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ABOUT
-A too-close brush with death-
Seizing a clichéd motto about the possibility of regret, I picked up my paintbrush again after a pivotal, too-close brush with death in 2022. This, I suppose, is what almost-dying does for people.
Since then, I've explored many aspects of my life, but art remains my cornerstone. Living with art can transform a room's energy, open our minds, make us happier, and inspire us to dream bigger.
Commissioning art is uncomplicated; a commissioned piece allows non-artists to be part of a gratifying and creative collaboration.
They are easily visualized with quick marker sketches (a leftover from my architectural rendering career), guiding this gratifying process. I've always worked in varied art styles and mediums when called upon to produce works for designers; we can experiment with diverse materials and methods or stick to acrylic or watercolours. See a few reviews below.
The juxtaposition and division of our inner and outer-facing selves is something I have begun to explore in some of my art.
When not fearlessly following my artistic heart, I spend time with the plants and animals in my garden.
“It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau
BIOGRAPHY
Jade Brown was born in rural Tavistock, Ontario, Canada.
She attended CASS, a high school in Woodstock, Ontario, with a notable art program. In her 17th year, she was one of twenty Ontario students chosen to attend a summer art scholarship taught by Toronto artists at Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO).
In 2011, Jade won the Naples Retail Experience of the Year award for a co-designed commercial interior for Ace Hardware in Naples, Florida.
She was honoured to win the Juror’s Choice award at Papermill Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, 2012 for her submission, He Had Returned, an acrylic semi-abstract amaryllis.
Jade currently resides in London, Ontario, and from her studio, creates artwork for interior designers, commissions for individuals, and architectural renderings.
She is completing a book project depicting watercolour street scenes in downtown London, highlighting the colourful metal trees installed in 2007.
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.