About Me
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Growing up surrounded by generations of makers and artists, creativity was just
part of my everyday life.
Like many contemporary artists, I am guided by experimentation and intuition, exploring beauty, mood, and meaning somewhere between curiosity and the unknown.
I create two and three-dimensional works, often in restrained tonal palettes that complement existing art. I believe in art's power to transform a space, broaden perception, and invite us to pause and see differently.
In the Textile Art series, “Frayed”, I experiment with colour, shape, and texture within the constraints of the linens’ and canvas's sometimes chaotically sewn gridwork, as we all must navigate life’s unpredictability and create beauty and meaning along the way.
When not fearlessly following my artistic heart, I'm digging in dirt and enjoying the wildlife that visits the backyard each day.
Biography
Jade Brown is an award-winning Canadian artist who grew up in rural Southwestern Ontario, between the small towns of Hickson and Tavistock.
A memorable artistic milestone arrived early: at age six, her hand-drawn submissions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse prompted an on-air admonition from CKCO Kitchener children's television host “Big Al”: “Remember kids—don't trace,” after he mistakenly assumed the drawings had been.
At seventeen, Jade was one of twenty students across Ontario selected to attend a summer scholarship program at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), where she studied under professional Toronto artists. The experience proved pivotal, shaping the creative direction of her life.
In 2011, Jade co-received the Naples Retail Experience of the Year Award for her commercial interior design work for
Ace Hardware in Naples, Florida.
In 2012, she received the Juror’s Choice Award at Toronto’s Papermill Gallery for He Had Returned, a semi-abstract acrylic painting of an amaryllis — notably the gallery’s first accepted abstract botanical work.
Her artwork has appeared on both book and album covers and can be found in private homes and spaces throughout North America.
Jade lives and works in Wortley Village in London, where she maintains an active studio practice.
She is currently working on an art book featuring her 2011 watercolour street scenes of downtown London, capturing the city’s colourful metal tree installations that stood from 2007 to 2019.
REVIEWS
R. and S. Heyes
Kingston, ON
"We commissioned a piece of art from Jade. Jade was very helpful and guided us through the process. She took the time to listen to what we wanted. At the end of the process we were very pleased with the final beautiful piece of art hanging in our home. Thank you Jade!"
Anne and Jessica
Lilly Home + Design London, ON
"Jade manages to align with our thoughts perfectly. A versatile artist and great communicator. Since 2022, we have sold Jade's originals and we have also had great success commissioning inspired art from her for our interior design clients. Our clients benefit from Jade's beautiful pieces and the reasonable price points."
Hannah Handson
London, ON
"I commissioned a mixed media artwork from Jade and it was a fantastic experience. Her creative ideas suited the space beautifully, she met a tight deadline, and her pricing was reasonable. Jade's dedication to perfection made my piece outstanding"
C. Montgomery
London, ON
I commissioned a custom nursery mural from Jade Brown, a local London artist. I wanted to surprise my daughter, son-in-law, and their newborn as they moved into a new home. It was a great surprise for them, and everyone loved it. Jade did an incredible job.