Jen Shewring is an Australian contemporary artist based in Melbourne, creating vibrant, uplifting paintings inspired by the beauty, energy and atmosphere of the world around us.
A Top 50 Artist at Bluethumb and featured on the much-loved home renovation series 'THE BLOCK', where eight of Jen's artworks were selected and displayed in renovated homes.
Working in a semi-abstract Impressionist style, Jen combines colour, light and expressive brushwork to capture the feeling of a place or a fleeting moment. Her palettes range from bold, joyful pops of colour to softer, earthy tones, creating paintings that can bring energy to a room or a little calm to your day.
Jen’s current work takes inspiration from wandering through the Victorian countryside and escaping to tropical destinations, with abstracted florals and expressive landscapes at the heart of the collection. Rather than simply painting a place, Jen aims to capture that wonderful feeling of being there — the light, the atmosphere, the colours and the sense of getting lost in the moment.
“I’m passionate about protecting our environment and hope my paintings are enjoyed while also reminding us of the importance of preserving our natural beauty. My paintings bring the outdoors inside and are intended to create joy and happiness through a sense of harmony with the world around us.”
Her work has been featured in Grand Designs Australia and Marie Claire, and she has been a finalist in the Bluethumb Art Prize, Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize and the Petite Collection, judged by renowned Australian artist Ken Done
Jen regularly exhibits at the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane Affordable Art Fairs, as well as exhibitions throughout Australia. She loves meeting collectors, chatting about art and hearing the stories behind the homes her paintings become part of. Her work is held in private and corporate collections in Australia and internationally.
Jen also enjoys creating commissions and working with collectors to create something unique for their space.
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RECENT EXHIBITIONS: 2026 Mynt Gallery INSIDE 40 Exhibition, 2026 Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, 2026 Brisbane Affordable Art Fair, 2026 Martine Gallery, 2026 Mynt Gallery Group Exhibition, 2025 Melbourne and Brisbane Affordable Art Fair JUMBLED, 2025 A Market Day Exhibition at Bluethumb Gallery in Richmond, 2024 Melbourne Affordable Art Fair with Bluethumb Art Gallery, 2024 Brisbane Affordable Art Fair JUMBLED, 2024 Bluethumb X Southern Buoy 40x40 Exhibition, 2024 'A Palette Of Peach' Bluethumb Gallery, 2024 JUMBLED Under $1000 Group Exhibition, 2023 Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, 2023 Affordable Art Fair Sydney represented by Jumbled, 2022 'THE BLOCK' TV series - 8 artworks selected by contestants, 2022 Melbourne Affordable Art Fair, 2022 Art Lovers Australia Collectors Exhibition Collingwood, 2021 Brunswick Street Gallery Melbourne, 2021 Toowoomba Grammar Art Exhibition, 2020 Roberts McCubbin Exhibition, 2020 A4 Art Exhibition Contemporary Art Society Victoria, 2019 Albert Part Art Exhibition, 2019 Mt Eliza Art Exhibition ,2019 Flemington Art, 2019 Linden Postcard Exhibition, 2019 Hart Art, 2019 Mount View Art, 2019 Canterbury Art Exhibition, 2019 Blairgowrie Yacht Squad Exhibition.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS: 2026 Art to Art Unearthed Finalist, 2025 Mynt Gallery, 2025 Martine Gallery, 2024 Bluethumb Gallery top 50 artist (within the top 1% of artists Australia wide), 2023 Finalist Petite Collection judged by Ken Done, 2023 Jumbled Artist, 2022 'THE BLOCK' TV series - 8 artworks selected by contestants, 2022 Top 10 Artists to Watch in Bluethumb Gallery, 2021 Finalist Bluethumb Art Prize, 2021 Featured in Grand Designs magazine, 2021 Podcast interview on The Creatives, 2021 Art Lovers Australia interview, 2020 Featured in Art Lovers Australia Magazine, 2020 THE BLOCK TV show on Channel 9 Hannah & Clint Print X Artist Lane Collection, 2020 Prints available on THE BLOCK SHOP and Temple & Webster and Zanui, 2020 Prints published by Artist Lane, 2020 Gallery representation with Martine Gallery, 2020 Gallery representation with White Space Gallery, 2018 Featured Artist on Bluethumb, 2017 Roberts McCubbin Primary Commission, 2016 Feature Artist at Canterbury Art Exhibition, 2015 Artwork published in Imago Mundi 'Looking Down Under' Australian Contemporary Art, Luciano Benetton World Art Collection, 2014 Third Prize Canterbury Art Exhibition, 2012 Major Commission of 3 panel outdoor painting for St. Dominic’s Primary, 2011 Artwork published in the Roberts McCubbin card series, 2010 Recognition of Support - MIND, 2009 Feature Artist at Roberts McCubbin Art Exhibition (also purchased a painting for their collection), 2010/2008 Artwork published in the Canterbury Art Exhibition Calendars.