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Rachel
Willis from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Hereford and Worcester asks Jan Farnes more about
her work.
How
did you become an artist?
"I have drawn and painted for as long as I can remember. ÌýAs
a primary school pupil, I recall being called out of class for drawing
horses, (the love of my life), instead of listening to the lesson.
ÌýAt the end of the day, I was complimented on my drawings as well
Ìýas punished - encouragement indeed! I specialised in art at Maria
Grey Froebel College, (teacher training), and taught art in primary
schools in London, Germany Ìýand Hereford, (Margaret Allen Prep School
-Redcap), as well as general subjects.
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Have
you worked on anything in the local area?
"I was one of the founder members of the Marches Artists, a
self promoting group of high standard artists from Herefordshire
and Shropshire, and exhibited with them for six years. For several
years I produced Christmas cards for the Riding for the Disabled,
(Leominster group), as well as a poster for national use. I have
also undertaken many local commissions for animal portraits.
What
is your most successful piece of work?
"I am not sure how you class success! ÌýIn 1994 I was a successful
entrant in the Art and the Racecourse exhibition, in aid of the
Spinal Injuries Association. And my painting was sold during the
showings at Newmarket and Cork Street, London. I painted a life
sized cow, (Country Cousin), for last year's Cow Parade in London
and it was one of "the 60 most spectacular cows" selected for auction
at Sothebys. ÌýUnfortunately it was stolen before the auction - fate
unknown!!
I
have had my cartoons published in Sally Tottle's book Body Sense
and used as cards and magazine illustrations by Equine Marketing.
ÌýI have also won prizes in this sphere - £100 of riding lessons
and £50 fresh fish!! In terms of personal success, I am proud of
the murals I have done for my grandchildren and the ones commissioned
by a local prominent couple for their beautiful homes.
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What
plans have you got for the future?"As for the future, I
hope to find time to complete more animal portraits and to continue
to be given the opportunity to exhibit my work through the Rhea
Gallery in Leominster -grandchildren permitting!
Have
you got any tips for local artists?
"I wouldn't dare offer any tips to other artists other than
- 'if you enjoy it do it but don't expect to be rich'!
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