A series highlighting the creative talents of members of Bishop’s Stortford Art Society. This week: Jan Marcelo

A series highlighting the creative talents of members of Bishop’s Stortford Art Society. This week: Jan Marcelo

Although I have always been a lover of the arts, I am a relative newcomer and came to creating art later in life, starting with life drawing and then graduating to acrylic, watercolour and different forms of mixed media.

My joy is in the creative process. I love experimenting with different materials, colours and textures.

I am never disappointed, even with failures, believing that you learn more by mistakes, and it also increases the joy when you finally produce a successful piece of artwork.

My inspiration comes from fellow humans, the beauty of our surroundings – especially the colour and shape of flowers – and architectural form.

I have exhibited and sold paintings locally and in my second home, Barbados, and attended regular art sessions and workshops in both countries.