Featured artist
Jane Appleby
Canada
Specialty Categories
Painting/Drawing - Landscape
Cottage Country, oil, 24"x36"
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Mountain Plateau, oil, 30"x40"
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Belcarra Bay Expression, oil, 30"x30"
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Painting/Drawing - Floral
Iris and Wild Flowers, oil, 9"x12"
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Daffodils and Jars, oil, 11"x14"
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Wildflower Bouquet, oil, 11"x14"
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Painting/Drawing - Abstract
Autumn Expression, acrylic, 30"x40"
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Captured, acrylic, 36"x36"
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In the Moment, acrylic, 30"x40"
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Artist Statement/Bio
"My art is both a contemplative and expressive response to the natural settings I find myself in. By using colour and varied brushwork I grasp an essence of the place or moment, capturing what I sense is the “visual music” of the landscape or the feeling I experience from it. Each movement of the brush becomes a colourful note or chord which plays out the scene. Even in abstracted interpretations, the landscape enlightens and challenges me to find new ways to observe and treasure it."
Jane Appleby is a prolific and intuitive artist who paints with the vigor of her love of life, inspired by the Canadian Landscape. She often paints outdoors in the tradition of the Canadian Group of Seven as well as producing large abstracts inspired by these excursions. She has been mentored by many artists including the late Robert Genn who coined her a “full member of the 37 Club – fast and purposeful painting in 37 minutes and 37 strokes”. She now teaches this method and offers videos of her process on YouTube: Jane_Appleby_Art.
The works of Van Gogh, Mondrian, Kandinsky and Rothko have been influential to Jane, as well as those of Canadian Painters: Emily Carr, BC Binning, Jack Shadbolt and Gordon Smith. She recalls being especially moved by seeing the original works of these artists in museums.
Jane’s favourite mediums are acrylic and oil although she is proficient in watercolours and mixed media. She is initially self taught and has furthered her studies at the Federation of Canadian Artists and Emily Carr University where she received a fine art diploma.
Jane was born in the Czech Republic and immigrated to Vancouver in 1969 with her parents and brother, Frank Pochyly, who also paints. She currently lives in Burnaby with her husband, some of their young adult children (five in total), a dog and two cats. She also frequents Galiano Island, a favourite painting destination. Jane enjoys quality time with nature especially in the mountains and on forest hikes, sea-kayaking, and downhill skiing.
Jane is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has written several articles for the Art Venues Magazine for the FCA. She serves on the Gallery Committee at Port Moody Arts Centre and instructs workshops at Coquitlam’s Place Des Arts. She also teaches watercolours for the Cunard Cruise Line and an after school children’s art program for the Burnaby School Board.
Her artwork has contributed to many fundraising events including L’Arche Greater Vancouver, St. Michael’s, Big Brothers and Empty Bowls in Burnaby. She is willing to do commissions.
Jane’s current focus is creating an emotional response to the landscape using expressive brushwork and colour transitions.
Education:
Pacific Northwest Art School, Mitch Albala Oils, USA (2016) Brent Lynch Plein Air Workshop – Vancouver Island (2015)
Emily Carr University – Fine Arts Techniques Certificate (2013)
Robert/Sara Genn Workshop at Holly Hock – Plein Air to Abstract (2013)
FCA Plein Air Painting Workshops: Whistler/Saltspring Island (2013/12)
Marcia Burtt, MA, California, USA – Plein Air Acrylics (2010-2011)
Don Farrell SFCA, Vancouver- Abstraction (2008,2004,2002)
Allesandra Bitelli, SFCA, CSPWC – Composition (2004)
Suzanne Northcott, SFCA – Figure Drawing (2002)
David Langavin, SFCA – Acrylics (2001)
Mike Svob, SFCA – Oils, Watercolors (2000)
Bachelor of Science BSC- Biology, Simon Fraser University (2000)
Selected Exhibitions:
Port Moody Arts Centre: Transitions-Pein Air to Abstraction Solo Show (2017)
Centennial Theatre North Vancouver: Landscape Lyrical Abstracts Solo Show (2017)
Federation of Canadian Artists Juried Shows: “Oh Canada”, International “Crossing Boundaries” (2017)”Summer Gallery, Landscape, From Life – Honourable Mention, Post Card, Limitless, Mail In, Small, Concepts, Sketch (2016) “Landscape, Muse, Small”(2015)
Port Moody Arts Centre –Inspiring Creativity Instructors Show (2016),
In the Moment/In the Place – Solo Show (2015)
Omega Gallery Vancouver – Winter/Spring Show (2014)
Place Des Arts, Coquitlam- Art Feats Instructors Show (2014)
Port Moody Arts Centre – Passionate Outdoor Painters Show (2014)
Place Des Arts – “Unwavering” Solo Abstract Show (2013)
Place Des Arts – Passionate Outdoor Painters Show (2013)
Burnaby Art Gallery – Rental / Surrey Art Gallery Rental (2013-17)
Federation of Canadian Artists: Abstract Show – Award of Excellence (2012)
Burnaby Deer Lake Gallery “Crossings and Journeys” Duo (2010)
Semiahmoo Library, White Rock, BC – Solo Show (2009)
Shadbolt Centre: Burnaby Artists Guild Show – Featured Artist (2007)
Place Des Arts, Coquitlam – “Abstracting the Spirit” – Solo Show (2004)
Federation of Canadian Artists: Fall/Open Juried Shows (2002)
Ranger Station Art Gallery Harrison Hot Springs, “A Variety of Images” (2001) Burnaby Art Gallery: “Burnaby Through the Century” (2000)
Awards:
Federation of Canadian Artists:
Honourable Mention for “Ocean’s Turmoil”, From Life (2016)
2nd Place Award for “Wave Front”, Landscape Show (2015)
Award of Excellence for “In White”, Abstract Show (2012)
Burnaby Artists Guild
Favourite Artist
Favourite Painting – Silver “Cascades” & “Community” (2006)
Favourite Painting – Silver for “Falls and Trees” (2004)
Favourite Painting – Honourable Mention, “Indulgence” (2003)
Spirit Award Design
Mural with Bryony Hollick chosen for award. (2007)
BCMA Logo Contest
2nd place (2000)
Publications/Reviews:
Professional Experience:
Instructor:
Cunard Cruise Lines, Queen Victoria, Water Colours (2015 – 17)
Port Moody Arts Center, Acrylic and Watercolors (2015)
Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, Acrylic and Watercolours (2012 – 17)Presentor, Pecka Kucha, Coq. No.8 – Abstract Expressionism (2012)
Gallery Committee Member, Port Moody Arts Center, BC (2015-17)
Founder, Passionate Outdoor Painters Plein Air Group (2013)
Community Art Project Leader “Art of Being Together” Event, L’Arche Vancouver (2012-14)
Installation: Gifts of Holy Spirit Paintings – St. Michael’s Church, Burnaby (2007-)
"My art is both a contemplative and expressive response to the natural settings I find myself in. By using colour and varied brushwork I grasp an essence of the place or moment, capturing what I sense is the “visual music” of the landscape or the feeling I experience from it. Each movement of the brush becomes a colourful note or chord which plays out the scene. Even in abstracted interpretations, the landscape enlightens and challenges me to find new ways to observe and treasure it."
Jane Appleby is a prolific and intuitive artist who paints with the vigor of her love of life, inspired by the Canadian Landscape. She often paints outdoors in the tradition of the Canadian Group of Seven as well as producing large abstracts inspired by these excursions. She has been mentored by many artists including the late Robert Genn who coined her a “full member of the 37 Club – fast and purposeful painting in 37 minutes and 37 strokes”. She now teaches this method and offers videos of her process on YouTube: Jane_Appleby_Art.
The works of Van Gogh, Mondrian, Kandinsky and Rothko have been influential to Jane, as well as those of Canadian Painters: Emily Carr, BC Binning, Jack Shadbolt and Gordon Smith. She recalls being especially moved by seeing the original works of these artists in museums.
Jane’s favourite mediums are acrylic and oil although she is proficient in watercolours and mixed media. She is initially self taught and has furthered her studies at the Federation of Canadian Artists and Emily Carr University where she received a fine art diploma.
Jane was born in the Czech Republic and immigrated to Vancouver in 1969 with her parents and brother, Frank Pochyly, who also paints. She currently lives in Burnaby with her husband, some of their young adult children (five in total), a dog and two cats. She also frequents Galiano Island, a favourite painting destination. Jane enjoys quality time with nature especially in the mountains and on forest hikes, sea-kayaking, and downhill skiing.
Jane is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has written several articles for the Art Venues Magazine for the FCA. She serves on the Gallery Committee at Port Moody Arts Centre and instructs workshops at Coquitlam’s Place Des Arts. She also teaches watercolours for the Cunard Cruise Line and an after school children’s art program for the Burnaby School Board.
Her artwork has contributed to many fundraising events including L’Arche Greater Vancouver, St. Michael’s, Big Brothers and Empty Bowls in Burnaby. She is willing to do commissions.
Jane’s current focus is creating an emotional response to the landscape using expressive brushwork and colour transitions.
Education:
Pacific Northwest Art School, Mitch Albala Oils, USA (2016) Brent Lynch Plein Air Workshop – Vancouver Island (2015)
Emily Carr University – Fine Arts Techniques Certificate (2013)
Robert/Sara Genn Workshop at Holly Hock – Plein Air to Abstract (2013)
FCA Plein Air Painting Workshops: Whistler/Saltspring Island (2013/12)
Marcia Burtt, MA, California, USA – Plein Air Acrylics (2010-2011)
Don Farrell SFCA, Vancouver- Abstraction (2008,2004,2002)
Allesandra Bitelli, SFCA, CSPWC – Composition (2004)
Suzanne Northcott, SFCA – Figure Drawing (2002)
David Langavin, SFCA – Acrylics (2001)
Mike Svob, SFCA – Oils, Watercolors (2000)
Bachelor of Science BSC- Biology, Simon Fraser University (2000)
Selected Exhibitions:
Port Moody Arts Centre: Transitions-Pein Air to Abstraction Solo Show (2017)
Centennial Theatre North Vancouver: Landscape Lyrical Abstracts Solo Show (2017)
Federation of Canadian Artists Juried Shows: “Oh Canada”, International “Crossing Boundaries” (2017)”Summer Gallery, Landscape, From Life – Honourable Mention, Post Card, Limitless, Mail In, Small, Concepts, Sketch (2016) “Landscape, Muse, Small”(2015)
Port Moody Arts Centre –Inspiring Creativity Instructors Show (2016),
In the Moment/In the Place – Solo Show (2015)
Omega Gallery Vancouver – Winter/Spring Show (2014)
Place Des Arts, Coquitlam- Art Feats Instructors Show (2014)
Port Moody Arts Centre – Passionate Outdoor Painters Show (2014)
Place Des Arts – “Unwavering” Solo Abstract Show (2013)
Place Des Arts – Passionate Outdoor Painters Show (2013)
Burnaby Art Gallery – Rental / Surrey Art Gallery Rental (2013-17)
Federation of Canadian Artists: Abstract Show – Award of Excellence (2012)
Burnaby Deer Lake Gallery “Crossings and Journeys” Duo (2010)
Semiahmoo Library, White Rock, BC – Solo Show (2009)
Shadbolt Centre: Burnaby Artists Guild Show – Featured Artist (2007)
Place Des Arts, Coquitlam – “Abstracting the Spirit” – Solo Show (2004)
Federation of Canadian Artists: Fall/Open Juried Shows (2002)
Ranger Station Art Gallery Harrison Hot Springs, “A Variety of Images” (2001) Burnaby Art Gallery: “Burnaby Through the Century” (2000)
Awards:
Federation of Canadian Artists:
Honourable Mention for “Ocean’s Turmoil”, From Life (2016)
2nd Place Award for “Wave Front”, Landscape Show (2015)
Award of Excellence for “In White”, Abstract Show (2012)
Burnaby Artists Guild
Favourite Artist
Favourite Painting – Silver “Cascades” & “Community” (2006)
Favourite Painting – Silver for “Falls and Trees” (2004)
Favourite Painting – Honourable Mention, “Indulgence” (2003)
Spirit Award Design
Mural with Bryony Hollick chosen for award. (2007)
BCMA Logo Contest
2nd place (2000)
Publications/Reviews:
- “Between Cottages” Story Book by Jane Appleby with paintings and photos by Passionate Outdoor Painters – First Choice Books Publishers (2015)
- Federation of Canadian Artists: Art Venues Magazine Articles by Jane Appleby: “The Reality of Abstraction”-Feature (Sept/Oct 2016) ,”Passion of Plein Air”- Feature (July/Aug 2016), “In the Mood” (Dec 2015), “Little Gems about Painting Small” (May/June 2015)
- Canadian Greeting Cards – Snowy Inlet (2013), Winters Peace, Cypress Mt. (2012)
- BC Artists Book – Volume Three, Juried Publication (2012)
- Living with Christ – Novalis Publishing Front Cover, detail of Painting: Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Feb. 2012)
- BC Catholic Photo/Interview -“Celebrating for a Cause” Malin Jordan (March 22/10)
- United Way Community Spirit Award – Mural Art used for award (2007)
- News leader Burnaby/NewWest Feature – Wanda Chow (March 30/06)
- BC Catholic Feature/Interview/Photos – Maureen Mahon (May 8/06)
- Tri City News – “Mural Priceless Legacy”- Larry Pruner (Sept.25/05)
- Vancouver Sun – “No Plain Jane Art Show at Place Des Art” (Feb.16/04)
- Multi Faith Calendar May Image: “Cascades” (2012), Dec Image: “Wisdom” (2014)
- Vancouver Sun News– Around Town (Feb 16, 2004)
- Burnaby Now News -Studio Tour June 14, 2003, Review April 11, 2001
Professional Experience:
Instructor:
Cunard Cruise Lines, Queen Victoria, Water Colours (2015 – 17)
Port Moody Arts Center, Acrylic and Watercolors (2015)
Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, Acrylic and Watercolours (2012 – 17)Presentor, Pecka Kucha, Coq. No.8 – Abstract Expressionism (2012)
Gallery Committee Member, Port Moody Arts Center, BC (2015-17)
Founder, Passionate Outdoor Painters Plein Air Group (2013)
Community Art Project Leader “Art of Being Together” Event, L’Arche Vancouver (2012-14)
Installation: Gifts of Holy Spirit Paintings – St. Michael’s Church, Burnaby (2007-)
Gallery Representation
Gallery 88, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Workshops/Classes Offered
Workshops/Classes offered through artists and at Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
