Biography and Artists Statement
About
Jane Armstrong is an established B.C. Artist and resides in West Vancouver where she has her studio.
Jane started her career in 1992 and as of 2003 she started painting full time. She is an active member the Federation of Canadian Artists and North Shore Artists Guild. Jane originally worked in watercolour then transitioned into oil and now primarily works in acrylic, her work would be described as Contemporary Expressionism. She has also received numerous awards over the years. Her work can be found in Private and Corporate Collections throughout the world.
Jane has traveled extensively in Europe and has been inspired by the warm earthy tones of France and Italy, very different from the refreshing cool and subtle colours of B.C. Her work is big, bold, colourful and textured, her painterly brushstrokes come through in a free and unencumbered way expressing the artist's emotions.
“I am the happiest in my studio, listening to music and creating a piece of artwork, with the dogs lying around passing judgment. I find that art comes from the soul; I am passionate about colour, shape, texture and form and incorporate that into my paintings. I love the simplicity of shapes. I am not afraid to experiment with different techniques and because of this my work is constantly evolving. When I paint I get lost in my artwork, it can take on a life of its own and time passes unnoticed. It’s very meditative; I am at peace in my studio. I paint in acrylic for its versatility and quickness of drying.”
Solo Shows
2010 Art Exhibition West Vancouver Municipal Hall
2001 West Vancouver Memorial Library Art Gallery
Group Shows
2016 Three Person Art Show at Hampton Art Gallery "Under the Sun"
2014 Rendezvous Art Gallery Group Show "Seasons" May 2014
2014 North Shore Artists Guild Annual Spring and Winter Shows
2013 “DepARTures” Ferry Building West Vancouver
2012 North Shore Artists Guild Annual Spring and Winter Show
2012 Harmony Arts Festival
2011 North Shore Artists Guild Annual Spring and Winter Shows
2011 Harmony Arts Festival
2010 Harmony Arts Festival
2010 Ferry Building West Vancouver
2010 Leighton Art Gallery Vancouver
2009 Ferry Building West Vancouver 3 Person Show
2008 Rendezvous Art Gallery
2008 North Shore Artists Guild Spring Show
2007 North Show Artists Guild Spring and Winter Shows
2007 Harmony Arts Festival
2006 North Show Artists Guild Spring and Winter Shows
2005 Jenkins Showler Art Gallery
2005 Gainsborough Gallery, Calgary
2005 Federation of Canadian Artists - “Art Fusion” Granville Island
2005 Delany’s Coffee House - West Vancouver - 3 Person
2004 West Vancouver Memorial Library
2004 Harmony Arts Festival
2004 North Shore Artists Guild Winter and Fall Shows
2003 North Shore Artists Guild Winter and Spring Shows
2002 North Shore Artists Guild Winter and Spring Shows
2000 Federation of Canadian Artists
Awards
2008 North Shore Artists Guild Spring Show - Jurors Choice
2006 North Shore Artists Guild Winter Show - Jurors Choice
2005 Federation of Canadian Artists - Jurors Choice
2005 North Shore Artists Guild Spring Show Honourable Mention
2004 North Shore Artists Guild Winter Show Honourable Mention
2003 North Shore Artists Guild Spring Show Honourable Mention
Cultural Affiliations
North Shore Artist Guild
Federation of Canadian Artists
Corporate Collections
Rescan Environmental Services
Davis LLP Legal Services
Fes Mobility
Private Collections
China
Hong Kong
England
Sweden
Bermuda
California
Colorado
New York
B.C.
Alberta
Ontario
Hawaii