MEET THE TEAM
JENNA PICKERING
Jenna is a self taught artist born and raised in Western Australia since 1999.
Greetings art aficionados! I'm Jenna, a meticulous portrait painter with a passion for capturing the intricate tales hidden within the expressions of my muse. Despite my quirky personality, my artwork is a seamless blend of precision and personality, where every brushstroke is an exploration into the nuanced lines of emotion.
In my world, portraits are more than just images; they're narratives waiting to be unveiled. I immerse myself in the delicate task of rendering each frown line, every subtle expression, ensuring that the essence of my subject leaps off the canvas. The goal? To create not just a portrait, but a visual symphony that tells a compelling story.
While my personality might lean towards the quirky side, my artistic approach is all about integration and finesse. The playfulness in my character finds its balance in the seriousness with which I approach my craft. The result is a harmonious marriage of whimsy and detail, where each piece resonates with both charm and precision.
AWARDS
Jenna won some things.
Shaun Tan Awards for Young Artists
Runner Up - Art (2010)
The Lester Prize
Finalist - Paul Kelly (2022)
Cossack Art Awards
Overall Winner - Looking Beyond (2023)
Mid West Art Prize
Finalist - Together as one (2023)
Darlington Arts Festival
First Prize - Painting Category - Dream Curls (2023)
Gascoyne Art Awards
First Prize in Human Form - Turn the lights on (2024)
The Lester Prize
Tony Fini Foundation Artist Prize & Ashhust Emerging Artist Prize - Together as one
(2024)
Unveiling Stories Through Precision
My mission is simple – to freeze moments in time with such clarity that my paintings feel like living photographs. Every laugh line, every subtle crease, is an ode to the authenticity of the human experience. I want my viewers to not just see a painting but to feel the emotion and connect with the stories etched into the canvas.
In the realm of my artistry, I aim to bridge the gap between painting and photography. Every portrait is a challenge to make it mirror reality, to the point where one might question if they're gazing at a canvas or a photograph. The pursuit of photorealism is my commitment to presenting a vivid and lifelike portrayal of my subjects.
My Mum, WA
“Jenna was an absolute pleasure to host in my house for 18 years way better then the others that came before and after."
Some dude at a skatepark one time, WA
"Hey, you're that spicy artist."
Taysha Sullivan, WA
“Please don't end up in the newspaper.” - quoted 24 hours before I ended up on the front of a newspaper.