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Inspired in many ways, including by how light fills a landscape with shadows or the beauty of a flower’s shape, artist and North Hampton resident Jane Davis Copp describes her painting style as contemporary realism. “It is a movement of art where the painter’s and sculptor’s discipline is representational art,” she said. “We try to capture an image in a realistic manner.” Working with both acrylic and oil, subject matter for her paintings ranges from landscapes, boats and flowers to figures, birds and animals. As for her creative process, she said it varies depending on what inspires her at a particular moment, or whether she is painting for a specific theme for a show or for her wall at Ceres Gallery in Portsmouth. “I like to have one very large landscape in the works,” she said. Winter landscapes are a favorite, and she’s working on one right now. “I’m often drawn into the elegance of winter and monochromatic compositions,” said Davis Copp, who recently sold a 30x40 landscape of Seal Point Cove in Acadia. “The emphasis was on the reflections in the water and the back light streaming through the trees.” Occasionally she is inspired by humor, which explains two recent works, both of which feature golfers and are on display at the Seacoast Artist Association Gallery in Exeter. One is titled “Hey, Take Your Time. I’ve Got All Day,” while the other is titled “Where’d it Go?” “Those who play golf, I think, can relate to the narrative titles,” she said, laughing. Those two are part of a series of six paintings, inspired by photos her husband had taken of his golfing partner. When he showed them to her, she was drawn to the figure actions and the draping of the clothes. In reflecting on the “most fun” aspect of painting, Davis Copp said that for her it’s the actual process, especially when it is going well. “Being a part of a community of artists is great, too,” she added. “We can talk about process and vision and connect in a unique way as we are involved in the same problemsolving challenges.” One of her biggest challenges, according to Davis Copp, is deciding when a painting is done. “I try to get the right composition and setup of shapes that are my vision initially,” she said. “This is difficult but makes a big difference in the final outcome…. Getting the light right and the atmospheric feel are very challenging, too.” A self-taught painter, Davis Copp has
Jane Davis Copp. Courtesy photos.
made a career in art education, as she has taught in public schools in Derry, Epsom and Hampton. She has also written a book on middle school art called Visual Arts for Middle Schools – Skilled Based Curricula with Summative Assessments. “The book is unique in its structured approach to art curriculum and the many illustrations of children’s artwork,” she said. “It gives teachers a lesson plan, a materials list, rubrics for assessment, and samples of student artwork for each topic.” When not creating in her studio, Davis Copp may be found outdoors, where she likes to plein air paint and capture reference photographs. “When I travel or drive to locations to paint, I always have a camera with me to capture the essence of a scene or details that might later be worked into a painting,” she said. To learn more about Davis Copp, who is also a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association, visit janedaviscopp.com or collaborativegraphics.square.site. — Rob Levey
