Jenny Hamilton

Jenny Hamilton is a Belfast artist whose work is deeply inspired by the natural world and the urban green spaces that surround her. She uses a variety of abstract and traditional techniques in layers of oils, acrylics and pastels on canvas to capture the subtle colours, depth and detail of the subject.

Whether it’s a hidden splash of colour off a city path or the vibrant flowers she encounters in everyday life, Jenny’s paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia and joy. Drawing from childhood memories of making daisy chains, hiding in rhododendron bushes, or a bloom of purple hydrangeas in a grandmother’s garden, her work invites viewers to reconnect with the simple pleasures of nature. Her floral compositions are more than just representations of flowers; they embody the emotional significance of these plants—the wedding bouquet of peonies, a mothers favourite sweet peas, or the forget-me-nots that serve as a tender reminder of a friend.

Jenny’s paintings aim to offer a hopeful, uplifting experience, drawing on the changing seasons as symbols of renewal and the promise of brighter days ahead. With a keen eye for the beauty in everyday moments, she celebrates the transformative power of nature to heal and inspire.

A graduate of the University of Ulster with a degree in Fine and Applied Art, where she specialised in ceramics. She later opened a pottery, card and gift shop while also establishing an illustration business before focusing fully on painting. Jenny is a member of the Ulster Society of Women Artists. Her work has earned her recognition through various awards, and she continues to exhibit her vibrant, nature-inspired pieces.