Hi, my name is Jann and I am originally from Ontario and have lived on Vancouver Island since 1985.

I was initially trained as a Commercial Artist and Illustrator and eventually explored many other methods of art/style as well as other mediums. I work in pencil, ink, acrylics, watercolor and oil pastels. I have also enjoyed mosaic design and application, floor murals, wall murals, collapsible screens, floor cloths, graphic design. Explored sculpture, ceramics, jewelery, hand painted furniture, refinishing old frames with gold leaf or faux finishes, interior design and interior decorating.

With advent of digital cameras I came to really enjoy photography both as an artistic expression as well as a foundation for capturing interesting and exciting compositions to be painted later.

My recent creative endeavour was graduating from a certified Cosmetology Program (hairstylist and esthetics) in March 2009.

If you’d like to contact me directly, my email is jann.ash@hotmail.com
I’d love to hear from you!

All images (photos and painting) are my own personal works and not in the public domain. Please respect my copyright as I respect yours. Thank You.