Soothing paintings

Jamie Orr is an artist based in Rockaway Beach, New York. Jamie's work is largely inspired by nature. She draws much of her inspiration from the sea and the environment in which she lives. Jamie's paintings are characterized by the use of soothing color combinations and contrasting organic textures.

I draw a lot of inspiration from Japanese and Chinese prints and cultures to paint my watercolors. The black shape of this watercolor was made with a dried fennel flower, I sometimes use broccoli, chopsticks or feathers, to obtain a different effect than with the brushes. I like to combine abstract shapes with a figurative element. I find this watercolor captivating, almost hypnotic. It is soothing, deep and mystical at the same time. It is an A3 format.

In this noisy world we live in today, it is essential to our well-being to calm, quiet, and still the mind. As an interior designer, Joshua Smith’s philosophy is that our homes should be designed as sanctuaries, and creating a dedicated space for meditation is an important part of his work. Saatchi Art invited Joshua to curate a selection of works perfectly suited for a meditative environment.