About The Artist:
Grethe Jensen

I am fascinated by people and curious about our world. These subjects feature in my work. I strive to create not an exactness of the person or subject, but to draw attention to its inner power and intrigue. Abstract, yet real, often larger than life. My mission is to reach out to you, to touch and engage with you.

Being an artist means life-long learning. I continue to be a student, I study and analyze the work of other artists, both past and present, and I spend a lot of play time in the studio – figuring out how colour and everything else works!

Every painting is an experiment. I like to paint spontaneously. My paintings begin with layer upon layer of paint and other materials applied to the surface. With the addition of each new layer, the under layers are rejuvenated and enhanced; the surface of the canvas is built up until it reaches a point of satisfaction and excitement. Now it is time to make decisions – converse with the canvas – what shall I add? Or remove? And then select the colours and compositional elements in my creative tool box that will best help me to express what the painting wants to say.

I live in a Coliving Community in Haliburton County, Canada. My work and gallery space is in our home. I share this home with a delightful group of people, and we are surrounded by the best that nature has to offer. It is absolutely perfect, how lucky am I?

Contact me if you would like to come for a visit - let's talk art!