AMY JOBES 

Today, 20 March is the Spring Equinox. The day and the night are in equilibrium. Can you feel the shift? Lighter mornings, warmer air, birdsong, SUNSHINE! To say I feel revived is an understatement. Everything feels like a new beginning for me. I've been saying "Happy New Year" to friends and acquaintances and enjoying their perplexed expressions. But it makes so much more sense to me. We are cyclical beings, with Winter asking for more rest, and Spring inviting renewal. What

Croyde Bay as I'd never seen it before...the sky lit up in hues of emerald and magenta. Spirals of light dancing across the sky and reflecting over the waves. Surreal, beautiful and absolutely magical! This was Monday 19 January in the evening and approaching 9.30pm. We'd just finishing watching Stranger Things (finally caught up!), and had promised ourselves an early night ready for work and school the next day. I picked up my phone and opened up Facebook. Something I've bee

'Twilight Dance', now available from Echo Beach Gallery Dear Friends, I'm thrilled to introduce to you my latest collection of paintings,...

Picture this: The sun warms your skin as you gaze out over the sparkling sea. You observe the drama of the rocks cutting into the...

For those of you who are interested in reading my Devon Life Magazine Feature, but have been unable to buy a copy of the magazine...I...

A romantic at heart, I believe that allowing yourself time to notice and appreciate the wonders of the natural world is one of life's...

'Blue Dream', Amy Jobes 2021 “We are such stuff As dreams are made on; and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.” ~ William...

Today, 21 June 2021 marks the Summer Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere. The longest day and the first day of Summer. Although it's...

I was very proud to see that my painting 'Saunton Aurora' was one of the Editor's picks in the recent 'Introducing Seascapes' email from...

Two of my new pieces inspired by the glorious North Devon Coastline can now be found gracing the window of Echo Beach Gallery in...

Ocean Prana 1 I'm so excited to announce that I am ready to launch my first Ocean Prana collection! The Ocean Prana Summer 2021...

I'm so excited to share with you my very first interview! I spoke to Pyran Trythall, Editor of the Curve Magazine about my love of North...

'Dawnlight at Longsands' Longsands, Tyneside Oil, mixed media and copper leaf on canvas 36 x 24 inch Commissioned piece Hello Beautiful...

‘Illumined fire of the flame, The golden silver dream. Awaiting ashes of renewal, Is birthing the extreme. For coded is the fractal maze,...

'Truth Prevails' Ilfracombe Harbour Mixed media, collage and oil on canvas 36 x 24 inch With her sword held high, Damien Hirst's Verity faces a huge Atlantic storm. Waves crash over her and over Ilfracombe Pier, which holds resemblance to a sinking ship in turbulent seas. Representing truth and justice, Verity stands on a base of scattered legal books. She holds traditional symbols of truth and justice - a sword and scales. Verity stands close to a teal door, representing t

'Breathe Easy Study' Oil and mixed media on canvas board 5 x 7 inches unframed Did you know that if you sign up for my mailing list you...

It was with great delight that I have sent 'Sublime Skies' on a journey to it's beautiful new home. This vibrant piece was painted 'en...

I've recently felt really drawn to these colours - cool greys, teal, lighter sky blues and dusky pinks. I also felt a softness while I...