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JessPurrr

Surrey, United Kingdom

Artist, mummy, ponderer and nature-lover...

Interests: Everything is interesting, I love colour, people, mysteries, the pursuit of wisdom, anything vintagey olde worlde, red, nature, family, wonderful friends, a cosy bed with lots of pillows, exquisite tea, good coffee, the words 'exquisite' 'undulate' 'nosegay' and 'zephyr', silk, soil, sweetness, rotation, continuation...

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Pondering nature and living life a little bit better

I'm always daydreaming about John Muir quotes, so it only seemed right to put on down in paint. I love these colour combinations! 'Nature's Loveliness' 8" x 10" print. We had a big house clear-out recently, so it doesn't feel... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2018 at Jess Purser Art

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Jane Eyre prints

It was about time I began to paint some proper Brontë pieces. This is the first. The original has sold, but you can find prints in the shop :) More soon xxx Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2017 at Jess Purser Art

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Jane Austen Postcards and Stickers

I've been so excited to introduce these new Austen goodies to you! Click >>HERE << to find them :) Have a beautiful day! ~ Jess Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2017 at Jess Purser Art

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Back in business!

OK. It's time to sort this thing out! I have this blog back and so much has changed in the past - 5 years! I feel I have improved technically and have so many ideas brimming away - if only... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2017 at Jess Purser Art

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Oooo - how exciting and loverly! Have a wonderful day! Wish I could be there (well, I will be in spirit, having flown over from the UK on the back of a migrating goose!) xx

Commented Nov 2, 2013 on Book Launch Party! at (Inside A Black Apple)

Photography and Obsessive Tendencies

The other day, the sun was streaming in onto my desk. As usual, there were amultidude of items strewn around. Three of these were my staple gun, a pebble and a white piece of paper. You might think it a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Whooooo Are Youuuuuuuuu?

I finished this little one last night! It was so much fun to paint, I'm working on two more Alice paintings today! "Alice In Wonderland - Who Are Youuuuu?" (5 x 7 acrylic on canvas) She's right here. xxx Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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A man paints with his brains and not with his hands. Michaelangelo.

Yes. I'm sure he does. I think ladies do too! As you can see, i've been looking through quotes pages again! Love them! There are certain ones which I find don't necessarily speak to me some days, then other days,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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"A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires " Hedy Lamarr

Today, I completely agree with this quote. This is today's desk! Do you recognise what that little painting there might be? I'm working on it pretty much flat-out today, so am hoping to have it finished by tomorrow, or even... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Flutterings at Springtime

So now I've finished two of the new butterfly paintings and I thought you'd like to see them here if you haven't already over at the shop! "Green Hairstreak on Green" Original acrylic painting 5" x 7" "Adonis Blue on... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Vintage Postcard Ladies

I've been so looking forward to sharing these with you! They were finally delivered this morning by our friendly postie. As you have loved these images so much, I thought I'd make a proper effort and make them into authentic-looking... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Tuesday snapshots

Our Quince is bursting into bloom! I love these bright, unapologetic flowers and their spikey armour (spot the spines). Ouch! I only (consciously) noticed them after working on these two paintings: Coincidental colour matching? Possibly, but I also just watched... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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The Day Before Spring

Our calendar states that tomorrow is officially the first day of Spring. I think the cherry tree agrees... We went for a wander around our capital over the weekend. Apparently, a famous, and snowy Bridget Jones scene was filmed here.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Altogether now...

Update pics! "Tess", "Shopping In Paris" and "Lady Sybil" Dwellings, plus Lizzie and Darcy. Rear Window's Grace Kelly in that amazing dress (want!), Lady Mary and teeny tiny Jane Austen lady (see below) Two Jane Austen ladies and the perfectly... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Penultimate update post!

More for tomorrow's shop update! A few prints: Downton Abbey's Lady Mary Grace Kelly in Hitchcock's "Rear Window" ...and maybe some Dwellings! ...and who do you think this character could turn out be? The update is planned for 1pm GMT.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Hello there! Did the weekend treat you well? We had a lovely trip out to Bodiam Castle yesterday...photos at the end of this post. Firstly, I promised to show you a few more of Wednesday's Update items! Two new Jane... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Inspirations and creations

Hello! Just a little update and to begin showing you the newbie paintings for next Wednesday's update! But first, huge hugs go out to the lovely lady (and a fellow Jess) who sent this to me! It's a pendant... ...and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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YAY! It's sale time! I'm making a few changes around the shop so we can make space for some new items. Come Wednesday, just click on the image above to go straight to the shop and have a browse around... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Anyone like free stuff and colouring? Me too! If you're at a loss for something to do this weekend (or indeed, if the kiddos are), grab some lovely hues and have a go at this ;) View this photo xxx Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Yarn and fluff.

Ahhh - this is one tiring day! I realised how horribly dusty things have become around here (how does it seem fine one minute, then you turn around and BAM! The dust bunnies are everywhere, hopping around under your feet,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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A few photos for you in readiness for tomorrow's update :) What's going into the shop? A few different Alices... Tiny glimpses into other worlds... ...tasty morsels... ...and the Queen Of Hearts herself will be available as a print! xxx Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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The Queen Of Hearts

The first of the 'Wonderland' Paintings: Here she is! The original is a comission, therefore spoken for, but I'll be painting a few more soonly!! Off to take Amelia to her swimming lesson, then maybe an early dinner. xxx Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Curiouser and curiouser...

Maybe it's the Alice influence of the last couple of weeks. Let me explain. I have recently been comissioned to create a little Alice's Adventures In Wonderland painting. Thinking about Alice had reminded me of Emily Martin's lovely work over... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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Just showed him to my 6-year-old daughter, who's face brightened into a huge smile. "He's really cute, Mummy!" Nice job Emily ;)

Commented Feb 25, 2012 on 2012 Oddfellow's Portraits : Hugo at (Inside A Black Apple)

An unexpected update!

Hello there! Just a quick update for you while the dinner cooks (Quorn Family Roast) with lots of roast capsicums and potato waffles. Why not? We ended up with a little shop update today - I didn't even realise that... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at Jess Purser Art

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