Alex Jepson
Alex Jepson is an emerging artist who was born and raised in the greater Toronto area. At a young age he fell in love with exploring the outdoors while camping, hiking and snowboarding. Growing up he was inspired by the artwork of various family members, as well as the classic work of Lawren Harris, Tom Thompson and Vincent Van Gogh.
Alex graduated from Ivey Business School at Western University in 2013, where he focused on entrepreneurship and social enterprise. At university he got involved in an international development project that allowed him to spend time working in Africa, returning twice after graduation for various professional opportunities. Over the next few years Alex worked for several companies in Canada while maintaining his creative expression through Photoshop and digital art projects. In 2018 Alex began his exploration of wood. He quickly became enamored with the medium and process – specifically the connection to nature and the sense of peace woodwork provided through flow states.
Alex began the journey of becoming a craftsman with the goal of hanging his artwork in the homes of customers and sharing the awe inspiring, calming and therapeutic qualities of the natural world. Being surrounded by the art & photography of 4 generations of family in his workshop, Alex maintains a deep connection to his roots and what is most important to him in life – nature and expressing creativity.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
“I create artwork to connect with a flow state of mind, where thoughts clear away and my sense of time vanishes. Being completely absorbed in the process is a deeply meditative feeling.
Using natural hardwood as my main medium allows me to reconnect with nature and enter a place where I feel grounded, peaceful and alive. I invite my viewers to experience a deeper connection to the natural world by calmly ‘travelling’ through my flowing designs. I hope you can find a sense of peace while exploring the natural patterns in the wood grain of my art pieces or seeing how the smaller, individual pieces come together as one interconnected whole.
I create my designs mostly based on natural subjects that provide me with a sense of awe, often centered around Canadian animals or landscapes. The art pieces are handmade, using a variety of hand and power tools. Hand cutting, carving and handmade frames create a deeply personal and unique piece of artwork.
A crucial part of my process is selecting high quality wood from a variety of local small businesses. The incredible character and wood grain of these products allow me to create unique pieces of artwork, where the natural elements of the wood represent certain intricate details. Selecting high quality wood ensures a long-lasting piece of artwork that can be enjoyed over the years.”
Alex Jepson is an emerging artist who was born and raised in the greater Toronto area. At a young age he fell in love with exploring the outdoors while camping, hiking and snowboarding. Growing up he was inspired by the artwork of various family members, as well as the classic work of Lawren Harris, Tom Thompson and Vincent Van Gogh.
Alex graduated from Ivey Business School at Western University in 2013, where he focused on entrepreneurship and social enterprise. At university he got involved in an international development project that allowed him to spend time working in Africa, returning twice after graduation for various professional opportunities. Over the next few years Alex worked for several companies in Canada while maintaining his creative expression through Photoshop and digital art projects. In 2018 Alex began his exploration of wood. He quickly became enamored with the medium and process – specifically the connection to nature and the sense of peace woodwork provided through flow states.
Alex began the journey of becoming a craftsman with the goal of hanging his artwork in the homes of customers and sharing the awe inspiring, calming and therapeutic qualities of the natural world. Being surrounded by the art & photography of 4 generations of family in his workshop, Alex maintains a deep connection to his roots and what is most important to him in life – nature and expressing creativity.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
“I create artwork to connect with a flow state of mind, where thoughts clear away and my sense of time vanishes. Being completely absorbed in the process is a deeply meditative feeling.
Using natural hardwood as my main medium allows me to reconnect with nature and enter a place where I feel grounded, peaceful and alive. I invite my viewers to experience a deeper connection to the natural world by calmly ‘travelling’ through my flowing designs. I hope you can find a sense of peace while exploring the natural patterns in the wood grain of my art pieces or seeing how the smaller, individual pieces come together as one interconnected whole.
I create my designs mostly based on natural subjects that provide me with a sense of awe, often centered around Canadian animals or landscapes. The art pieces are handmade, using a variety of hand and power tools. Hand cutting, carving and handmade frames create a deeply personal and unique piece of artwork.
A crucial part of my process is selecting high quality wood from a variety of local small businesses. The incredible character and wood grain of these products allow me to create unique pieces of artwork, where the natural elements of the wood represent certain intricate details. Selecting high quality wood ensures a long-lasting piece of artwork that can be enjoyed over the years.”
$590.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
13.50x17.50"
This handcrafted blue jay artwork combines the natural beauty of the oak’s wood grain patterns with a modern splash of colour. Each piece of wood was cut out from carefully selected boards that would allow your eye to travel through the artwork with ease. The grain of the maple backing radiates out from the blue jay and into the handmade hardwood frame.
This piece is handmade from:
- White oak, poplar and walnut, with the use of dyes to achieve the colour
- Maple plywood used as a canvas/backing
- Handcrafted frame made from red oak (finished with black dye & oil)
Easy-to-hang with a picture wire that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$590.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
14x17"
Handmade piece of wooden artwork that captures the intensity of a golden eagle. The flowing design takes your eyes through the beauty of the wood’s natural grain patterns.
This artwork is handmade from:
- ¼” hardwoods: Walnut (natural and with dye), yellow-heart, dyed poplar
- Cabinet-grade white oak plywood as a canvas/backing
- Handcrafted frame made from red oak (dyed oil used as a finish)
Easy-to-hang with a picture wire that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$620.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
17.50x12"
Handmade piece of wooden artwork capturing a grizzly bear purposefully wandering in the snow. The flowing design takes your eyes through the beauty of the various walnut piece’s natural grain patterns. An abstract sun in the background provides the appearance that the bear is heading out of chaos and into flow/order.
This artwork is made from:
- Hand cut and carved hardwoods – a variety of natural walnut, as well as poplar (natural and dyed).
- Cabinet-grade maple plywood as a canvas/backing
- Handcrafted frame made from red oak, with walnut splines/joinery
Easy-to-hang with a picture wire that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$650.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
20x13"
Handmade piece of wooden art that captures a grizzly bear at home, high up in the alpine. The added depth of the mountain scene boldly stands out from a blue sky with sun rays beaming down.
This artwork is handmade from:
- Walnut, mahogany, curly maple, with blue dyed curly maple as the sky
- Cabinet-grade white oak plywood as a canvas/backing
- Handcrafted frame made from red oak (dyed oil used as a finish)
Easy-to-hang with a picture wire that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$2,250.00 CAD
Wood and acrylic (framed).
38x24"
Handmade artwork depicting the towering beauty of Ama Dablam, a mountain in the Himalayas of Nepal. This piece was hand-cut and then carved to create subtle 3D depth and shaping. I love how well this piece highlights the complexity of colours and patterns in the local hardwoods.
This artwork is handmade from:
- A variety of walnut and maple wood (curly maple, hard maple, pieces with bark inclusions)
- Cabinet-grade plywood as a canvas/backing
- Acrylic paint that has been finished/sealed.
- Handcrafted frame made from red oak (dyed oil used as a finish)
Easy-to-hang with a picture wire that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$650.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
16.25x13.50"
Wooden artwork capturing the mountain range that includes Mount Lawrence Grassi to Ha Ling Peak – in Canmore (Alberta). The mountain is shaped/carved to add some depth and is fully handcrafted.
The overall artwork encapsulates the beauty of natural wood grain, while providing a splash of colour and modern feel. My favourite aspect is the waves from the natural figure in the lake, which is made from curly maple that has been dyed to be a “glacial teal” colour.
This artwork is made from:
- Hand cut and carved local hardwoods – walnut, maple (figured and curly), white oak, roasted ash.
- Cabinet-grade maple plywood as a canvas/backing. Coloured with some blue dye mixed into the finish.
- Handcrafted frame made from black dyed & oiled red oak.
Easy-to-hang with a sawtooth hanger that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$2,950.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
47.75x32"
A flowing design of Mount Robson towering over the shimmering blue waters of Berg Lake. Immerse yourself in the natural grain patterns of the hardwoods in this handcrafted piece of artwork.
The handcrafted artwork is made from:
- ½” hardwoods: black walnut, a variety of unique maple pieces (curly, figured, hard maple), and butternut wood for the shorelines.
- The lake is made from blue-dyed curly maple to give the appearance of ripples in the water.
- Cabinet-grade Maple plywood as a canvas/backing.
- 2” deep, handcrafted frame made from Red Oak.
Ready-to-hang with a metal cleat that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. Host should note that the cleat requires several screws into the wall in order to install properly.
Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.
$2,950.00 CAD
Wood and dyes (framed).
46x23.75"
A flowing design of the iconic view at Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The famous Banff mountains are brought to life through the natural grain patterns of the locally sourced hardwoods.
The artwork is made from:
- ½” hardwoods: black walnut, curly maple, roasted ash, sumac, white oak.
- The lake is made from blue-dyed curly maple that gives a natural appearance of ripples in the water.
- Cabinet-grade Maple plywood as a canvas/backing.
- 1.75” deep, handcrafted frame made from blackened Red Oak.
Ready-to-hang with a metal cleat that will keep the piece secure and level on your wall. The host should note that the cleat will require several screws into the wall.
Artwork should be hung out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure will fade wood products over time.