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Art in the Cafe by Jane Braithwaite
1st July - 29th August
Jane was born in the Pennine village of Delph, north of Manchester but now lives in The Yorkshire Dales, close to the racehorse training area of Middleham.
She has always had a natural affinity for horses and began riding as a young child. Her love for drawing and painting them also started at an early age. Although Jane completed the Foundation course at Manchester College of Art in the early 1970s, she went on to lead a busy life as a Primary School teacher for 23 years and later, ran her own saddlery and country clothing business for 15 years.
Throughout this time she also competed in eventing and dressage with her own horses. Now, with the competition years over, and the horses gone, she has returned to painting.
She has exhibited locally and nationally since 2014 and has won awards for her work (see below).
She uses oils and sometimes charcoal to explore her interest in light, form, space and movement. Her aim is to catch that elusive fleeting moment which tells a story, without sentimentality.
Jane’s work is available for sale direct from the artist or from galleries around the UK including Equestrian Art International.
Jane is:-
An elected Full Member, committee member and former chairwoman of The Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA)
An elected member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA)
A frequent exhibitor both locally and nationally.
Achievements:- Four time winner of the prestigious Cuneo Medal for the most meritorious group of works at The Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Horse in Art Exhibition. Winner of numerous awards including Best in Show, Best Sporting Picture, Best Racing Picture, Best Christmas Card (Sally Mitchell Gallery), winner of Plein Air Painting Award all on numerous occasions. Her work is sought after nationally and internationally. All enquiries welcome. Commissions undertaken.
To purchase any of the pictures here, please ask at Reception.
The Café, where the pictures are displayed, is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
