Lawrence Jenkins

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Lawrence Jenkins was born in Sevenoaks, Kent in 1944 and named after his uncle Lawrence, whose name is on the War Memorial overlooking the Vine, Sevenoaks. From the Vine there is an ever changing views of the North Downs. The area south of the Downs has provided inspiration and a foundation for the art work produced by Lawrence. Since his marriage the area of France where his wife spent her childhood has lead to inspiration for his oils, watercolours, and etchings. The exploration of the landscapes that have been the beginning of both their lives gives Lawrence's landscapes a special significance. He sees the landscape as the birthright he treasures most.
The Etching Studio. Inspired by the teaching of David Hockney at Maidstone Art College, Lawrence spent his second year as a student at the Royal Academy Schools producing his first suit of ten etchings. He has continued to produce prints ever since. In 1986 he bought an etching press to edition prints for himself and other artists. After teaching the post graduate students at the Royal Academy Schools for 27 years he has a wealth of experience to pass on to other artists. He runs introductory classes for artists as well as 10 week sessions for enthusiastic etchers in his studio in Kent. He also tutors one day a week at the Prince's Drawing School, Shoreditch, London.
The Studio Etchers have been been energetic supporters of the South East Open Studios. The Studio will be open during the South East Open Studio 2010 event. There will a show of small prints open to the public close to Christmas. Anyone wishing to visit the studio time should contact Lawrence Jenkins or Lindy Webster Artists using the studio at present include John Bushell, Anna-Mary Devereux, Felicity Gill, Alan Keeler, Jane Kellett, Mike Lancaster, Claire Longley,Vincent Matthews, Margaret Mountfield, Helen Muir, Colin Obray, Holly Pounsford, Alison Smith, Mary Tyler, Lindy Webster.