Artist - Instructor

2002 - Life Transformation #1 
​Life as a fine artist begins.
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​Over the previous challenging 2 years, I came to the realization that committing to the creation of art on a full time basis was the only soulful satisfying solution.  
I work with vivid acrylics, brushes and palette knives. Vibrant abstracts, over-sized florals, textured Canadian vistas and whimsical kaleidoscope fantasies are distinctly recognizable of  what is described as my unique joyful style and technique. Many of Ottawa’s remarkable landmarks have been immortalized in my more fanciful designs. A curvaceous signature of the Art Deco influence is often present in my abstract work. This characteristic swirl is representative of the spiritual evolution that led me to my chosen career as an artist.​

​I grew up in Ottawa, Canada's capital city. I now live in Castleford, in the Ottawa Valley on the Ottawa River. An inspirational beautiful setting, very calming, soul centering, & perfectly serene. All elements conducive to creativity at it's finest.
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The creation of art has been an integral part of me since the beginning of time. The art forms have varied throughout my life but as I look back, each creative component contributed to my unique path and continues to be an evolving art process.

I am an instructor, sharing my techniques in refined brushwork to achieve depth, dimension & detail. The use of palette knife allows for rich satisfying texture. 
HIGHLIGHTS:
  • from 2003 on - juried into galleries in Ottawa and Valley.
  • 2005-2011 - The Ottawa 67's Official Artist
  • 2003 on - A Canadian Tulip Festival Official Artist. I painted a series of 5 foot 3-d Tulips each with a significant theme featuring President Obama, 2011 Royal Wedding, 2018 Royal Wedding, 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy.

           Graphic Designer - Illustrator
2020 – Life Transformation #2        
Graphic design begins.
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​Over 2018-2019 I delved deep into a intense graphic design college diploma program. It was an amazing opportunity to elevate my creativity with the latest in digital technology. 
I work with Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.

I enjoy creating fantasy designs full of whimsical detail. The kind that draws you in and demands you stay awhile.

​​& here I am on video

​​Videos on Youtube:  www.youtube.com/user/JillAlexanderStudios
Ottawa Citizen Article/Photos - www.ottawacitizen.com/homes/Artist+Jill+Alexander+dream+home+Ottawa+River+cottage/8597843/story.html
My experience on the tv show All For Nothing.
- www.jillalexander.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2012/09/2011.02.12_OttawaCitizen_AllorNothing.pdf
Meet artist Jill Alexander in a blogspot interview.  design-ties.blogspot.ca/2009/05/meet-artist-jill-alexander_28.html
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    My studio is located in Castleford, Horton Township
       in between Arnprior & Renfrew on the Ottawa River.   
  45 minutes from Kanata. Map: http://mapq.st/129FnVa