About Jane Appleby

Jane Appleby is a self taught intuitive painter who paints with the vigour of her love of life. She was born in the Czech Republic and immigrated to Vancouver in 1969 with her parents and brother who is also an artist: Frank Pochyly.

She instructs art classes to children and adults and has designed murals for Mackin Park Clubhouse, Charles Rummel Community Center, Pearson Hospital and the International Year of the Volunteer Outdoor Mural.

Jane lives in Burnaby, British Columbia with her husband, their five children and a variety of pets. She also frequents Galiano Island to be inspired. Her favourite pastimes include time with family and friends, photography, painting, music, kayaking, skiing and traveling.

Recently Jane has been selected to be an “Available Artist” for the BC Lions Society “Eagles in the City” Project for 2009 and has a large new painting being auctioned at the 2008 Big Brother’s Fundraising Golf Tournament at Whistler. Her Photograph “Which Way” of Burnaby Lake recieved Runner Up in the BC 150 Arts Council Show at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in the Urban Landscape catagory.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

“I am inspired by the beauty around me and life itself. I paint in response to what I see and feel about a subject by letting the paintbrush lead me. Within the colourful and vibrant expressions I also attempt to establish a certain harmony within the body of the painting. I respond to my inner spirit and hope that this also is depicted in the image. I hope that my art brings a joy to the viewer similar to which I created it with.” Jane

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Active Member-The Federation of Canadian Artists
  • Burnaby Artists Guild: Past President, Past Program Coordinator, Associate Member
  • Pacific Digital Photographers Club

AWARDS:

2008 BC 150 Photographic Show -“Which Way” – Runner Up in Urban Landscape. Also accepted: “Opposites Attract” & “Winter Reflections”.
2007 Spirit Award Design – Mural with Bryony Hollick chosen for award.
2006 Favourite Artist ( Silver for Favourite Painting “Cascades” and “Community”)- Burnaby Artists Guild Show – Shadbolt Centre
2004 Favourite Painting (silver) for “Falls and Trees” – Burnaby Artists Guild.
2003 “Indulgnence” Favourite Painting Honourable Mention Burnaby Artists Guild.
2000 BCMA Logo Contest-2nd place
1985 Burnaby Art Contest-Honorable Mention
1983 BCIT Art Contest- 3rd place

PUBLICATIONS:

  • UNITED WAY Community Spirit Award (Mural Art used for award)
  • NEWSLEADER Burnaby/NewWest Feature – Wanda Chow March 30/06
  • BC CATHOLIC Interview -Maureen Mahon May 8/06
  • TRICITY News Sept.25/05 – “Mural Priceless Legacy”-Larry Pruner.
  • Vancouver Sun Feb.16/04 B3 – “No Plain Jane Art Show at Place Des Art”
  • Multi Faith Calendar (2005) – May Image – “Cascades”
  • Multi Faith Calendar (2004) – Dec Image – “Wisdom”
  • Burnaby Now Newspaper -studio tour photos
  • Tri-City News
  • Island Tides Newspaper
  • Ceperly Art Gallery Rental Brochure