January 29, 2012 - Classes, Workshops and Open Studio Sessions
DID YOU KNOW ! We all have an INNER ARTIST~ or I.A. ~ YES IT IS TRUE !!!
Maybe your inner artist has been buried deep thinking it has been forgotten. Perhaps your inner artist may be just below the surface waiting for a helping hand to emerge gloriously. Or possibly your inner artist knew enough to come out all on it’s own, Hallelujah!
Whether buried deep, below the surface, emerging cautiously, regardless of the level, we will unleash your creativity to the Universe where it can soar triumphantly. In my brand new art studio overlooking the Ottawa River in Castleford, minutes from Arnprior and Renfrew, inspiration will abound with like minded creative souls. Working primarily in Acrylics and Mixed Media we will explore endless techniques, and various subject matter.
Jill is offering a series of Classes, Workshops, Open Studio sessions and Private Lessons.
Click HERE for class schedule and more information.
October 11, 2011 - Custome Home Murals
Do you have a special scene you wanted painted in your home?
Contact me at
(613-433-8980 or email
jill@jillalexander.ca) for ideas on how to give your home an extra special touch.
Jill Creates Special Adirondack Chair For Cancer Auction
Click to view poster.
Cottage Dreams Cancer Recovery Initiative is a charity that supplies time away at a nearby cottage for cancer survivors and their families, as a way for survivors to reconnect with family members, and to continue the recovery process in a peaceful and beautiful setting.
Four very special Adirondack chairs that have been painted and decorated by local artists will be auctioned off at THE COTTAGE SHOW/THE BIG BACKYARD SHOW @ Lansdowne Park
April 8-10,2011.
The Feb. 24 Do It For Daron fundraiser (supporting the Daron Richardson Mental Health Fund at the Royal Ottawa Hospital) brought the movement home to the tight-knit family that is the Ottawa-West Golden Knights Junior Hockey Club.
The Golden Knights Jr B game, held at the Barbara Ann Scott Arena, and the fundraising event that surrounded it - Do It For Daron - served to further awareness of an issue that was brought to the forefront of public dialogue following a recent tragedy.
Since the suicide of 14-year-old Daron Richardson in November a movement started by her parents, Ottawa Senators' assistant coach Luke Richardson and wife Stephanie has served to educate people on youth mental health and the danger of continuing a culture of silence surrounding the uncomfortable topic of suicide.
Public in attendance bid on donated silent auction items during the course of the game. One item, a painting by Nepean artist Jill Alexander (mother of a Golden Knights player), was created specifically to honour Daron. Featuring young female hockey players on a picturesque outdoor rink, the painting makes tasteful use of the colour purple - Daron's favourite colour and the official colour of the DIFD campaign.
Alexander was motivated to become involved, saying the cause started by the Richardsons will help raise awareness and take away the taboo of adolescent depression and other mental illnesses, and suicide.
Golden Knights Director David Gibbons echoed the same thoughts once the game commenced. He told the EMC that Daron's death has had an impact on people who barely knew her, compelling many to open up about personal concerns.
"As much as we've lost Daron, the bottom line is - I know this will save lives," said Gibbon. "Their bravery with regards to talking about it, putting it on the front burner and making parents talk to their kids about it, in turn will save lives."
Partial text from Barrhaven EMC by reporter Steph Willems.
February 12, 2011 - Ottawa Citizen Article on Jill in "All For Nothing" Show
Jill Alexander was featured in the Saturday February 12, 2011 edition of the Ottawa Citizen newspaper. The article described Jill's appearance on the reality TV show "All For Nothing".
The show is a competition between two couple and their houses. The objective is the couple who increases the value of their home the most wins a commission free listing with Paul.
Penny and Paul come in and they both tell the homeowners in "no beating around the bush" language what you need to do fix your house up with the goal to increase the value of your home with spending VERY LITTLE OR NO money.
Jill Alexander was featured in the May 14, 2010 edition of the Ottawa Citizen.
Shown with US Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson and Jill's "Obama Tulip". The large tulip was presented at a reception for the Canadian Tulip Festival.
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2009 Santa Claus Parade - Bill Osborne Chevrolet in Kemptville
For the Christmas season, I painted two pickup trucks for Bill Osborne Chevrolet in Kemptville.
These were used in the 2009 Santa Claus Parade.
Custom Home Murals Now Available
Do you have a special scene you wanted painted in your home? I've recently painted a custom mural in a children's bedroom shown to the left.
Contact me (613-433-8980 or email
jill@jillalexander.ca) for ideas on how to give your home an extra special touch.
June 8, 2009 - Interior Decorators and Designers
I am thrilled to announce my collaboration with Custom Home Interiors [www.customhomeinteriors.ca] . Working together with Interior Decorators and Designers to provide corporate and residential clients with custom artwork.
The official launch of this venture will be mid September. Giving me enough time to create 10 paintings representing a cross section of the diversity of my artwork. This exhibit of paintings will be on showcased in the main showroom. Right behind my passion of painting is a life time of interest in interior decorating so I am excited to play a part in the Custom Home Interior's design process.
Working directly with the client to create a memorable treasured keepsake and/or to tie all design elements of a room together is what I love to do !
May 9, 2009 - Painting honouring the memory of Buzz.
In honour of the Team 1200 radio announcer "Buzz" that passed away recently, Jill created a painting honouring him.
Stuntman Stu, host of the Team 1200 sports radio show "Three Guys On The Radio - TGOR" and PA announcer for the Ottawa Senators featured this story on his blog. Click HERE to goto Stuntman Stu's Blog.
Click image to enlarge.
Mar 23, 2009 - Luke Richardson Jersey Retirement
The Ottawa West Golden Knights Junior B Hockey Team retired jersey #21 belonging to Ottawa Senator's player Luke Richardson in a presentation on March 23, 2009.
In the photo, Jill Alexander is seen presenting a painting to Luke at the ceremony.
March 5th, 2009 - Jill Alexander presented a family painting to Matthew MacDonald in a pregame presentation at Barabara Ann Scott arena. The evening was a fundraiser for the Lori MacDonald Scholarship Fund. Click HERE for the full story.
Jill Alexander Creates a Unique Gift for the American People
The Canadian Tulip Festival commissioned Jill Alexander to create a Tulip to honour President Barack Obama for this year's festival. This 5 foot high tulip was a gift to the United States Embassy in recognition of President Obama's first state visit.
