Gemma Climpson - Biography
Gemma Climpson is an artist from Essex in the UK. Her most recent work focuses on landscape and seascape scenes from her travels to faraway, idyllic locations in the Maldives, Mauritius and the Caribbean.She studied Fine Art at both school and college but describes herself as primarily self-taught in both oils and acrylics. Gemma says, “I remember always being interested in art from a young age – my teachers would comment on my artistic talent at school and that gave me the confidence to show others what I could do.”
Gemma describes her first trip to the Maldives in 2005 as life changing. “I was completely taken aback by the beautiful, tranquil surroundings and slow pace of life. I was captivated by the luminous greens and turquoise blues of tropical oceans, contrasted against unspoilt, white-washed beaches. These colours continue to be an ongoing inspiration in my work.”
As well as selling work via several online art galleries, Gemma has successfully built up her own online portfolio, www.gemmaclimpson.co.uk where viewers can purchase original paintings direct from her. In addition to this she is represented by the Three Roses Gallery in Arundel, West Sussex (http://www.threerosesgallery.co.uk), where 7 of her seascape paintings are on display.
Gemma also has a collection of artwork on display at The Freight House in Rochford, Essex, and regularly exhibits in Essex throughout the year.
Most recently she has been asked to exhibit work at The National Gallery of the Maldives in early 2009. The gallery have offered her a 6-week international residency to work alongside Maldivian students and artists.
Gemma’s work has also been featured in the national publication ‘House and Home Ideas Magazine’.
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
The colours are so much more vivid and refreshing – even better than we expected. Great service, we will commission you again.
Mr & Mrs S Thomas, Glasgow – ‘View from the Bridge’
Your painting looks terrific over my fireplace. Thank you for all your help with the delivery, it made all the difference to be able receive it on the Saturday rather than have it go to the depot.
Mrs E Kent, Braintree, Essex – ‘Distant Dreams’
The painting arrived today and was even better than it appeared on screen – the quality and finish are outstanding! We were impressed with your service and only wish we’d known about you before.
Alan and Jane, Solihull, West Midlands – ‘Golden Horizons’
The painting looks wonderful in the dining room with all the white furniture. It adds that bit of colour we were looking for! We will be commissioning another soon.
Mr & Mrs Mustafa, Surrey – Maldives Commission I
Lovely painting – many thanks – we will let you know when we want another when we decorate the spare room.
Mr G Butler, Dagenham, Essex – ‘Fire Sky’
Thank you for such speedy delivery – it was really nice of you to bring the painting directly to us and we are thrilled with it.
Mrs K Giles, Clacton-on-Sea – ‘Cerise Showers’
The painting looks wonderful in our spare room – we’ve had many favourable comments already!
Mr & Mrs W, Essex – ‘Candy Skies’
They really loved the painting and I'm so glad I chose it as a wedding present! We'll be in touch soon to commission something from our holiday to the Caribbean!
Amy & Luke Patterson, Brighton - 'Paradise Born'
The painting is FAB. Thankyou so much. Its just what I was looking for. It's a fab service being able to buy art over the internet and your pictures are affordable which is great.
Dawn Gouch, Tyne & Wear - 'Never Ending Paradise'
I just wanted to let you know that the painting arrived safely. It was well packaged – thank you.
The online image does not do the painting justice – we will really enjoy your painting and the memories it evokes.
Thanks again.
Jaime Johnson, Bristol - 'The Island in the Sea'
Thank you so much – I received the painting today and it looks just fantastic against the brown wall of our bedroom! I will be asking you to create a commission again when we need a painting for our lounge! And it was a lovely touch that you were able to deliver it to us personally!
Helen & Gary, Southend-on-Sea, Essex - 'Chocolate Rose'
Thank you for all your hard work when working on our commission ‘Sun Dance’. It really helped that you were willing to listen to us and work so closely with our ideas, while still keeping the painting in your own style. It feels so special that this painting was produced especially for us! It was also so helpful and reassuring that we were able to see photographs of the painting along the way. Thanks again!
Mr & Mrs Allen, Brighton, Sussex - 'Sun Dance'
Sunblush Rose arrived today very well packaged! We were so excited with the finished article that we have already put it up in our bedroom! It brightens the room no end and gives it that little bit of character we were after! Thank you for all your help, we will be recommending your work to many friends of ours!
Amy & Dean, Canterbury, Kent - 'Sunblush Rose'
I received the pastel composition you produced for me today. It is completely stunning and has such attention to detail! It is a birthday present for my Dad and he is going to love it! Thank you again!
Angela, Sittingbourne - 'When Dark Meets Light'