Jo Reimer

Jo Reimer looks for every avenue to express herself artistically.
The act of painting is for Jo an almost addictive form of meditation
that brings peace into her life.

Jo began her training with drawing classes
in the early 80's. Her first foray into painting
started with fabric; she painted “wearable art”
as well as art for the home.
She was encouraged by her peers to paint
on canvas and after exploring many mediums
she discovered oils.

Jo enjoys using oil for its flow, colour and depth.
She is drawn to the canvas
by the endless possibilities of movement
and the interplay of colour and light.
Faces and figures have become main elements
in many of her paintings;
she is intrigued by their endless expressivity.
Be it whimsical, vibrant, meditative or thoughtful,
Jo always strives to convey a mood in her paintings.

Having recently rediscovered her love of figure drawing,
Jo is exploring new directions in the style of her work.
She is excited to expand on these ideas
as she further develops and refines her artistic voice.
Jo values the incredible opportunity of having been mentored
by Helen Hadala, Chris Jordan, Doug Swinton,
Holly McWilliams and Jack Rigaux.
She is also inspired by her fellow students
in the pursuit of art and creativity.

A longtime supporter of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks,
Jo is very grateful for the opportunity to work
from photographs of their dancers.

Contact Jo at:

403-540-8049