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Original paintings
Artist Statement
Hello, I Am Jane. "Restraint" has never been one of my strong attributes, and with creative play and a sense of humour I forge ahead onto any canvas or paper daring to cross my path.
The idea or inspiration of a landscape takes on a whole new meaning, as I do not intentionally try to capture realism, but a sense, a feeling of an emotion. An impression of sorts and a reaction to what I am looking at. A visual narrative, that may come into focus and maybe not. An image simple or complex that embraces my sometimes unorthodox approach, using a collection of mixed mediums and coloured paints and inks. Be it acrylic, watercolour or any mixed medium, including gold and silver foils with various processes and applications. My practice presently finds me teaching and travelling for workshops and creating colorful paintings for corporate and private interiors. As I thoroughly enjoy the designing and production of commission work that has me collaborating with interior designers, architects as well as the custom intimate residential and cottage home owners."
Education & Career
Diploma | BA | BEd | MEd
Artist | Designer | Educator | Writer
Jane holds a Masters degree and a Bachelors degree in Education from the University of New Brunswick, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Design from Sheridan College. Her current studio practice combines painting and mixed media techniques and her paintings have been shown in numerous group and solo exhibitions. Her art is represented in corporate and private collections throughout Canada as well as in Holland, and the USA. She has acted as an advisor and juror for many design competitions and has given workshops and lectures on art, design and creativity for Colleges and Universities throughout North America, India, France and Italy. She has designed and facilitated 48 courses for adult learners and students at NBCCD as well as 34 conferences, custom workshops and education services (designed and facilitated). Jane contributed to the design column for the Telegraph-Journal in Saint John, and various design publications and presently works as a freelance artist, designer and Owner of Bankside Cottage Gallery, New Brunswick. Jane has acted as a design consultant for several commercial and residential design firms, with her work being featured on HGTV. Recently retired as the Head of the Design Department at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, where she had been a Professor, Studio Head and Coordinator since 1982 in both the Design and Graphics departments. Jane is a lifelong Artist Designer and Practitioner.
Current Activities
Current Activities
Current Activities
Currently, Jane is a full-time artist, skillfully combining paint and mixed media techniques to create one of a kind unique paintings. Jane also regularly shares her painting techniques in workshops, both in Maritime Provinces and Provence, France.
Custom Paintings
Current Activities
Current Activities
Jane creates custom paintings for corporate, public, and private collections. She collaborates with interior designers, architects, artists, and residential home owners. With an ability to create for a specific space in mind, her work has been recognized and featured on HGTV. As an artist and designer Jane is able to create a painting that connects with your unique vision and space.
Custom Work
Destination Workshops
Destination Workshops
Destination Workshops
Destination Workshops
Destination Workshops