Collection: Jennifer Webb

Jennifer Webb creates paintings of Brisbane and paintings of sailing among other ocean-insipred themes.

She grew up in country NSW before moving to Melbourne for university, already carrying a strong but conflicted pull toward art. One parent recognised her natural ability early and bought her oil paints at eleven, while the other discouraged art studies in favour of a “proper career.” Despite being invited into an adult group exhibition at thirteen—where she sold out—she continued to hear that art wasn’t a real career. In response, she pursued private study in art theory, history, and technique throughout two separate careers in the health field. Travel and painting remained lifelong priorities, and it was ultimately the experience of living and working in Brazil that solidified her path as a professional artist.

Throughout her career, Webb has explored a wide range of evolving themes, though three major series have endured: The Ocean, Figures, and City Skylines. Her city works, particularly those inspired by Melbourne and Brisbane (although she travels and paints international cities as well), examine the relationship between iconic water views and unique urban identity, expressed through her distinctive “Rectangularist” style—where landmarks are reduced to essential abstract forms, texture, and mood. Her ocean-inspired works vary widely in approach, medium, and substrate to reflect the different sensations of being underwater, walking a shoreline, or observing the sea’s movement, incorporating inks, glazes, varnish layers, and mixed media on yupo, canvas, board, and linen.

Sailing and boats are often portrayed in her water views.