Jane Fergusson Storey | Mountains in the Morning: Outdoor Landscapes in the Yukon

Apr 16

Jane Fergusson Storey
Mountains in the Morning: Outdoor Landscapes in the Yukon

FOCUS GALLERY
May 3 - June 1, 2024
Opening Reception: May 3, 5-7pm

The perfect place to paint a landscape is outside, with trees and mountains in view. My plein air paintings show the strong shapes, values, and colours of the Yukon landscape. Cezanne and the Group of Seven are two of my strongest influences.

I love arriving at a beautiful scene and realizing that this is the view that I will paint today. I’m fortunate to have so many locations to choose from in the Yukon. I set up my easel and quickly paint the main shapes of the view before me. Applying brushstrokes, I respond directly to the landscape and light. This process gives my paintings life.

The Yukon landscape continues to be an inspiration for me. I search out new compositions in all seasons and respond to the changing light in the morning sky.

JANE FERGUSSON STOREY
Jane Storey is a Canadian artist who paints expressionistic landscapes.

She is a plein air painter who responds directly to the landscape to make paintings full of life. She has a Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Guelph and has attended a Summer Series at the Banff Centre of Fine Arts. Jane has painted landscapes in France and Bali and has participated in Art Workshops at Emma Lake and Red Deer College. Jane is a member of Arts Underground, and she recently had a show in September 2020. Jane participated in Created at the Canyon in the summer of 2021 and has sold her paintings to collectors across Canada.

Jane creates her paintings outdoors, demonstrating a deep connection to her surroundings. Her preferred medium is oil on canvas. She will paint during all seasons; the changing skies and light effects are always a new and exciting challenge. Plein Air paintings have more life and capture the beauty of the landscape. Every brushstroke directly responds to colours, values, shapes, and natural light. She is always happy to be outdoors painting!

Her primary influences are Cezanne and the Group of Seven. Seeing these artist’s works in person reinforced the idea that being out in nature can inspire great art. Jane’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of the landscape with a strong composition, contrasting values, and beautiful colour.