A NORTH Tawton artist’s work has been exhibited in Crediton. 

Janet Jarvis with sheep and cattle paintings
Janet Jarvis with sheep and cattle paintings (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Janet Jarvis is self-taught and enjoys painting a variety of animals, such as cattle, sheep and birds. 

From left, Nysha Forsey, Rebecca Cox, Janet Jarvis, Steve Jarvis at the exhibition
From left, Nysha Forsey, Rebecca Cox, Janet Jarvis, Steve Jarvis at the exhibition (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

“I have always drawn and painted,” she said. 

Prizewinning cattle, painted by Janet Jarvis
Prizewinning cattle, painted by Janet Jarvis (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

“But it wasn’t until I retired from teaching in 2010 that I really developed my work in pastels and acrylics.  

From left, Alan Quick, Frankie Peroni, Molly Cooper with owl painting
From left, Alan Quick, Frankie Peroni, Molly Cooper with owl painting (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

“I especially enjoy painting Devon’s amazing farm animals, wildlife and pets.  

A trio of cows, painted by Janet Jarvis
A trio of cows, painted by Janet Jarvis (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

“I love the challenge of displaying the textures of fur and feather on paper or canvas and trying to capture the character of each animal.” 

Janet Jarvis with cattle painting
Janet Jarvis with cattle painting (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Mrs Jarvis’ work is often on display in local galleries, and she regularly has a table at agricultural shows. 

Gilbert Stephens LLP solicitors hosted a collection of her paintings at the private exhibition in Crediton on Thursday, October 17. 

You can find out more about Mrs Jarvis by visiting: janetjarvis.com.