“Jeanette Jarville’s work shows us a pictorial world in which the figure and abstraction meld through the expressive power of colour. She has created her own language which goes beyond stylistic constraints and captures her intense spirit and boldness. Her paintings point out the versatility of an artist who moves from still-life, floral, landscapes and figures without compromising her identity. Jeanette has developed a distinctive way of painting and use of color that she explores within her own unique style.” – Irene Dual
I was born in Vancouver, BC and reside in Richmond, a city just south of Vancouver. I began drawing at a very early age, I had a natural talent in art and quickly became known as the class artist. I began traditional oil painting at the age of 11. I spent much of my teenage years experimenting and using different materials and objects in my paintings and sculptural work. I still enjoy incorporating new and unusual methods with that of more traditional ways.
After graduating High School with Honors and receiving a district art scholarship I was accepted into the renowned Emily Carr University of Art and Design. I was awarded four scholarships while there and received a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, majoring in Studio; Sculpture and Painting, in 1996. I also took the opportunity to attend art school in Berlin, Germany, as an exchange student. While there I studied Art History, traditional oil painting and sculpting, spending one year in Europe. I was drawn to and influenced by the abundance of Old Masters works and the history within the landscape.
I paint with oils and acrylics on canvas, and for over 17 years I have also been painting on glass or thick clear acrylic panels in a unique reverse process. The reflection of light that comes from the paintings creates a luminescent and powerful effect, it glows from within. Resin poured paintings that many artists are doing today come close but still do not match the depth. My visions, images and ideas for the work I create are sometimes loosley based from memory but mostly from images imagined. I begin a piece and it just evolves as I go. I feel constantly driven to create and am happiest when my ideas are flowing from my mind into matter.
I am traditionally trained in drawing and oil painting techniques and find this to be a great foundation in building up my more modern, stylized painting that I am known for today. For almost 30 years I have been studying and practicing old masters and modern masters techniques in colour, value, contrast, and compostion. I have combined all the elements that inspire me which have evolved into my dramatic, bold and colourful unique style. I still keep up with my more traditional oil painting techniques just for fun, below are a few examples. Plus I love the smell of oils and paint thinner 🙂
Education
1992-96: Emily Carr University of Art & Design – Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art
1996: Kwantlen University College – Diploma in Fine Art
1995: Kunsthochschule Weissensee, art school, Berlin, Germany
1992: Graduated with Honours, Mathew McNair
Workshops, Private courses and Continuing Education
Acrylic painting workshops with artists Anna Black, David Langevin and Nancy O’Toole
Encaustic Painting with Thea Haubrich
Oil painting workshops with artists Meadow Gist, David Goatley and Brent Lynch.
Oil painting classes with Michael Abraham and Paul Chizik
1 year of private oil painting lessons with artist Lucille Mars
Other courses in: Bone Carving, Sculpture in Clay, Wood, Wax, Metal, Ceramics and Raku, Woodworking, Leaded Stained Glass, Wrought iron work, Blown glass, Bronze, metals, and plaster casting.
- Awards
- City of Richmond Mayors Art Award for ‘Artistic Innovation’
The Federation of Canadian Artists, Award of Excellence
The Friends of Emily Carr Scholarship
Peoples Choice Award, Surrey Art Gallery
The Maria Greczmiel Scholarship for Visual Arts
The Brissenden Scholarship
The Community Arts Council of Richmond, Visual Arts Scholarship
Richmond District Scholarship for Excellence in Visual Arts
Mathew McNair Achievement Award in Visual Arts Scholastic Honor Roll Award 
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Juried Exhibitions
The Federation Gallery; Blossoms Show, Landscape Show, Group Show, Canvas Unbound Show,
Autumn Salon Show, Abstract Show, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.
2009/10 YVR, Vancouver International Airport
2010 The Harbour Centre Lookout Gallery, Vancouver Olympic Games
The Richmond Art Gallery, RICHmond ARTS
“Arts 96” Surrey Art Gallery (received Honorable Mention)
Exchanged Experiences, The Concourse Gallery, Van. B C
Images & Objects XIV Juried Regional Art Show. Delta, B C
True Love, The Concourse Gallery. Granville Island, B C
Tags das Ofnet Tor, Berlin, Germany
Woman’s Issues, Vancouver Woman’s Collective, Van. B C
The Canadian Drawing Show, Hull, Quebec
Community Arts Council. White Rock, BC. (received honorable mention)Gallery Exhibitions
2013 Rocanini’s Artist Series, Steveston Village, ‘Figures & Landscapes’ SOLO SHOW
2012 Rocanini’s Artist Series, Steveston Village, ‘A Splash of Colour’ SOLO SHOW
2012 Gateway Theatre Mezzanine Gallery, ‘Playful Personalities’ SOLO SHOW
2012 Richmond Art Gallery City Hall Galleria, ‘Reflections of Richmond’ SOLO SHOW
2009-12 Gallery 57, The Polonaise Art Gallery, Woodstock, Vermont, USA
2008-12 MiMa Fine Art Gallery, Denman Island, BC
2011 The Omega Gallery, Vancouver, BC. 2 PERSON SHOW.
2009-11 Winterfestival of the Arts, Richmond Oval
2009-10 The Hambleton Art Gallery, Kelowna, BC
2009 The Kelowna Art Gallery, Event, Kelowna, BC
2009 Gateway Theatre Mezzanine Gallery, Richmond, BC SOLO SHOW
2009 Gateway Theatre, group show, Richmond BC. May & June, 2009
2004-09 The Van Dop Gallery, New Westminster, BC
2005-09 A Gallery Fine Art, Palm Desert, California
2001-09 Artists among Us, Richmond Art Gallery. Group show
2008-10 Cork and Canvas, Richmond BC
2007-08 Artful Things Gallery, S. Surrey, BC
2007 Art Concept Gallery, S. Surrey, BC
2005-08 The Lions Bay Art Gallery, Lions Bay, BC.
2005-06 The New West Gallery, Sidney BC
2005 Steveston Art Gallery, Richmond BC. Featured artist.
2004 Favorite Things Art Gallery, New Westminster, BC, ’Windows’ SOLO SHOW
2004 Richmond Art Gallery annex gallery, ‘Inside Out/Outside In’ SOLO SHOW
2003 “Wind fall” Richmond Art Gallery. Group show
2003 BC Hospital Heart Transplant Society show and auction, Richmond, BC.
2001-03 Picasso’s Cousin Gallery, White Rock, BC
2002 Art Show & Charitable Auction-Richmond Hospital, Landsdowne Centre, Richmond, BC
2002 “March Miniatures” Richmond Art Gallery. Group show
2002 Cosmopolis Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2001/02 Artisphere Gallery, Langley, BC
2002 “Street of Dreams” Show home artwork, Abbotsford, BC
2002 Raymond Chow Art Gallery, West Vancouver, BC. Group show
2002 Circle Craft Gallery, Granville Island, BC
2002 Out of Hand Gallery, Victoria, BC
1992/94/95/96 Concourse Gallery, Granville Island. BCDonations
The Richmond Hospital Foundation www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com
Richmond Art Gallery www.richmondartgallery.org
BC Lions Society www.eaglesinthecity.com
Society of Richmond Children’s Centres www.richmondchildcare.org
Gateway Theatre www.gatewaytheatre.com
Big Heart Rescue Society www.bigheartrescue.com
Crossroads Hospice Society www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca
Ronald McDonald House www.rmhc.org
Richmond Minor Hockey www.richmondminorhockey.com
United Way
SPCA
Publications
The Richmond News, Artist in Our Midst, by Yvonne Robertson, May 3/13. Full Page A12
The Richmond News, Cutting her cloth for Cork Canvas and Cuisine, by Michelle Hopkins, May 27/09. Full Page A18
The Richmond News, Painting from Behind the Glass, by Lisa Smedman, April 22/08. Full Page A25
The Richmond Review Newspaper, Cork & Canvas fundraiser, Richmond Hospital Foundation.
BC HOME Magazine, September 2006
The View Magazine, Fall, front cover, pg. 4, 2005
The Van Dop Arts and Culture guide to British Columbia, 2003- 2013, ( Cover images for 2009 & 2010)
Artfolio Magazine, 2005 Page 15
The Province Newspaper, “Fabulous Homes” Friday Aug. 15/03, p. B7
The Province Newspaper, “Personal Style” by Jeani Read, Friday Oct 26/01, p. C6 full page
The Richmond Review Newspaper, “An Artist Among Us” by Chris Bryan, Vol. 70 No. 51, Front Page, & p. A12-13
The Richmond News, Questions & Answers, by Julie Iverson, March 04, Front Page& p.16 & 177
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