New local artist Jenny Elizabeth creates stunning paintings from alcohol ink of jelly fish.

After experimenting with different mediums, I discovered alcohol ink and loved to experiment using several different colours and techniques and this is where my inspiration for creating jellyfish was found! As a self taught artist and through my love of vibrant colours, I am able to create variations of these very elegant creatures within our shores.

The inks are placed onto a non-absorbent paper, isopropyl alcohol is added, and my technique using an airbrush begins. The final touches are completed by hand and once completed, the painting is finished with a satin varnish and resin is then applied along with tiny embellishments complimenting that particular piece.

With over 300 different species, jellyfish are pretty unreal creatures with an attitude toward life and existence best described as very relaxed, a little like myself!

See the Art of Jenny Elizabeth