Penelope Jayne Art

24/06/2026

Songbird painting oil on Canvas. She's love music.

23/06/2026

There are moments in an artist's life when you stop and wonder where the path might lead.

Several years ago, I wasn't painting waves, writing articles, growing a community, or working on my first book. I was simply trying to find my way back to creativity.

Today, I look at paintings like this and realise that every brushstroke, every setback, every exhibition, every rejection, and every small victory has become part of the journey.

Art has taught me that progress rarely happens in giant leaps. It happens one painting, one lesson, one brave step at a time.

To everyone building something meaningful later in life—whether it's art, writing, a business, or a dream you've carried for years—keep going.

You may be closer than you think.

🌊 Artwork: "When the Ocean Exhales"

Written and painted by Penelope Jayne
Artist • Writer • Creator of Nine Lives of an Artist

22/06/2026

As my page continues to grow, I wanted to say thank you. 💕

Many people think supporting an artist means buying artwork, but often the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.

A like, comment, share, save, or recommendation to a friend helps my work reach people who may never have discovered it otherwise.

Thank you for being part of my creative journey and for helping me keep creating.

Penelope Jayne
Artist | Writer | Author of Nine Lives of an Artist

21/06/2026

Success comes from showing your Art to the right Audience.

Yesterday I packed up my exhibition early.

I sold one small keepsake, had two prints stolen, collected three email addresses, and learned a lesson that every artist, writer, and entrepreneur eventually faces.

Success isn't just about creating good work.

Success comes from selecting your audience.

It reminded me of the famous Joshua Bell experiment, where one of the world's greatest violinists was almost completely ignored while playing in a busy subway station.

The music hadn't changed.

The audience had.

Sometimes the problem isn't your work.

Sometimes you're simply standing in the wrong village

All artists, creatives, business owners should read this. Read about the social experiment with the world's greatest violinist playing a 300 years old violin worth 3 million, busking in a subway.

Read the full story on Substack.


https://open.substack.com/pub/penelopejayneart/p/success-comes-from-selecting-your?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=8bjwgk

20/06/2026

Welcome to all the new followers who have joined recently.

I'm curious, what brought you here?

🎨 My paintings
📖 My writing
🌿 Creativity after 50
✨ Building a new chapter of life

Tell me in the comments.

19/06/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/penelopejayneart/p/mercury-retrograde-and-the-artists?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=8bjwgk

Yesterday was a strange day, good bad and indifferent all wrapped together. Self Doubt creeps in but got sent to the naughty corner and I slept 1 hr. Oh dear, I have a full weekend too.

If you have had one of through days too Read the Mercury Retrograde and Self Doubt as an Artist

What a Sleepless Night, an Art Exhibition, and the Ocean Taught Me About Being an Artist and overcoming self doubt.

18/06/2026

The Collection of Joy

As artists, we often spend years searching for the next achievement, the next exhibition, the next milestone.

Yet joy rarely arrives in the grand moments.

It is usually found in the small things.

A warm croissant and coffee on a cold morning.

The scent of lavender drifting through the garden.

A handwritten note.

A bicycle ride through a quiet street.

A memory of Paris.

While preparing for this weekend's exhibition, I rediscovered a collection of tiny watercolour paintings I created several years ago and never finished.

Looking at them reminded me that joy doesn't have to be complicated.

Sometimes it arrives in the smallest treasures.

Perhaps that is the real art of living.

Not waiting for happiness to appear one day in the future, but noticing the beauty that already surrounds us.

What small thing brought you joy today?

💛

Penelope Jayne
Artist • Writer • Dreamer

18/06/2026

Looking forward to being part of the 5 Lands Art Exhibition at Avoca Surf Club this weekend.

Opening Night is tomorrow, Friday at 6pm, and everyone is welcome.

Nineteen talented artists will be exhibiting as part of this special pop-up event. I'll be at my stand on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June, with original paintings available and live painting throughout the weekend.

If you're on the Central Coast, I'd love for you to stop by, say hello, and see my latest Eroded Tides collection inspired by the beauty of our coastline.

Art, conversation, creativity, and a wonderful community atmosphere.

Hope to see you there.

Penelope Jayne

17/06/2026

A warm welcome to all the new faces joining my page.

I'm Penelope Jayne, an Australian artist and writer

I'm currently painting fulltime, writing my first book Nine Lives of an Artist, and encouraging others to believe it's never too late to create a life filled with purpose.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, dreamer, or simply someone looking for a little inspiration, I'm delighted you're here.

Tell me where you're joining from and what creative dream you're currently pursuing. ❤️

16/06/2026

The Misty Pond
From the Eroded Tides Series

Carved by time and shaped by the quiet persistence of water, The Misty Pond explores the beauty found in erosion and transformation.

Inspired by the tafoni sandstone formations of the Australian coastline, this painting reflects the countless journeys that leave their mark upon both the landscape and ourselves. Weathered cavities, softened edges, and flowing water become symbols of life's experiences, each one shaping the surface while revealing hidden depths beneath.

A gentle waterfall descends into a secluded rockpool, inviting a moment of stillness and reflection. The soft veils of mist, warm sandstone tones, and luminous water create a sense of peace, reminding us that change is rarely sudden. Instead, it arrives slowly, through countless small moments that, over time, transform both rock and spirit.

Part of Penelope Jayne's Eroded Tides series, The Misty Pond celebrates resilience, impermanence, and the quiet beauty that emerges when we allow life's journeys to shape us.

Finished and ready for this exhibition at Avoca Surf Club this coming weekend Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st June, part of the iconic 5 Lands Walk.