Jamie McCallum grew up on a cattle ranch just south of Brandon, Manitoba. Her early years on the farm have always been a source of inspiration and her love of animals and the vast prairie landscape are often reflected in the subject matter of her work. Jamie was formally trained in North Dakota where she received a degree in graphic design. After graduating, she ventured to Minnesota where she continued to build on her knowledge and love of art throughout her career. Whether it was graphic design, photography, art & framing galleries, or many years in the beauty industry - her experiences have all contributed to her abilities and helped hone her eye for composition, color, and balance.

Her work is contemporary, gestural, and celebrates a broad subject range full of whimsy and humanity. Jamie pushes proportions to evoke mood and curiosity, and utilizes the power of color and texture to further extend these boundaries. After spending time in British Columbia, where she painted with longtime friend and mentor Canadian artist Angela Morgan, Jamie recently returned to her home province of Manitoba and now resides outside Riding Mountain National Park.

Study IV: Love and Wander