‘The Power of Love’ – Jo Gough, Original Acrylic on Canvas

“I am a Cheshire born artist who has always had a passion for painting. Growing up there was rarely a time when I did not have a pencil or a paintbrush in my hand but like many of us, when it came to picking a career path, I started to think more practically about my future. It was a close call between Art and IT, but in the end, I listened to my head and opted to study for an HND in computer programming and went on to work for Local Government for many years. Despite making this career decision, my heart would not be silenced and I continue to indulge in my passion for art in my spare time.

At first, I did this for self enjoyment, but as friends and family started to make requests, I soon realised the potential to earn a living doing what I loved. My love of iconic landmarks, flowers and vibrant colours have combined together beautifully to create nostalgic paintings and special places. I work primarily with acrylic paint applied to various size canvases to create highly textured and utterly unique pieces. My attention to detail is paramount in all my work and is a result of hours spent studying photographs of the subject matter.

My sunny disposition is reflected in my artwork resulting in a joyful body of work. My base is a small studio at home in Cheshire where I live with my husband, three children, a cat, a mini lop rabbit called louis and a cavapoo puppy called Ted!” Jo Gough