Jane Atkinson is a mixed media artist creating captivating portraits featuring people, birds, and animals. She brings vibrancy and life to her artwork using collage and acrylic paint. Her art has a delightful playfulness that resonates with viewers.
At Western University Atkinson graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. During that time her focus was large, acrylic portraits of people. She later attended George Brown College studying Commercial Art and graduated with an Honour’s Certificate. She also studied Life Painting at Ontario College of Art.
In 1988 Atkinson established a fulfilling 29 year career as a graphic designer. She continued to paint and draw, completing a few new pieces every year. In 2017, she retired from the design industry, giving her time to experiment freely with her art work.
Atkinson has received several awards including the Judge’s Choice award at the Port Stanley Art Guild Show, Juror’s Choice award at the St. Thomas Art Guild Show, and several Honourable Mentions, highlighting her talent and commitment to art.
Atkinson’s paintings have been exhibited in many group shows across Canada. Solo shows held in Port Stanley were very well received. Her art has been featured in a variety of esteemed publications and can be found in private collections in Canada, United States, and England.
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Jane Atkinson reserves the right to produce and sell reproductions of any and all of her original paintings in any form.
Jane Atkinson reserves the right to produce and sell reproductions of any and all of her original paintings in any form.