Artist Bio
Kia Ora and thank you for visiting
You may just be wondering where my life began? Imagine a very young Jane running cross country through dairy farms. My upbringing was classic, rural down to earth, small town NZ. A self confessed explorer, bad joke teller and seeker of joy. Cartoons were an early favourite pastime. As I have grown, so has my artwork and it continues to be a work in progress. I have always been drawn to sketching with pen and pencil. I love the simplicity and the flexibility. Wood and paper are my preferred mediums and I'm currently experimenting with water colours.
I studied Graphic Design after High School and worked as a commercial Graphic Designer and Illustrator for a number of years. I also operated my own design business for about 9 years. During this time I completed several commission based projects and have also sold many personal artwork pieces that were created purely from the heart. My employment base has been mostly within the commercial design industry from 1999 - 2015. Including operating designjane Ltd. as a full time freelance designer + artist from 2007 - 2015 (working with a world wide client base). I also completed many graphic design and fine art based projects as part of my SOSJ noviciate (2015 - 2018).
Artwork has been a healer and God willing will always be a part of my life. Sketching and creating continues to be a way I can express what is in my heart. It is a way that I can serve God and express God's all inclusive love. Much of life's journey simply can not be put into words. The ups and downs in life do influence my art, stories I hear from others play a huge role in what I create. Listening is a central passion of mine and feel strongly this must come first with all my interactions and decisions. Some days I succeed, some days I fail on epic proportions. But on those days when I'm most open, truly listening it is then that I find artwork and creativity truly flows, it is a dance.
My life's journey has been very far from perfect, I believe that if you accept all as gift with an open grateful heart then events and people you interact with will teach you more than you can imagine. The process of Order > Disorder > Reorder always leads to growth.
You may just be wondering where my life began? Imagine a very young Jane running cross country through dairy farms. My upbringing was classic, rural down to earth, small town NZ. A self confessed explorer, bad joke teller and seeker of joy. Cartoons were an early favourite pastime. As I have grown, so has my artwork and it continues to be a work in progress. I have always been drawn to sketching with pen and pencil. I love the simplicity and the flexibility. Wood and paper are my preferred mediums and I'm currently experimenting with water colours.
I studied Graphic Design after High School and worked as a commercial Graphic Designer and Illustrator for a number of years. I also operated my own design business for about 9 years. During this time I completed several commission based projects and have also sold many personal artwork pieces that were created purely from the heart. My employment base has been mostly within the commercial design industry from 1999 - 2015. Including operating designjane Ltd. as a full time freelance designer + artist from 2007 - 2015 (working with a world wide client base). I also completed many graphic design and fine art based projects as part of my SOSJ noviciate (2015 - 2018).
Artwork has been a healer and God willing will always be a part of my life. Sketching and creating continues to be a way I can express what is in my heart. It is a way that I can serve God and express God's all inclusive love. Much of life's journey simply can not be put into words. The ups and downs in life do influence my art, stories I hear from others play a huge role in what I create. Listening is a central passion of mine and feel strongly this must come first with all my interactions and decisions. Some days I succeed, some days I fail on epic proportions. But on those days when I'm most open, truly listening it is then that I find artwork and creativity truly flows, it is a dance.
My life's journey has been very far from perfect, I believe that if you accept all as gift with an open grateful heart then events and people you interact with will teach you more than you can imagine. The process of Order > Disorder > Reorder always leads to growth.
The Aboriginal culture has a beautiful word 'Dadirri' which speaks of a deep listening that I feel is central to my life. Dadirri means inner, deep listening and quiet, still awareness. It is a 'tuning in' experience with the specific aim to come to a deeper understanding of the beauty of nature. Dadirri recognises the inner spirit that calls us to reflection and contemplation of the wonders of all God's creation. This is also in-tune with relationship, this listening is a huge influence on my artwork and how I interact with those I encounter.
I have been very blessed to have had many international adventures including living and traveling around the world (including Snowboard instructing for 7 back to back winters). My passion for the outdoors and the environment further fuels my creative process. Daily I seek to be open to the unknown path ahead, be vulnerable, be willing to be wrong, every day is an adventure and a gift. Thank you for listening and traveling with me today.
Shalom
[ Jane Maisey ]
I have been very blessed to have had many international adventures including living and traveling around the world (including Snowboard instructing for 7 back to back winters). My passion for the outdoors and the environment further fuels my creative process. Daily I seek to be open to the unknown path ahead, be vulnerable, be willing to be wrong, every day is an adventure and a gift. Thank you for listening and traveling with me today.
Shalom
[ Jane Maisey ]
Artist Signature
How do I tell if my piece of artwork is a ‘designjane’?
Every artist has a unique signature or marking. I am (Jane Maisey) commonly know as ‘designjane’. When a new original piece of artwork is finished or a Limited Edition print is ordered I will always sign the artwork with a ‘d’ + ‘j’+ circle the letters + add the month number and year around the edge…
— Created with Aroha to spread Joy --
All artwork is copyright designjane. Please contact Jane for more information. Please do not reproduce in any way without permission
Every artist has a unique signature or marking. I am (Jane Maisey) commonly know as ‘designjane’. When a new original piece of artwork is finished or a Limited Edition print is ordered I will always sign the artwork with a ‘d’ + ‘j’+ circle the letters + add the month number and year around the edge…
— Created with Aroha to spread Joy --
All artwork is copyright designjane. Please contact Jane for more information. Please do not reproduce in any way without permission