its imperfections only adding to its beauty. But Janine’s still lifes are not confined to the interiors of a home. The Cornish landscape often unfurls behind them, providing a setting that is both real and dreamlike. The rugged coastline, the open skies, the shifting light over moorland—these elements become part of the narrative, grounding the objects in a place rich with history and artistic tradition. There is something timeless in her compositions, a sense that the pottery she paints could have sat on a windowsill a hundred years ago, with the same cliffs and sea beyond. Her process is intuitive, shaped by years of observation rather than formal training. She is drawn to the way light moves across a surface, the subtle shifts in colour that bring depth and warmth to an object. Every brushstroke is deliberate yet instinctive, capturing not just the physical form of an object but its essence—how it feels to hold, to use, to cherish. Collectors and admirers of Janine’s work often remark on its quietness, its ability to make the ordinary feel extraordinary. A simple teapot, a weathered bowl, a handmade mug—these are not just objects, but vessels of memory and meaning. In a fast-moving world, her paintings offer a moment of stillness, a reminder of the beauty in the everyday. From her home studio in Penzance, Janine continues to explore this relationship between art, objects, and place. Each painting is a reflection of her surroundings, her inspirations, and the deep connection she feels to the land and its artistic past. And as she works, shaping light and colour into something tangible, she remains guided by the belief that the most familiar things can be the most profound.