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. Fifty Shades . #jessagilbertstudios . I’m painting my way out of this heat wave. . This new painting is off to @arthouse_seatosky for the “Exposed” exhibition where it will be one of the many talented creatives shown in the month long show. Opening reception this Saturday in Squamish - See you amongst the ferns! . #getoutoftownvibe #jessagilbertart #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes (at Sea to Sky Art House)

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. Northern Swell . #jessagilbertstudios . Stoked to have this new painting and more in the Exposed exhibition at the @arthouse_seatosky. This exhibition opens this Saturday, June 23rd and will be up for a month. Come see what I and a swath of other insanely talented artists have been working on! . #getoutoftownvibe #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes #squamish (at Sea to Sky Art House)

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. Mondaze . #getoutoftownvibe . My goal in my art practice is to celebrate wilderness and adventure, and to merge the act of exploration with the creation of art. These peaks and valleys have given me so much over the years... It’s my way of giving back and sharing the stoke. . #jessagilbertstudios #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes #skidavida 📸: @mikecranephotography (at Whistler, Canada)

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. Private Oasis :: Tofino BC :: Single Line . #getoutoftownvibe . Down the beach in Tofino at low tide an island appears with a cluster of trees; a private oasis. . This print and more available at the Squamish Farmers Market today with the @arthouse_seatosky, or anytime online. Link in bio. . #surfcheck #jessagilbertstudios #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes (at Tofino, British Columbia)

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. “The North Shore” :: SOLD . #jessagilbertstudios . This was one of the first paintings I created in Vancouver when I began to transition from a figurative painter to landscape. I was thinking about the spiritual presence within the mountains and wanted those muses to be present but camouflaged in the contours of the terrain. I looked at the north shore mountains and thought about all the trails and charted Strava paths we’ve carved into the landscape, and how all those elements coexist. I wanted the piece to feel as if it were in flux, ever moving and shifting, the way the clouds hang and pulse over North Vancouver. Most importantly, I wanted the painting to feel playful, and to reflect the joyful feeling of moving through the curves of the terrain. . It is a great pleasure to see such a pivotal piece go off to a new home as I move onto the next canvases. More originals and prints available online (link in bio). . #jessagilbertart #getoutoftownvibe #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes (at Squamish, British Columbia)

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. Stacking Up :: Studio . #whenimnotinthemtns . I was recently asked in an interview what sort of advice I would give to high schoolers interested in pursuing a career in the arts. I told them to remain curious and to simply get to work, to continuously reimagine and build upon the artwork so that each new painting feels fresh and the process feels lively. Learn by doing, ask a lot of questions, look around as much as possible, and dive fully into the task of tinkering in the studio. Get comfortable in the uncertainty of the creative process-know that in the process itself is where the magic happens. Be patient, be kind to yourself, be resilient, and most importantly be playful. We gravitate most to things we enjoy doing, so make sure that you can find pleasure in the creative process, if that is the path you choose to venture down... . I’ve been busy in the studio and it seems I’m running out of wall space. I think it’s about time for a open studio sale... What do you think? . #everythingmustgo #jessagilbertstudios #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes #getoutoftownvibe (at Squamish, British Columbia)

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. “ Way Out Left “ . ((Zoom in for Barrels)) #getoutoftownvibe . I may not be very good at surfing, but I’m in love just the same. This painting and prints are available on the website - link in bio. . #paddleout #jessagilbertstudios #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes (at Squamish, British Columbia)

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. Another Roadside Attraction :: Bromley Rock . ((Zoom In)) #getoutoftownvibe . I took the Crowsnest out to Nelson and stretched my legs along the way. Bromley Rock is a massive rock along the drive with trees growing out of every crack, securing the hillside from sliding into the river. This drive looks a bit different when it’s not covered in snow... I like it. . #jessagilbertstudios #alwaysgoodtimes #goodtimesoutside #anotherroadsideattraction (at Bromley Rock Provincial Park)