Category Archives: Jennifer Williamson
Curriculum Vitae
Exhibitions:
2012/ 2013
- Silk Purse Gallery, West Vancouver, BC (Solo Show) (Feb. 7 – 19, 2012)
- Foyer Gallery, Squamish, BC (Solo Show) ( Sept. 11th to Oct. 8th, 2012)
- Maple Ridge Art Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC (September, 2012)
- Mikelson Festival of Arts, White Rock, BC (July 14/15 & 21/22, 2012)
- Vancouver Home and Design Show, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver (Oct. 11 – 14, 2012) (Featured Artist)
- B.C. Home & Garden Show, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver (Feb. 20 – 24, 2013) (Featured Artist)
2011
- Sopa Fine Arts Gallery, Kelowna, BC (April, 2011 – Group Show)
- Dublin Crossing Pub & Restaurant, Surrey, BC “A Night of Art, Wine Tasting & Live Music” (Group Show)
- Wired Monk Coffee House, Surrey, BC
- Aqua Vitae Spa, White Rock, BC
- Water Shed Arts Cafe, Langley, BC (June, 2011 – Featured artist)
- Harmony Arts Festival, July 29th to August 1st, 2011 (Juried Show) (Top Selling Artist)
- Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver, BC (September, 2011) (Featured artist)
- One of a Kind Show, Vancouver, BC (Juried Show) (December, 2011)
2010
- “Arts Alive” (Community Art Festival), Langley, BC
- Urban Art Gallery, Langley, BC (Featured artist)
- The Neighbourhood Art Studios & Gallery, Langley, BC
Education (Art related):
Professional Artists’ Oil Painting Workshop, South Pasadena, California – September, 2012
Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver, BC – September, 2011
Natural Hydraulic Lime Plasters, [Tadelakt], Vancouver, BC – July, 2011
Architectural Enhancements Decorative Concrete, Seattle, WA - March, 2011
M.A.H. Decorative Art Academy, Kentucky, USA – May, 2010
Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver, BC – September to December, 2009
The Art Studios, Langley, BC – October, 2008 to June, 2009
Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes - February to October, 2008
Seattle School of Art & Design, Seattle, WA – April, 2008
Kelly S. King Academy of Art, Seattle, WA – April, 2007
Artist Statement
My inspiration to paint is a God-given gift that I cherish. I find myself compelled to improvise & experiment with my art; this makes it genuine & unique.
Often people experience an emotional response to my artwork, and this profoundly affects me. When someone connects with a painting, it affirms a deep conviction I have that I have found my Calling in this life.
I am an abstract impressionist painter. Rather than create a literal image, I seek to capture a feeling or experience. This way the viewer is more likely to discover something that is personally meaningful to them. It is with great humility that I reflect upon the beauty & serenity my paintings portray.
My work is an organic collection of landscapes, seasons, nature & essence. I am as likely to find inspiration in the simplicity of a rock, as I am in the majesty of a mountain range.
In contemplating my journey as an artist, I can’t even imagine where I will be in a few years’ time. With so much passion, determination & commitment, my journey is sure to be an exhilarating one!
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Having studied texture mediums from all over the world for about 20 years, I have several mineral based textures that I incorporate into the majority of my paintings. All are water based and environmentally friendly, natural products (and none are drywall mud!). Many have marble powders and limestone in them.
In addition, I use the “Golden” Professional line of Acrylic-based textures (some of my favourite are the Pumice, glass bead gel, crackle, tar gel).
Acrylic paints & glazes 80% of the time; mineral (powder) pigments & mica powders 20% of the time.
For those times that I use Resin in my art, it is always 2-part, environmentally friendly, professional quality resin. I have a few different product lines I draw from.
Biography
A fascination with texture has motivated Jenn’s exploration for knowledge, training, and the acquisition of the finest products available. It is a combination of unconventional materials, and Jenn’s accomplished skill in applying them, that form the foundation of every painting she creates. Jenn’s unique painting style is a striking convergence of refined texture, exquisite colour and luxurious patinas.
Her intuitive sense of composition and colour are evident in each body of work she unveils; from the ‘soft & subtle’ to the ‘bold and compelling’, Jenn’s style is unmistakably distinct.
Jenn creates the finest quality, original paintings any discerning collector would appreciate.
Jenn was born in White Rock, BC. North Vancouver, BC was home to her during her elementary & high school years. She now resides in the Fraser Valley with her husband and two boys.