BIOGRAPHY
Jennette is an award winning artist and published children's book illustrator from the Niagara Region, Ontario. She is educated as a Graphic Designer which enhances her work as an illustrator. Her background in illustration and fine arts, in which she is self taught, remains a strength and passion. Jennette also has a business management background.
This talented artist has diverse interests and media. Besides the computer, she is always exploring works in acrylics, watercolour, graphite, and sculpture (particularly metal). She also does murals and graphic design for her clients. She is willing to take on any creative challenge given to her as it keeps her creativity flowing. She is constantly pushing herself outside of her comfort zone, trying new methods, subject matter or media.
Her portraits will always be a love for Jennette. She is able to literally draw out the ‘magic’ and personality of her subjects, within each of her portraits, in which she takes pride. Jennette's objective is to evoke emotions in her viewers, often tears well up in the eyes of those whom she does commissions for, which is what she considers the most rewarding part of sharing her artwork.
In 2011, Jennette opened A Tat of Class. A Different Body Art experience....
This new approach to Body Art (yes, tattoos) gives the general public and those wary of going into a tattoo shop, a Spa environment that is safe and professional. Jennette approaches her artwork on skin as passionately as her fine art, working closely with her clients to obtain the image and emotions that she strives for. Her services there include Permanent Makeup, Scar Revisions, Medical Tattoos, Areola Reconstruction and of course tattoos.
Jennette’s capabilities in her work’s diversity, makes her work highly sought after all over the world. No matter where she travels, she will always find inspiration in the beauty around her.
“There is beauty in everything around us, if you just take the time to see it.”
CURRICULUM VITAE
PAST SHOWS/EVENTS:
2013
Pelham Art Festival, Pelham, ON
2012
Pelham Art Festival, Mother's Day Weekend 2012
Niagara Dogfest, July 29, 2012, Merritton Hall, St Catharines, ON
THE SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTS, July and August 2012, SOLO SHOW!, 209 Ridge Rd. N. Ridgeway, ON
2011
Purina National Dog Show, Toronto, ONTAG Gallery showing, Niagara Falls, ON April 20, 2011
Pelham Art Festival, Pelham, ON Mother's Day Weekend, 2011
I Can Do It Conference, Tampa, Florida,USA Nov 11-18, 2011
PUBLISHING OF "DAPHNE AND LEOPOLD" BOOK Nov 11, 2011
Red Ribbon Art Exhibition, Ridgeway, ON Nov 19,20 2011
2010
Red Ribbon Art Exhibition – juried - Fort Erie, ON ** winner of ‘People’s Choice Award’
Art instructor at Port Colborne Art Club – pen and ink/watercolour
Pelham Art Festival, Pelham, ON
Woofstock, Toronto, ON
Friendship Festival Exhibition, Fort Erie, ON/Buffalo, NY
Niagara DogFest, Thorold, ON
Commissioned by Aerialstar Men’s Apparel – Magazine illustrations, NY, USA
2009
Red Ribbon Art Exhibition – Fort Erie, ON
Crystal Beach Art Festival – juried - Crystal Beach, ON – Fort Erie Arts Council
Oakville Art in the Park – juried – Oakville, ON – Oakville Art Society
Pelham Art Festival, Pelham, ON
Commissioned for Prudential Real Estate – architectural renderings
Teaching at Port Colborne Art Club – watercolour/mixed media
Friendship Festival Exhibition, Fort Erie, ON/Buffalo, NY
Niagara DogFest, Thorold, ON
Dom’s Pasta and Grill location for ‘End of Year Sale’, St Catharines, ON
Artist/metal design and fabrication of Ridgeway’s bike rack project 2010 (BIA)
2008
Red Ribbon Art Exhibition – Fort Erie, ON
Crystal Beach Art Festival – juried - Crystal Beach, ON – Fort Erie Arts Council
Pawsway Exhibition and Gallery, Toronto, ON
Art instructor at Port Colborne Art Club – watercolour/mixed media
Oakville Art in the Park – juried – Oakville, ON – Oakville Art Society
Bridge to Bridge Exhibiton – Fort Erie - Heritage Arts Council
Village Gallery and Graphics exhibition
Pelham Art Festival, Pelham, ON
2007
Beachcombers art sale – Crystal Beach, ON
Crystal Beach Art Festival – juried - Crystal Beach, ON – Fort Erie Arts Council ** winner of ‘People’s Choice Award
Symposium at the race track – Fort Erie Race Track’s 110 year celebration – Heritage Arts Council
Commissioned for Prudential Real Estate – architectural drawings
Village Gallery and Graphics exhibition
Ridgeway Restaurant Exhibition, Ridgeway, ON
Publication in ‘The Curious Tourist Guide’, Northern Ontario
2004
Artists in the Country – Flamborough
Flamborough Studio Tour
Heritage Household Services – competition
Ancaster, Rocton and Caledonia agricultural fairs
Village Gallery and Graphics exhibition
2003
DVSA (Dundas Valley School of Art) drawing classes
DVSA art show and auction participation and sale
Artists in the Country – Flamborough
Flamborough Studio Tour
Ancaster, Rocton and Caledonia agricultural fairs
Restoration of Nativity Scene (plaster models) at Christ the King Cathedral, Hamilton, ON
Village Gallery and Graphics exhibition