Using a wide range of materials including dye-based watercolours, water-soluble pastels, acrylic paint, foam rollers, markers and fineliners, we experimented with painting all sorts of fruit, using layering, blending, texture and mark-making. The course was all about letting go of perfection, embracing curiosity and enjoying the process of making art

Armed with a very limited palette and an unusually small art kit (for me!), I've been roaming the streets of Winchester on a creative mission and the results have surprised me. What started as a simple experiment has unexpectedly opened up a whole new world of sketchbook possibilities.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or an experienced artist seeking fresh inspiration, this two-stage process from playful sketch to vibrant Van Gogh-inspired painting, offers something genuinely new. It's a rare opportunity to explore two exceptional artistic approaches in a single, enjoyable creative day.

I’m especially excited to invite you to see some of my new paintings in an exhibition ‘The Everyday’ at City Space, The Arc in Winchester — a vibrant continuation of everything I love, and a true feast for the eyes. Opens 4th June.

Using a knife, fork, and spoon as our starting point, this time we focused on bold graphic shapes rather than fine detail, proving that you don’t need to be an expert at lino cutting to achieve strong, effective results.

On my recent six-week mixed media kitchen cupboard–inspired course, my students threw themselves into a wonderfully freeing drawing exercise—and the results were truly astounding.

When you’re standing at the easel and something just clicks -the colours feel right, the marks feel honest, and you’re not overthinking every brushstroke. You’re simply responding.

I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Daler-Rowney, based in Bracknell, UK, just an hour’s drive from my studio. I share my knowledge through workshops and sessions where I not only showcase their products but also explore the creative and technical possibilities they offer.

I used collage extensively as a student at art school, creating colourful, playful works that celebrated experimentation. This technique has stayed with me, and I’ve continued to explore and develop it across a wide range of approaches and themes.

Creativity lives in all of us, whether or not we call ourselves artists. It shows up when we’re relaxed, curious, and willing to experiment, not when we’re trying to get things perfect. As children, we painted, drew, and made things without fear or judgement. We trusted our instincts and enjoyed the process.

Illustration can sometimes feel like something other people do - something that sits outside our own artistic toolkit. But this course proved that with a few clear, step-by-step ideas and a gentle process to follow, everyone can discover their own unique illustrative voice.

By the time we head out on location, the most important work has already been done. The white page has been disrupted. It’s been softened, textured, and “messed up” in the best possible way. And that changes everything.

A glimpse into Jenny Muncaster’s studio practice, painting late into the night and preparing new acrylic work for exhibition.

When you step away from daily life and give yourself a full week to practice, play and explore, something shifts- confidence grows, ideas bloom, and your creativity unfolds in ways you can’t always predict. It’s a chance to discover (or rediscover!) the artist inside you.

A sketchbook is one of the most valuable tools you can give yourself as an artist, no matter where you are on your creative journey. 

Getting started with mixed media sketching can feel intimidating, but prepping your backgrounds first is my secret weapon for loosening up and inviting creativity. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating playful, layered surfaces for your sketches.

This month we took our paints out to the stunning @stemandgreen flower field, where dahlias stole the show. With their flamboyant shapes, endless colours and playful textures, they were the perfect subject to explore in paint.

This year’s painting holiday at Clos Mirabel was pure joy — laughter, colour, and creativity against the stunning backdrop of the French Pyrenees. We explored acrylics, inks, collage, and even gold foil, with plenty of happy accidents along the way! A magical week of art, connection and inspiration.

There’s something irresistible about painting root vegetables — the colours, the textures, the earthy beauty of what grows underground. My beloved beetroot series celebrates all of that, using playful mixed-media techniques with collage, acrylic, ink and print. Join me in Winchester to discover your own unique style and bring these vibrant forms to life!

If your painting mojo feels stuck, try changing the scale of your work! Jenny Muncaster shows how revisiting old paintings at a bigger or smaller size can unlock fresh ideas, loosen your mark-making, and make creating playful and inspiring again. Perfect for artists looking to reignite their creative spark.