https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk 117088053 The Secret Sketchbook Those who have seen it, held it, discovered it, have shared their delight. It's hard to put into words the spirit that this secret sketchbook contains. But what exactly is it? I invite you step into my private space as I create portraits in my yearly sketch-a-day diary. 2026 has just begun and you can be part of my sacred circle. Each day, a single portrait emerges on a full page of my diary. This is a living object, unfolding day by day, full of spirit, vulnerability and heart. Some days I am erratic, others restful, some anxious, others playful... that is the hidden heart of this diary, it meets me exactly as I am. These sketches are never repeated, one-offs, and not public (as of January 7th 2026). They are revealed only to those who are part of this intimate circle. Will you join me as I uncover a daily portrait in my secret sketchbook? Choose your preference and maybe even keep a part of this one-off keepsake from 2026. The Daily Witness. Receive the diary every day for the whole of 2026 via private WhatsApp. Engage, comment, vote, and witness this quiet, intentional sketch. Experience the sketches and the spirit, as they appear, one day at a time. The Archivist. (Limited to 10 collectors) For those who wish to hold a fragment of this sacred object. Receive a hand-gathered selection of 6 original sketches (3 pages) at the year end, personally curated by me to reflect the year’s highlights. Each comes with a personal note sharing inspiration, thought, and process. A permanent, intimate record of the diary’s spirit, captured at its most vulnerable. Full Witness access included via WhatsApp. The Leafbearer. (Limited to just 10 collectors - 9 remaining ) Holders of the ultimate connection: own one original diary leaf per month of your choosing (12 total pages/24 sketches for the year). At year-end, the claimed leaves are hand-bound into a personal volume, accompanied by a personal note reflecting the persona, metamorphosis and the spirit alive in each page. Full Witness access included via WhatsApp. 95.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/the-secret-sketchbook https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416806062/MonTue.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416806053/1SecretSketchbook2026.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416806056/firstsecond.jpg 117088053 new in stock 117068964 Laurel & Hardy Study - 'I’m not as dumb as you look!' Original mixed media study by Jen Allen “I’m not as dumb as you look!” – Stan Laurel This original piece is pencil and paint on canvas textured art paper. It is mounted in a black 10 x 12 inch mount ready to drop into a standard size frame. Certificate of authenticity. Free Shipping Flexible payment options available. 395.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/im-not-as-dumb-as-you-look https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416707320/Laurel_Hardy_look_table.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416707317/Laurel_Hardy_look.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416707323/Laurel_Hardy_look_closeup.jpg 117068964 new out of stock 116096409 The Ultimate VIP Art Indulgence — Private Studio Day with Jen Allen Step into my studio for a truly one-of-a-kind art experience. This is the new way I do exhibitions: No crowds, no waiting, no traditional gallery format. This is purely for art lovers, collectors, and devoted fans. You don’t need any art skill or experience to enjoy it. Spend a day as a VIP guest while I create a working sketch, which you keep as a signed, personal memento. Relax, sip bubbly, tea, or coffee, and enjoy a light lunch while we chat, explore my sketchbooks, and see works in progress. The day is designed for one or two people, whether you seek a quiet personal escape or a shared indulgence with a friend. Your VIP Experience Includes: - Private behind-the-scenes studio tour and insight into my creative process - Live working sketch, signed and yours to take home - Exploration of sketchbooks and works in progress - Pampering refreshments and light lunch - Intimate conversation and personal guidance Your Day at a Glance: 11:00 – Welcome with bubbly or tea/coffee 11:15 – Studio tour and works-in-progress 11:45 – Live working sketch demonstration 12:30 – Lunch and relaxed conversation 13:15 – Explore sketchbooks and behind-the-scenes insights 13:45 – Select your signed sketch or small study 14:00 – Departure or optional extra time to linger Location & Booking: Studio in the heart of Blackpool’s vibrant arts scene. Perfect for a mini creative break. Book now and schedule anytime over the next 12 months. Buy now and choose a convenient date after purchase. Interest-free instalments and Pay-in-3 available. Usually £325 or £550 for 2 people. Book today and SAVE! A Rare Opportunity: This is no longer a traditional exhibition for the many! This is your unique experience. Spaces are extremely limited. Secure your VIP day today and experience art the way it’s meant to be enjoyed: private, intimate, and utterly indulgent. 295.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/studiovisit https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/414642528/LR_IMG_8015.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/413461503/Studio_sketchbook_squareselfieLR.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/413461566/ArtStudio.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/413461587/IMG_7955.JPG 116096409 new in stock 116091291 A Private Art Encounter – A Tailor-Made Creative Experience Step behind the canvas and into a world of inspiration. I’m offering an exclusive opportunity to spend a full day (10am-4pm) immersed in creativity — a personal, unforgettable studio experience with me, Jen Allen, an internationally collected artist celebrated for capturing transformation and grace. Usually £250 or £350 for 2 people. Book today and save £51! Guided by my creative process, you’ll explore your own artistic voice — from the first brushstroke to a finished piece — leaving not only with artwork you’ve created, but with renewed confidence, insight, and a deeper connection to your creativity. Your exclusive one-to-one experience includes: Personal guidance and hands-on tuition with me in my working studio All professional materials provided Refreshments (bubbly!) and a light lunch Souvenirs from the day — photographs and your own original artwork Location My studio sits in the heart of Blackpool’s vibrant seaside arts scene — perfect for turning your experience into a creative weekend or midweek escape. Spread the Cost Book now and schedule any time in 2026. Interest-free instalments and Pay-in-3 available at checkout. Gift-Ready Every booking includes a beautifully presented certificate — perfect to gift. Bring a Friend! Why not share the day with your partner-in-crime for a creative escape? Two easels, one unforgettable experience. <i>Book for two and save even more! Spaces are strictly limited — secure your experience today. 199.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/art-encounter https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/413460822/easel+_instruction_laugh.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/413448618/Working_sketchbooksLR.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/413460867/Landscape_instruction_easel.jpg 116091291 new in stock 113687595 Limited Edition Prints - A Calendar of Portraits of Marilyn Monroe Four exclusive Limited edition giclée prints, symbolically tied to the seasons - celebrating the many sides of Marilyn Monroe. Available individually or acquire three and GET THE FOURTH FREE! ARTIST STATEMENT: Born in June under the sign of Gemini, Marilyn Monroe embodied contrast and creativity, qualities that defined both her art and her life. This month, as we mark her birth, I’m reflecting on the woman behind the icon. Seventy years ago, she made a bold and ground-breaking move: founding Marilyn Monroe Productions and becoming one of the first women in Hollywood to claim artistic control over her image and career. It was an act of independence and vision – and that’s why she continues to fascinate me. I’ve painted Marilyn many times, not just as a symbol, but as a woman full of contrasts: vulnerable and powerful, playful and profound. She remains one of the most visually dynamic and emotionally layered subjects I’ve ever painted. In this series, I’ve chosen four of my favourite portraits, each one reflecting a different side of her spirit and symbolically tied to a season. Like the passing year, these portraits trace the shifts in Marilyn’s persona: from playful bloom to fierce confidence, luminous fame to quiet introspection. Together, they form a portrait of a woman who was charming, enduring, enigmatic and always compelling. PRINT DETAILS: • Giclée fine art print on 310gsm archival paper • Hand-signed and numbered by Jen Allen • Limited to 100 prints of each portrait • Printed size: 13 x 13 inches • Framed size: 21 x 21 inches (double framed, heat-sealed to protect the print and ready to hang) - Free UK postage and packing. • Unframed size: 15 x 15 inches (perfect for custom framing) - Free worldwide shipping • Certificate of Authenticity • Shipped directly from the artist’s studio SPRING ‘Sugar Coated’ Sweetness with a knowing smile SUMMER ‘To Have Your Heart’ Fierce femininity in full bloom AUTUMN ‘I'm Not Interested in Money’ Glamour. Chaos. Stardom. WINTER 'Imperfection Is Beauty' The woman beneath the icon Flexible payment options are available at check-out, including 0% interest monthly instalments. Prefer to pay via bank transfer? Contact me for details. Whether you're drawn to a single season or the full calendar of Marilyn’s spirit, I hope this series brings a spark of her story into your space. Please note: International shipping charges do not include the destination country’s duty, tax or customs fees. 375.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/marilyn-monroe https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/405333600/MMCalendar_FRAMED.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/405333453/MM_SpringLR.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/405333459/MM_summerLR.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/405333450/MM_AutumnLR.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/405333456/MM_WinterLR.jpg 113687595 new in stock 113328891 Laurel & Hardy Study - 'Hollywood duo' Original mixed media painting by Jen Allen “I’m going to Hollywood if I have to crawl on my hands and knees!” This original drawing is pencil and paint on fine art paper. It is mounted in a black 10 x 12 inch mount ready to drop into a standard size frame. Certificate of authenticity. Free Shipping Flexible payment options available. 445.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/hollywood-duo https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416707110/Laurel_Hardy_Holywood_holding.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416707116/Laurel_Hardy_Holywood_closeup.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/416707113/Laurel_Hardy_Holywood_table.jpg 113328891 new out of stock 112917573 Limited Edition Print 'Busy Bodies' - Celebrating 100 Years of Laurel & Hardy Limited Edition Giclée Print by Jen Allen This exclusive fine art print marks 100 years since Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy first collaborated at Hal Roach Studios, the beginning of a partnership that shaped comedy history. Featuring the duo in costume from their classic film 'Busy Bodies', this portrait is a heartfelt tribute to their timeless charm and a legacy that continues to bring joy across generations. Only 100 prints available – one for every year of their of their shared screen journey. ✔️ Hand-signed and numbered by Jen Allen ✔️ Certificate of Authenticity included. Sent directly from the Artist's studio. Add this timeless tribute to your collection while they last! FRAMED EDITION 26 x 20 inch Giclée print on 310gsm fine art paper. Heat-sealed, mounted, and framed in a 40mm black wooden frame. FREE UK shipping. UNFRAMED EDITION 26 x 20 inch Giclée print on 310gsm fine art paper. FREE worldwide shipping. ✔️ Flexible payment options available at checkout (0% interest monthly instalments included) Prefer to pay by bank transfer? Email me for details. Please note: International shipping charges do not include the destination country’s duty, tax or customs fees. 🎨 The original painting ‘Busy Bodies’, has sold. Want one similar? Commission your own, unique original today. Please email me to enquire. 325.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/laurel-hardy https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/402857034/LR_LaurelandHardyFramedonwall.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/402857037/LR_LaurelandHardyPrintFramed.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/402857040/LR_LaurelAndHardyPrintPaper.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/402857043/LR_LaurelandhardyRoom.jpg 112917573 new in stock 108127908 Become a 'Backstage in Blackpool' Backer! I’ve a brand-new project which will culminate in an exhibition and I’d LOVE to have your support as I make this new collection of contemporary paintings a reality. Learn more about the 'Backstage in Blackpool' project on the PROJECT page of my website I’ve put together several reward packages that I’d love for you to consider contributing towards, so I can spend the next months researching, documenting, sketching and painting this brand-new collection. Each tier offers unique Jen Allen goodies, including originals. As the tiers increase, availability is limited. You can secure original art created for this exhibition before I even begin! Interest free payment options are available at check-out, so you can spread the cost of one of the higher tier packages below. Tiers for support / patrons: £50 - Unlimited (Most Popular) • Access to my Backstage in Blackpool private blog featuring regular updates, photos, videos and notes. • First access to my regular video round ups and clips from behind the scenes. • Your name printed in my Backstage in Blackpool souvenir exhibition brochure. • 2 x VIP tickets to my exhibition and private view*. • 2 x Signed, Backstage in Blackpool exhibition souvenir brochure (RRP £15) • A signed, souvenir Backstage in Blackpool poster print of a selection of my art produced for my exhibition. £250 - 10 available (6 Remaining) • All the £50 package rewards, plus… • An ORIGINAL Backstage in Blackpool mounted sketch from my collection/exhibition (RRP £450+) £1000 - 5 available (3 Remaining) • All the £250 package rewards, plus… • A private ONE-TO-ONE 30-minute video chat to talk about my Backstage in Blackpool exhibition plans, my work and process, the evolution of the Backstage in Blackpool project and answer any questions you might wish to ask. • An ORIGINAL Backstage in Blackpool 20 x 20” PAINTING from my exhibition (RRP £1295). Reserved for delivery to you after they have been exhibited in galleries. £2500 - 2 available (0 Remaining) • All the £250 package rewards, plus… • A private ONE-TO-ONE 30-minute video chat to talk about my exhibition plans, my work and process, the evolution of the project and answer any questions you might wish to ask. • An ORIGINAL Backstage in Blackpool 30 x 30” PAINTING from my exhibition (RRP £2495). Reserved for delivery to you after they have been exhibited in Galleries. £5000 - 1 available (0 Remaining) • All the £2500 package rewards, plus… • FIRST SELECTION of ANY of the Backstage in Blackpool featured original artworks, including up to 72 x 48” (RRP £4995). Reserved for delivery to you after they have been exhibited in Galleries. (Only ONE of these packages are available for the serious collector, which include THREE original Backstage in Blackpool paintings (1 x 20x20”, 1 x 30x30” and 1 x larger work) plus ONE original Backstage in Blackpool sketch - giving you £9000 worth of Jen Allen original art created for Backstage in Blackpool!) * VIP ticket to the Backstage in Blackpool private view, includes champagne and meet-and-greet with Jen for the project exhibition which will take place in Blackpool in the latter half 2024/early 2025. Please note; you will be liable for travel and accommodation expenses. T&Cs – Backers must be over 18 years old. By contributing funds in exchange for rewards you agree that your contribution is made voluntarily and at your own risk. Contributions are non-refundable, except as required by applicable law. Unless specified, all original artwork created for this project will be available to backers in the different tiers on a first come, first served basis. Artwork will not be allocated until all exhibitions have been fulfilled. By contributing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Disclaimer – As a creative with a project goal, I will do everything in my power to fulfil this project culminating in an exhibition. Should I not be able to host the exhibition in a suitable gallery, an alternative venue will be found. The Backstage in Blackpool exhibition will be held in Blackpool, with an aim to tour other galleries and venues if sufficient interest is shown. Backers will be kept informed throughout of my progress via email and project private blog. If you have any questions / prefer to pay via balance transfer - please contact me for information. 50.00 GBP https://shop.artbyjen.co.uk/product/backstage-blackpool https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422180907/Norman_portrait_smile.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422180895/Backstage_Jen.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422180898/FunnyGirlsDressingroom3.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422180310/Jen_backstage_camera.jpg 108127908 new in stock