Jo Starkey, Landscape & Contemporary Floral Artist

Jo Starkey, Landscape & Contemporary Floral Artist

I'm a contemporary landscape and floral artist based in East Sussex, where I create expressive acrylic paintings inspired by the beauty of the British countryside.

For over 20 years I've been developing my own distinctive style, exploring atmosphere, light and texture through layered acrylic techniques that have become the foundation of both my artwork and my teaching.

My paintings have been published internationally and are held in private collections across the UK and abroad. Throughout my career I've been represented by leading galleries and publishers, and today I divide my time between painting in my studio and sharing my techniques with others through workshops and online courses.

Teaching has become one of the most rewarding parts of my creative journey.

I believe everyone can paint with confidence when they're shown the right techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to develop your own artistic style, my workshops are designed to help you enjoy the process, build confidence and create paintings you'll be proud of.

I keep my classes small so that everyone receives plenty of individual guidance, and I love seeing students discover just how much they're capable of. My aim is not simply to teach you how to recreate one of my paintings, but to give you the techniques, understanding and confidence to continue your own creative journey long after the workshop has finished.