Jo Tunmer

Oil painter, printmaker


A new collection of original prints is now available alongside oil landscapes on wood, canvas and perspex. Great garden studio with easy parking.

Telephone: 01223 573919
Email: jo@jotunmer.com
Website: www.jotunmer.com

  • Studio open by invitation
  • Commissions taken
  • Tuition given


I am best known for my contemporary landscapes, often characterised by a low horizon and rich skies on canvas, paper, perspex and wood. My work is often large in scale and contains many thin layers of paint, which I then scratch away to reveal the underlying colours.  I also sometimes use pure graphite pencils and gold leaf to add texture. I originally trained in Furnishing Textiles at The London College of Furniture.  I then studied at The Cambridge School of Art and now live and have my studio in Cambridge, UK, after returning from living in Southern California.  In 2012 I completed the Certificate in Advanced Printmaking at The Curwen Print Study Centre. 

For the past few years I have been exhibiting in New York, London and locally in Cambridgeshire.  More recently I have been focusing on private and commercial commissions, including a large commission for Addenbrooke's Hospital. 

The landscape works of US artists Diebenkorn and Thiebaud, whose techniques of combining colour and pattern are a constant source of inspiration for me. 

My work can be purchased through Cambridge Contemporary Art as well as other UK galleries.


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Up Coming Events

13 Mar 2013
Sohdabox Photography

SohdaBoxSohdaBox offers a bespoke photography service for artists and creative professionals.  As a professional...

03 Jul 2011
Display at Heffers bookshop, Trinity St, Cambridge

Heffers Bookshop in Trinity Street, Cambridge have kindly given Cambridge Open Studios some display space in the art...

10 Jun 2011
Charity Art Auction at Haddenham Galleries

On Saturday 16th July from 6.30 - 8.30 pm Haddenham Galleries will be hosting a charity event, raising money for Cam-...

13 Apr 2013
Cambridge Drawing Society

The Annual Cambridge Drawing Society 2013 Exhibition starts today, 13 April and is on every day until 20 April. Doors...

13 Apr 2013
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Cambridge Drawing Society

The 2013 Annual Exhibition opens on 13 April until 20 April.  Doors open at 10 am every day until 5.30 pm. ...

13 Apr 2013
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Cambridge Drawing Society

The 2013 Annual Cambridge Drawing Society Exhibition starts today. 13 April until 20 April. Open from 10 until 5.30 pm...

22 Feb 2013
Over Gallery

I have several oil paintings, prints and cards on display at the Over Gallery, 25 High Street, Over CB24 5RB.
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22 Feb 2013
Over Gallery

I have several paintings, prints and cards on display at the Over Gallery.  For opening times please contact Helen...

09 Oct 2012
Cambridge Contemporary Art - It's All About The Paintings!

Six new oil-on-wood panels will be showcased during the exhibition 'It's All About The Paintings!" at Cambridge...

20 May 2012
The Purple Printmakers launch, Curwen Print Study Centre, June 2012 Certificate Show

The five Printmakers graduating from the June Certificate in Printmaking course at The Curwen Print Study Centre will...

23 Nov 2011
Christmas Show at Cambridge Contemporary Art

I am exhibiting at Cambridge Contemporary Art from 26 November until 24 December 2011. Smal oils on wood panels and...

08 Mar 2010