Final order date for Christmas Delivery: Monday 15th December
Final order date for Christmas Delivery: Monday 15th December
Here at Quarr Abbey we have a strong passion for supporting small, local businesses. This is why we’ve teamed up with JW Art who creates beautiful pieces of woodland creatures utilising her impeccable talent to bring you pieces to use daily.
Quarr are delighted to say that all the papers and card used within JW Art pieces are made up from 100% recycled materials, something that we feel is exceedingly important within our
current world.
If you enjoy Jasmine’s work and wish to support her further you can find the link to her social media below. Through here you can contact her for inquiries which cover things such as commissions and other general enquiries you may have.
If you’d like to know the story of JW Art read about it below.
“Hello, my name is Jasmine Ward, proud owner of JW Art. I am an artist based in Binstead on the stunning Isle of Wight and I specialise in pet and family portraits.
Ever since I was little I’ve always had a love for art. I completed a Foundation Art Diploma which was then followed by an Illustration Degree at Portsmouth University. Shortly after this I began creating paintings for my own enjoyment and, after posting a few images of my work to social media, it began getting some attention. This is what led to my commission orders, something I’ve slowly built up alongside working within a local dental surgery.
I had always solely used acrylic paints for my artwork until one day I decided to mix things up and experiment with pen sketches. The bumble bee design was my very first piece and I thought to myself, ‘why not try out having my work printed into merchandise?’ From there it grew and grew and now I have a wide selection of pen sketches available on a range of merchandise whilst still taking on commissions alongside.
Originally, I had no choice but to order my merchandise from Mainland printing companies but this became pricey and I am incredibly picky on quality and attention to detail. (I’m a little bit of a perfectionist!) I decided that I was going to take the plunge and invest in my own printing equipment. Now – this took some serious practice but I was determined to learn the sublimation process and after lots of trial and error, I can finally say that this is a skill I have achieved.
I now print the majority of my merchandise myself from home! It’s lovely to also be able to offer my commission customers the option to have their bespoke artwork printed onto mugs, keyrings or coasters etc. The paper stock I sell such as bookmarks, notebooks and cards are professionally printed elsewhere however by a wonderful company who make all their own 100% recycled paper/card stock.
When I’m not painting and sketching I’m always very busy looking after my two beautiful boys, helping my husband run his carpentry company or enjoying long walks with our Staffordshire Bull Terrier Daisy (to Quarr and back is one of her favourites) as well as spending time with family.”
