Bryan Jesney

"The subconscious is what influences my ideas, feelings and emotions when I paint. As I allow myself to transcend deep into this space, this dreamscape, I am guided with each and every brush stroke. 

​As I enter into this exploration, I feel a pure utopian solitude that not only comforts me, but excites me just the same. Life's inevitable changes and growth brings transformation and it is this truth, that motivates my approach and drives my curiosity. I search for answers through the use of study, colour, composition, perspective and movement developing various techniques and methods that I execute through each piece of artwork."

Born in London Ontario, Bryan Jesney was raised by his father on an old WWII Air force training base north of the city called Huron Park. The home he shared with his older brother Brent and father was less then modest and situated in the middle of nowhere, which meant privacy was extraordinary. Growing up, although loved deeply by his late father Les, Bryan was often exposed to unhealthy environments.

It was likely this, that drove Bryan at a very young age, to seek into the journey of fine art. At 18 he followed his passion and left the small town of Huron Park, to live with his older brother Brent in London where he was able to attend HB Beal Arts. After graduating Bryan spent a year in San Francisco, filling sketch books full of rampant ideas that can be seen in some of his paintings today. After returning, Bryan attended the Fine Arts Program at OCAD in Toronto.

Bryan continues to paint daily in his home studio in London Ontario, surrounded by love and support from this wife Rebecca and his dogs Henry and Nevah.