About Me
My Interest
Jackie’s lifelong interest in drawing and painting has evolved into a passionate pursuit. After a mid-life career change, she decided to enrich her skills and broaden her artistic horizons through formal studies in drawing, watercolour and botanical art.
"Painting for me is a creative journey which may take me outside my comfort zone at times yet always provides an enriching experience that leads me inevitably to its intended destination."
My Medium
Having started painting in watercolour Jackie now prefers coloured pencil which allows her better precision and colour depth to capture the intricate details of her subjects. Her versatility and creativity are highlighted through her exploration of other media like graphite, pen & ink, and silverpoint as well as her willingness to mix different media to achieve
the desired effect.
My Inspiration
The beauty of nature and her love of the outdoors stirs her emotions and inspires her. Jackie chooses her subjects to paint by what speaks to her … simplicity, contours, flow … as well as their imagery and architectural shapes.
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Additional Information
Jackie is a member of the Lakeshore Art Trail (Mississauga), Colored Pencil Society of America and The Thursday Artists. Jackie is a past president of the former Botanical Artists of Canada (2015-2018). She exhibits within the GTA and south-central Ontario. Her works have found homes in private collections within Canada and the United States.
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