Artist Profile – Jessie Carr

B. A. (Hons) degree in Graphic Design, studied at Central St. Martins in London.

Professional artist, designer and tutor with over 20 years experience in the decorative arts.

Look at my personal gallery for examples of my work.

After graduating, worked for a backdrop hire company where I learnt my craft as a backdrop painter, eventually working freelance in London. I painted and hired painted canvas backdrops to the photography, film, TV and event industries, including publishing houses such as Condé Nast (Vogue, Brides), the BBC, and many well known photographers.

I moved to Scotland in 2006, and after the birth of my son in 2007, worked as a freelance artist, designing and painting bespoke furniture for a luxury nursery company. I also worked on exclusive parties and events, painting anything required, from personalised backdrops to tipis,18’ diameter canvas bell tents and wedding cakes!

I worked and volunteered for Remake Scotland, a creative recycling project from 2012 – 2016, until relocating to Gloucestershire in February 2016. My role as Creative Leader was to devise and deliver workshops for a wide variety of groups within the community, promoting recycling and reuse in a positive, achievable, fun and creative way.

Over the years I have painted using many techniques and paints on a wide variety of media, in a range of styles and scale. Drawing on this expertise and my experience as Creative Leader, I found tutoring was a natural progression.

Since moving to Gloucestershire I have worked as an art tutor for a nationwide art class franchise, delivering a comprehensive 14 week programme to adult students. I set up Discovery Art Class as I realised there was a demand for shorter, more focused courses to fit with busy lifestyles, with an emphasis on explaining techniques and media. Since then I have successfully set up 4 classes in 2 different venues, with plans for workshops and evening classes to be added soon!

“Learnt a lot in a wonderful environment with lovely people and a great teacher!”

“Jessie is an excellent teacher. Classes are well planned and varied, and help is always available.”

“Thank you so much for your support and encouragement.  I’ve really enjoyed the classes and feel lucky to have had such a talented and inspirational artist as a teacher.”

“I have been attending Discovery Art Classes for over a year and thoroughly enjoyed the time. I have noticed a vast improvement to my art.  Jessie’s passion as an artist and depth of knowledge shines through. The lessons are well planned and student focused with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. I particularly appreciate that over the course of a term a variety of mediums are used thus deepening knowledge and skill. It is a great way to learn.”