Joy Clifton Seascape Art is one today!!

I can't believe it has been a year since I started my indie business selling my Seascape Art. A lot has happened in this year and I have lots of plans on where I want to go next. The biggest and most important part of this is you and I want to tell you how thankful and grateful I am to have such wonderful collectors of my work whether its buying a painting, print or a card it is so appreciated and I normally do a little dance around the room!

I am marking my Joy Clifton Seascape Art 1st Birthday with a thank you offer of 25% off EVERYTHING on my website so that's original paintings, prints, ceramic bauble and greetings cards. This offer will be applied at checkout with this code HAPPY1 . The code will finish on Friday 7th May 2021 at 11:59pm.

Looking back over the year I completely embraced the new way of living and took my paintings online and got involved in lots of wonderful online markets with Makers Market from Home, Indie Roller, Shop Small Love Indie, Curated Makers and Duchy Fairs in Cornwall. It has been an absolute joy to do these and meet lots of wonderful people. I also have my work now stocked with Colour and Space Gallery in Cornwall and Inspire Makers are now stocking my cards.

Where now for Joy Clifton Seascape Art you might be wondering! I am working now on new products using fabrics which I will be launching in a few weeks. I am then hoping to be able to find further indie shops and galleries for my work in the next year. Another part of my work that I am hoping to grow is commissions of artwork for collectors and also brands. From the summer onwards I will have more time to be able to work on bespoke art pieces and bring your favourite seascapes and ocean adventures to life. If you are interested I am taking bookings now and I have 4 spaces left until September. Please email me hello@joycliftonuk.com.

New Collection 'Sharing the Surf' release date Friday 25th September 2020

I am pleased to announce that on Friday 25th September 2020 my new collection ‘Sharing the Surf’ will go live on my website. The new collection explores the positive and peaceful relationship we can have with marine life that inhabit the ocean. There are seven new watercolour paintings in the series from different viewpoints. I will be donating 20% of all profit made on original paintings, prints and art greetings cards to Surfers Against Sewage who are campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

Makers Market Sunday 13th September 2020

I’m excited to announce I will be taking part in the Maker Market From Home on Sunday 13th August 2020 from 10am -5pm over on Instagram. I will be showcasing my original watercolour and acrylic paintings, fine art Giclée prints and art greetings cards. I will be offering free delivery over the weekend and the code is BRINGMETHESEA. I will be donating 20% of my profit on market day to @surfersagainstsewage who are campaigning for cleaner and reducing plastic pollution.

I’m so excited to be returning to this wonderful community of makers and there is a new format with more opportunity for browsing. Head over to @makersmarketfromhome and follow the #makersmarketfromhome

See you there! 

New Way of Looking

After a few experiments in my sketchbook I decided to focus on a mini series of aerial paintings focusing on a surfer’s journey to catching a wave. It is such a refreshing viewpoint to tackle and has challenged me by having to consider what a figure would look like from above, how the water would be moving and how the sunlight would cast shadows. I was unsure how watercolour would work in this way but I have been pleasantly surprised how well it does and it really does compliment the fluidity of the ocean seen from above. I am planning to do more on surfers focusing on manoeuvres and possibly turn my attention to bodyboarders as well.

Need an original gift for Father's Day?

Is your Dad a shredder?  Does he love the ocean and the beach? Need an original gift for Father’s Day to say a special thank you?

I’m offering 15% off site wide for the next month to help people find an original gift. The code is MYDADISRAD

I can ship directly to your Dad if that makes things easier and I am also offering a free gift wrapping service using eco friendly products. Just let me know what you prefer, drop me a line with what you would like on the gift tag.