Jyelle

Jyelle

Location: France

After a career  in teaching, I decided to get back to my first inclination, painting. Having travelled worldwide and admired artefacts of many cultures, I am drawn to colourful, intense and imaginative painters, such as the Douanier Rousseau, Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse. The freedom of the naïve form enhances best my imaginary world and, the naive painters of my native Alsace inspire me particularly. Having lived in tropical countries, I use Nature's rich palette of vivid colours to express emotions and feelings. I started exhibiting in 2022 in La Rochelle (France) as a member of an artist association, went on to set up my solo in St Savinien, entitled "Les Reves de Jyelle". In 2024, my works were exhibited in Nice (France) at the Alicia O. gallery. I also participated in a contest of the Circle Foundation for the Arts and was granted the "Masterful Mind Award".


Portfolio:

Flower dreams

My dreams are inspired from Mother Nature and nurtured by my imagination and fantasies. I give them life on my canvases using oils to convey sensuality. Rich colours sweep through the paintings to convey moods and atmosphere. I chose to express myself in a style reminiscent of the naive, which allows me to travel easily between fiction and reality. Come and dream with me....

Red bouquet “Red bouquet”

Mother's day inspired me and I conceived this bouquet to express love and warmth with my flowers.
Oil on canvas, 36x48

Yesteryear in mauve “Yesteryear in mauve”

A pewter vase in an antiquarian shop window reminded me of my grandmother's lilac tree which gave beautiful blossom in the springtime
Oil on canvas, 38x46

Flower nocturne “Flower nocturne”

When I dream of flowers....and my brushes give life to my dreams
Oil on canvas, 36x48

"Nocturne" “"Nocturne"”

Eyes open in the semi-darkness during a sleepless night

Blue cristal “Blue cristal”

Reflecting the summer sky, the vase held its flowers like an offering

A sweet taste of figs “A sweet taste of figs”

The sweet scent of the fig leaf wafted subtly out of last night's dream

Cotton Buds “Cotton Buds”

Did you know that cotton Buds open up bright pink, before turning white? The texture of the Bud was an interesting challenge....especially when presented against the smoothness of the Arum flower

Carnival

The flowers here speak of the joy and light-heartedness of the Carnival season through 3 eternal themes, that of the Jester, the Clown and Arlequin.

The Jester “The Jester”

Forever the symbol of laughter and fun, the Jester adorns daily life with flowers, real or imaginary ...
Oil on canvas, 38x46

The Clown “The Clown”

An explosion of flowers hide the stern angles of the vase to charm the eye and join in the joyful smile of the flower Clown
Oil on canvas, 38x48

Arlequin bouquet “Arlequin bouquet”

Arlequin-coloured petals spring joyfully in the air to the sound of the Carnival parade

Il était une fois

On the age-old, erosion molded mountains of Alsace rest innumerable vineyards, and picturesque villages nestle comfortably in the valleys...dear memories I wanted to lay down on canvas, and join in my own way the song of the minstrels who travelled along the winding roads between the vineyards from town to village...

The Vineyard Gate “The Vineyard Gate”

Proud of its past, an old village has kept part of the fortifications and the gate that leads out to the vineyards
Oil on canv

A preserved medieval gate leads to the vineyards spreading over the hilltops

"The house with a view" “"The house with a view"”

At the end of the street just in front of the remparts, the old house overlooks the vineyards

Autumn over the hills “Autumn over the hills”

Ruins of a medieval castle overlook a village nestling in the hills below, while cotonny clouds spread slowly over the vineyards

Dawn over the vineyards “Dawn over the vineyards”

Nestling around its old church, a village wakes up in the morning glow of a radiant sunshine

"End house" “"End house"”

at the end of the cul-de-sac, an old half- beamed house stands proudly over the narrow street

A walk along the vines “A walk along the vines”

On the hilltop, looking down on the village nestled below

Balcony view “Balcony view”

Far away, on the other side of the river, some old fashioned farms climbed along the hillside

Late harvest “Late harvest ”

Enjoying a "late harvest" Gewursttraminer, I closed my eyes and my mind created this landscape so reminiscent of the late autumnsof my dear Alsace

"Dites le avec des fleurs"

Flowers, and plants in general, whether real or imagined, give a rich and immensely varied support to emotions and feelings

Flowers in the window “Flowers in the window”

A severe square window ledge livens up with a vase full of bright flowers that let the sunshine in

The red pompom “The red pompom”

An old fashioned vase abandonned on a shelf comes to life again holding pompon- like flowers

"Tutti frutti “"Tutti frutti”

A joyful mixture of flowers and fruit seem to dance to the sound of a street band passing by

"Summer  cocktail" “"Summer cocktail"”

Sizzling heat, a sliver of lemon in a tall glas, even the flowers are enjoying siesta time

"The silver bouquet" “"The silver bouquet"”

A sheet of foil paper wrapped around a handful of imaginary flowers, what a lovely gift for Mother's day!

Why Not ? “Why Not ?”

Nature 's so créative, she could well have given birth to flowers similar to those, why Not?

Landscape moods

the weight of solitude of a small boat facing the immensity of the ocean, the cold winds of winter blowing through bare trees, a stroll along a riverbank, special moments in time I wanted to share through those paintings

Sunday promenade “Sunday promenade”

Behind me stood tall the remarquable castle of La Rochefoucauld, and my eyes suddenly caught this enchanting riverscape....à lovely memory imprimantes in my heart forever

Winter winds “Winter winds”

A few leaves are swept by a nasty winter wind and swirl in the last rays of the dying sunset

Solitude “Solitude”

A lonely small wooden boat is stranded in the muddy sands, facing the immensity of the ocean car away

Reflections “Reflections”

An old cherry tree reflects pensively its colorful blossom in the dark waters of the nearby lake while the sun sets discreetly in the distance

Quirkies

When dreams create unusual encounters....

The sound of flowers “The sound of flowers”

Sounds and colours mingle playfully around a French horn

The singing Mandolin “The singing Mandolin ”

A medieval mandolin sings its melody, and vibrations turn into sounds and colours , expressing their hapiness creating new flowers

Neon Flowers “Neon Flowers”

This was awarded with a "Masterful Mind Award" for " creativity and uniqueness" by the Circle Foundation for Arts last April.

Vintage cars

For fans of all those inspiring vintage cars, small canvases reminiscent of the famous radiator grilles that characterize each manufacturer

Hispano-Suiza “Hispano-Suiza ”

Legendary and élégant, forever a symbole of performance and elegance

Delahaye 1936 “Delahaye 1936”

A forever French classic synonymous of luxury since 1895

Jaguar MK Ii “Jaguar MK Ii”

Forever a symbol of British elegance