Jane Basile - Painting the Feeling Beneath the Surface
Inside the Work of Jane Basille
Jane’s work invites you to slow down and feel a place rather than simply recognize it. Her paintings are bold and intuitive, shaped by close observation but driven by emotion—color, movement, and texture working together to capture what lingers beneath the surface of a moment.
There is a sense of freedom in her process: unexpected color choices, layered marks, and improvisation that give each piece a pulse of energy and honesty. Nothing is overworked or overly planned. Instead, the work remains open, expressive, and alive—allowing the viewer to discover their own meaning within it.
Jane is drawn to scale and physicality, often working large and pushing beyond traditional tools to create surfaces that feel built rather than painted. Her recent explorations in canvas collage and mixed media add depth and tactility, reinforcing the idea that these pieces are experiences as much as images.
Collectors are often drawn to Jane’s work because it feels personal without being prescriptive. When creating commissioned pieces, she listens closely—not just to what clients want to see, but to what matters most to them—translating those values into art that feels lasting, intimate, and deeply lived with over time.