Art By Me JWG

Art By Me JWG Melbourne Abstract Artist
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Available art at online gallery www.artbymejwg.com.au

They almost talked me out of becoming an artist…. For years and years, I never truly believed that I, Jonathan W Gemmell...
03/06/2026

They almost talked me out of becoming an artist….

For years and years, I never truly believed that I, Jonathan W Gemmell, could make a living from art.

I dreamed about it.

I thought about it.

I imagined what it would be like.

But when you’re a teenager, some dreams feel so far away they almost don’t seem real.

I constantly heard the same things:

“Artists only make money when they’re dead.”

“You can’t make a living from painting.”

“You will need a real job.”

“You’ll never support a family doing that.”

They followed me everywhere.

What if they’re right?

What if I fail?

What if I’m not good enough?

Then I turned 25.

Years of landscaping had taken their toll on my body, and I knew I was standing at a crossroads. Was it time, was it my chance, is this a sign.

It was now or never.

So I took a deep breath and jumped.

I painted more than ever before.

To my surprise, people started buying my work.

I entered exhibitions.

I met people.

I listened.

I learned.

I experimented.

I failed.

I improved.

And I worked harder than I ever had in my life.

Slowly, the doubts that had followed me since my teenage years started being replaced by something else...

Belief.

Not overnight.

Not all at once.

But one painting, one collector, one opportunity at a time.

Fast forward 10 years.

I’ve now spent the last 6 years as a full-time artist.

Every day I wake up and get to do the thing I once only dreamed about.

My artwork has travelled to more than 22 countries.

Thousands of original artworks have found homes around the world.

I’ve met incredible people, visited beautiful places, and built a life through creativity that I never thought was possible.

And the funny thing is...

I still feel like I’m only just getting started.

There is still a whole world to explore.

A whole world to show my art to.

This has never been about reaching a destination.

It’s about the journey.

And I am incredibly grateful that so many of you have chosen to come along for the ride.

🫶🏻

Thank you for believing in me & my art.

New JWG original art in progress ‘Ain’t No River Wide Enough’

There are days in the studio when the creativity flows effortlessly.And then there are days when you stare at your work ...
02/06/2026

There are days in the studio when the creativity flows effortlessly.

And then there are days when you stare at your work and wonder if you’ve lost it.

I think every artist knows that feeling.

What I’ve learned over the years is that our minds aren’t always telling us the truth.

While you’re busy focusing on what isn’t working, someone else is connecting with exactly what you’ve created. Someone is looking at your artwork and seeing something you’ll never see. A memory. A feeling. A moment of peace. A sense of adventure.

As creators, we can be our own harshest critics.

But the reality is, the work that feels ordinary to us often becomes extraordinary to someone else.

So if you’re doubting yourself today, keep going.

Keep painting.
Keep creating.
Keep showing up.

Because the world doesn’t see your work through your self-doubt.

It sees it through its beauty.

JWG Abstract Artist

01/06/2026

What if the place you needed most… didn’t exist yet?

Right now, it’s being built layer by layer in my studio.

A bold landscape where the sun meets the land, where every texture, colour and mark is carefully placed to create a journey for the eyes. Not a copy of somewhere real—but a world imagined, explored and brought to life through paint.

My goal has never been to paint what I see.

It’s to create a place you can escape to.

Coming to life, one layer at a time.

Original artwork by JWG - Available when completed

30/05/2026

What if I told you this artwork isn’t painted once… but nearly 70 times?

Layer upon layer.
Colour upon colour.
A slow and deliberate journey of translucent hidden details, delicate texture and soft emotion—each one building on the last until a completely new world begins to emerge.

Most people only see the finished piece.

They never see the countless decisions, the moments of doubt, the breakthroughs, and the months of layering that bring an original artwork to life.

This new original is coming soon.

If you’d like to see the finished artwork before it’s released to the public, make sure you’re signed up to my collectors list.

The first look always goes to subscribers list

Trust me—you won’t want to miss this one

What if the place you’ve been searching for isn’t a place at all?“Wandering The Field Together” is now online.A landscap...
29/05/2026

What if the place you’ve been searching for isn’t a place at all?

“Wandering The Field Together” is now online.

A landscape built around connection, adventure, and the quiet comfort of walking through life beside someone who understands your journey.

Through layered textures, bold details, and winding pathways, this original artwork explores the beauty of sharing the unknown. Not knowing exactly where you’re headed, but knowing who is beside you.

Because sometimes the greatest adventures aren’t about the destination.

They’re about who you wander the fields with.

✨ Original Artwork by JWG
✨ One-of-one original
✨ Available now

If this piece stopped you mid-scroll, trust that feeling.

Once sold, it’s gone forever.

28/05/2026

Perfection takes a lot of dedication, love and time…
and this one almost broke me in the best possible way.

Through every layer, every shift in direction, every moment of doubt and excitement — this artwork has been a full ride through the Wild West of creativity.

But that’s the beauty of original art…
the magic lives in the chaos before the masterpiece finally reveals itself.

Tomorrow, I finally get to show you the finished piece.
And trust me… this one was worth the journey.

Peace, love, and endless adventure to you all

As artists, we spend countless hours creating something from nothing… chasing emotion, colour, texture and meaning throu...
12/05/2026

As artists, we spend countless hours creating something from nothing… chasing emotion, colour, texture and meaning through every layer.

But the real reward isn’t just finishing the artwork.
It’s seeing someone connect to it so deeply they welcome it into their home and life.

To every collector, supporter, exhibition visitor, message sender and believer in my work… thank you. You are the reason this journey continues to grow year after year.

Every new painting starts with uncertainty… but also possibility.
A new story.
A new connection.
A new forever home. 🎨✨

“Anywhere for You” — an original artwork born from the kind of love that changes you forever… the bond between a parent ...
10/05/2026

“Anywhere for You” — an original artwork born from the kind of love that changes you forever… the bond between a parent and their child.

Built through bold, striking layers and rich evolving detail, this piece drifts into an enchanting world of wonder, protection, adventure, and unconditional love. A landscape not just to be seen… but deeply felt.

Every mark, texture, and movement within this work carries emotion — a reminder that love will always guide us home, no matter how far the journey.

Original artwork by JWG
A one-of-one piece created from the heart.
Original available online now at www.Artbymejwg.com

The reason original art feels different… is because it is.No two artworks are ever the same.Not in texture.Not in moveme...
07/05/2026

The reason original art feels different… is because it is.

No two artworks are ever the same.
Not in texture.
Not in movement.
Not in emotion.

Just like us as humans, every original carries its own personality, energy and story.

Some pieces arrive softly.
Others completely command a space.

But the magic is this:

Once an original artwork is collected, that exact combination of layers, moments and decisions can never exist again.

That’s what makes collecting art addictive.

You’re not buying a product.
You’re connecting to something alive, rare and impossible to repeat.

The collectors who understand this never look at original art the same way again.

Original Artwork by JWG.

Some artworks are painted…Others are lived through layer by layer.‘The Journey We Take’ was built over 100+ layers of mo...
07/05/2026

Some artworks are painted…
Others are lived through layer by layer.

‘The Journey We Take’ was built over 100+ layers of movement, emotion, texture and time — creating a one-of-one original that feels different every time you stand before it.

125 x 155 cm of depth, energy and adventure. A true statement piece for the collector who wants something impossible to replicate.

If this one speaks to you, don’t wait… this stunner won’t last long.

Releasing Soon - Original artwork by Jonathan W Gemmell

Photos do not show the depth of layers in this beauty 😢🫣

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