ABOUT

Hi, I'm Zoe, an abstract artist based in Oxford.

I was always passionate about art growing up, but I also loved writing and pursued a career in journalism and as an author. While I still love to write, I re-discovered my love of painting in my thirties and I now paint as much as possible. Re-discovering art has felt like reconnecting with a part of myself. You can read more about my journey here.

I'm inspired by artists such as Picasso, Basquiat, Cy Twombly and Jackson Pollock. I enjoy creating energetic, colourful and instinctive art that celebrates bold colour and texture, and looks eye-catching and unique. I paint mainly using house paint but also use acrylics, spray paint, felt-tip pens and oil sticks.

In May 2026, I'm taking part in Oxford ArtWeeks and will be exhibiting my paintings from my home. To find out more, visit Zoe Evelyn – Oxfordshire Artweeks. Please come along! You can see more pictures of my paintings and follow my Artweeks experience on Instagram, where I am @zoeevelynart

RECENT WORKS

Recent works. For more information and photographs, click on the link below each painting.

'Kinesis'

80x60cm mixed media painting

60x80cm mixed media painting

'Harmony'

60x40cm mixed media painting

'Power'

60x60cm mixed media painting

'Alive'

'Flowers'

80x60cm mixed media painting

'Wild Flowers'

80x60cm mixed media painting

'Energy'

60x60cm mixed media painting

'Merge'

'Wildness'

80x60cm mixed media painting

80x60cm mixed media painting

Interested in buying?

I am exhibiting my art at Oxford ArtWeeks 2026. Coming to my exhibition is the best way to see my art and, if you feel like it, make a purchase.

The address is 31 Woodstock Close, Oxford, OX2 8DB. There is free parking.

I am exhibiting from 1pm until 8pm on the following dates:

Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th May

Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th May

Friday 22nd May, Saturday 23rd May, Sunday 24th May, Monday 25th May

The exhibition will be relaxed, in my flat, with tea, coffee and nibbles!

I hope to see you there.

Zoe

'Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.'

Andy Warhol

'It's not who you are that holds you back; it's who you think you're not.'

Jean-Michel Basquiat