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Art Source
Wild At Art
“The creative path is rarely a straight or conventional one, but it has always called me to explore,” summed up Cornish-based artist Jacqueline Wild reflecting on her creative journey. PG shares more of her life and loves.
“For many years I thought that I was destined to be a writer. I was encouraged by my family to pursue my more academic leanings and so I took a degree in Above: Jacqueline Wild. English and later a post grad in professional writing and journalism. Art was always a part of my life however and I managed to add an art module to my degree which I enjoyed and helped me to develop the way I looked at the world and the relationships between objects. At that time, I had no idea that this side of my creativity had the potential to become a career. After I left college, I sold most of my possessions, bought a camper van and drove down to Cornwall with my future husband where we stayed on a campsite and worked in hospitality. As chance would have it though art kept winding its way into my life. I made friends with some henna tattoo artists who taught me the ropes and I travelled the country working at festivals and painting designs directly onto people. There is nothing quite like drawing onto someone while they are watching to help you focus and hone your skills. Cornwall was always a beacon for me though and the energy of the land drew me back and led me to set up home in a 100-year-old miner’s cottage along the wild coast. My new home inspired and encouraged me to explore textile arts and then colourful energetic pieces in oil. I had a couple of exhibitions, but it wasn’t until the birth of my daughter that the real potential of an illustration career opened up for me. I was inspired by the digital art of Ivy Newport and took a deep dive into learning Procreate. Working on an IPad went hand in hand with being a new mum as there was no mess and it was an exciting way to explore ideas. The art world changed quite quickly with the evolution of the internet. I connected with other artists and also accessed online Right: With the Cornish coastline on her doorstop, Jacqueline is surrounded by inspiration which feeds into her artwork. Far right: The Cornish countryside gives Jacqueline a sense of freedom and magic that feeds into her work.
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Middle left: Jacqueline remains forever entranced by the creatures that live in the sea. Left: Her interest in the astrology meant Jacqueline jumped at the chance to develop a card range for Leanin’ Tree. Below: Festive cuteness also features in Jacqueline’s portfolio.
courses, such as Make Art That Sells by Lilla Rogers and Make it in Design by Rachael Taylor which helped make it a viable way of making a living. I started my own brand, Glitter and Earth which I sell online, and at local markets and events. This has given me a great insight into what people like. There is something about Cornwall that makes me want to explore the folklore and legends that abound down here. I spend a lot of time taking photos on my coastal walks of the flowers and landscape, which I then use as references for my work. It’s important to me that my work comes from an authentic place. The ocean is a substantial part of my experience and Below: Some of Jacqueline’s work expression, I am fascinated by the combines nature with mysticism. light as well the different creatures you get in the water. I feel really grateful to be represented by Hannah Curtis of Creative Sparrow as she has helped me to licence my work onto many products from greeting cards to fabric. I was commissioned to create a range of zodiac cards for US card company Leanin’ Tree which was a dream come true as I love astrology and all things mystical. My dreams for the future include working on book covers, packaging design and of course lots more greeting cards. I love how cards spread little bits of joy around the world. I’m not too sure where my creative path with lead me next, but I am enjoying the adventure and can’t wait to see what is around the next corner.”
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Jacqueline is represented by Creative Sparrow. www.creativesparrow.co.uk If you are an artist, photographer or verse writer and would like to be considered to appear in Art Source, please contact PG’s Jakki Brown on jakkib@max-publishing.co.uk. This is an editorial feature and as such is free of charge. PROGRESSIVE GREETINGS WORLDWIDE 91 51