New Images and stuff - Most of my work is oil on canvas, some is illustration. I also post music that I find inspiring. http://www.jenmann.comTumblr (3.0; @jenmann)http://jenmann.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/668cbcf9d93ac8e0b926e4cc93e7e2d8/tumblr_mnc88uF6iB1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“oscillate” 40”x40” oil on canvas</p> <p><a href="http://www.jenmann.com" target="_blank">www.jenmann.com</a></p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/51280916758http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/51280916758Sat, 25 May 2013 00:53:18 -0400artartistjenmannjen mannpaintingportraitmotioncolor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2f867b17a6305f2fbce2e4dbcef05c4/tumblr_mnbfm1DH6u1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>working in the studio today </p> <p><a href="http://www.jenmann.com" target="_blank">www.jenmann.com</a> </p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/51239047197http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/51239047197Fri, 24 May 2013 14:34:49 -0400artistartstudiopaintingportraitcolortrippyoil on canvas<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7dd0a833ddc0f7a182758f033b89f7ae/tumblr_mn5oawEtfH1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“envelope” - 40”x40” oil on canvas</p> <p><a href="http://www.jenmann.com" target="_blank">www.jenmann.com</a></p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/50994520326http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/50994520326Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:56 -0400artpaintingpixelportraitoiljenmannjen mannartistpinkorangecolor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/54001822bd94a3cf154e50218263caa8/tumblr_mm3102eUaG1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Jungle Moon” - oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/49273159465http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/49273159465Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:04:50 -0400paintingartartistcanadianartcolorportraitlostrealityjen mannjenmannoil painting<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f41f683705f780ad1b053869e1134bb6/tumblr_mki7tgYutX1qcnj12o1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3372fd740f02c951499000d3759028f0/tumblr_mki7tgYutX1qcnj12o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/72a810eb0692a33f1533e5f3269e74f4/tumblr_mki7tgYutX1qcnj12o3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0eca302164afcd0fbaba3fdc6666e79e/tumblr_mki7tgYutX1qcnj12o4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>My niece Abbey, hanging out in the studio and painting whimsically with me on top of an old painting, to finish it up. </p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/46725622216http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/46725622216Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:48:52 -0400paintingoil paintingkids paintingstudioartistkid artistjen mannartportrait<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bd759cca4d3739499d477785d06345f7/tumblr_mk0qzdkiH81qcnj12o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f30d338e8a5516c530e941f13bb85412/tumblr_mk0qzdkiH81qcnj12o1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>check out the interview I recently did with ArtSync here <a href="http://vimeo.com/62258938" target="_blank"><a href="http://vimeo.com/62258938" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/62258938</a></a> </p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/45918665791http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/45918665791Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:26:00 -0400interviewartsyncartistjenmannjen mannartcanadiantoronto art scene<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9c3a727ff5ad8eb1a53736f8f016d9c1/tumblr_mjj0wymBvu1qcnj12o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span>10 things I stand by and adore</span><br/><span>from left to right:</span><br/><span>1. pineapple oolong tea from David’s Tea - I have many many David’s teas, so it was hard to choose just one, but right now this is my spring crush.</span><br/><span>2. old Holland - brilliant yellow reddish</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> … I don’t know if I need to go any further than saying old Holland to produce a drool <br/>3. origins vitazing SPF 15 - great SPF for everyday with a little extra skin smoothing stuff in it.<br/>4. fav necklace: I combined pieces of other jewellery to make this one meaningful “lucky charm” necklace.<br/>5. bioderma - antoderm pp baume, great for face and body moisture<br/>6. this brush is my best friend, his little tip and long hairs are great for painting fly aways, lashes etc. ugh, such perfection.<br/>7. Redcurrant and creme - perfume by Jo Malone - I can’t explain how fantastic it is, you just have to smell it - I am also pissed its only a limited edition scent. <br/>8. my iPod - ♥’s all around. keeps me connected to the outside world while in art mode - and keeps the tunes flowing while painting<br/>9. Volcano candle from Capri blue. - keeps me in good spirits while painting in the studio.<br/>10. my ray bans - keeping the sun off my peepers, and preventing cataracts <br/><br/>I invite you to share a photo of 10 things you stand by and adore :) and hashtag #tenthingslove</span></p> <p><span>forgot my #11 thing - i’ll add it to the end - book: Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins</span></p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/45161436525http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/45161436525Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:43:00 -0400tenthingsloveawesomestuffdavidsteaipodold hollandjo malonebiodermacapri blueoriginsray bandavids tea<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fa42d2bbfde97a7e184688a1ebdc6ba7/tumblr_misbm7if9j1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Deep blue sea - 48”x60” oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43988894419http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43988894419Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:39:43 -0500jen mannpaintingportraitmanblueartface<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ff7415c386d3ec93b51c53349590b750/tumblr_mipkb8068R1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Shift” 66”x60” oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43866783414http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43866783414Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:54:44 -0500jen mannartartistportraitpaintingself portraitpinkmultiple exposure<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/699f7289ad5a7fa2e9779375474ebf68/tumblr_mio2dvSYXk1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Sway” 50”x50” oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43793061076http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43793061076Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:29:55 -0500jen mannpaintingportraitmultiple exposureartfacecolor<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3c6c3a998ae10d1cca9eca8d1b8a1274/tumblr_mimw6oWVmE1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“pyramid power” 50”x56” - oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43734561392http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43734561392Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:18:24 -0500jen mannartpaintingportraitmultiple exposureoil paintingcolorpinkpurplepyramid<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0cc4a330152a3aa93485e49eb08ffd72/tumblr_miluq7dd7X1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Rainbow” 40”x42” - oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43702629902http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43702629902Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:49:19 -0500jen mannartpaintingportraitrainbowhair<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5c9235939268470da27e4827f5aab34c/tumblr_mikyhg0CKk1qcnj12o1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c18b6b67c82c05b0fa9ebf60ee52a0a/tumblr_mikyhg0CKk1qcnj12o4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2d47cb40d333ebaa47e5953f4f532c74/tumblr_mikyhg0CKk1qcnj12o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/caacf9addc10b41ec01c77ef09efe69f/tumblr_mikyhg0CKk1qcnj12o3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/eb2976b88f297a33294f85c434096111/tumblr_mikyhg0CKk1qcnj12o6_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>My show “strange beauties” open from Feb 20 - March 23, 2013 @ Neubacher Shor Contemporary in Toronto. </p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43652166441http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43652166441Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:12:52 -0500galleryartinstallation shotjen mannpaintingslarge scaleportraitoil painting<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/35a361e1774d05fa277d62de62abe845/tumblr_mik50fD78O1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Slow moves” 57”x57” oil on canvas</p> soldhttp://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43630529963http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43630529963Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:36:15 -0500jen mannportraitpaintingcolor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/718ce5acc0235fce6c7ffe6e0520695b/tumblr_mii1zf3Uzs1qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Opening tomorrow night - sneak preview - don’t miss it! Opening 6-9pm Wednesday feb 20 at NSC in Toronto</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43539694186http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43539694186Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:35:00 -0500artopeningart openinggalleryneubacher shor contemporaryjen mannpaintingsoil paintingportraitcolorbright colorsbig<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3fa461dab29e7fb7afb6054b3a4327e7/tumblr_miapkv7Mg71qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Strange Beauties” opens this wed feb 20 - at Neubacher Shor contemporary in Toronto - here is a sneak peek “cotton candy” 48”x46” oil on canvas</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43202231291http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/43202231291Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:24:31 -0500jen mannartartistpaintingportraitpinkbigmanwild<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fb4a8ca6aee85497c233341e7a837fa3/tumblr_mhcovbhd3E1qcnj12o2_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Show opening less than a month away - hope to see you there :)</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/41717285416http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/41717285416Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0500jen mannpaintinghugeblueportraitfacemanart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7gvdxZ4MD1r1bozzo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>A photo of me taken by artist/photographer Jasper Savage</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://jaspersavage.tumblr.com/post/27631679275/i-was" target="_blank">jaspersavage</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I was.</p> </blockquote>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/41216969114http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/41216969114Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:49:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ac26f78cef80c9174bb9f44d689dc77f/tumblr_mgu2e0VSl31qcnj12o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>if you are in san diego for Feb 15th - please go check out “the animal in me” prisma collective group show - where i have one of my pieces on display - “Jen Wren”</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/40853447139http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/40853447139Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:08:24 -0500show openinggroup showartpainting<p>I studied Printmaking at OCAD - i never took painting in school - but drawing / printmaking / painting - they all translate into each other by training similar skills.</p>http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/40696720523http://jenmann.tumblr.com/post/40696720523Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:22:34 -0500