Jose F Jimenez, born in Venezuela in 1986, is an artist deeply inspired by natural landscapes. Growing up surrounded by the sea and mountains, Jose developed a profound appreciation for nature. This enduring connection to the natural world has become a central theme in his work.

At the age of twenty, Jose began his artistic journey in jewelry making, refining his skills and developing a meticulous attention to detail. After five years in the field, he sought formal education in a jewelry program and relocated to Toronto, Canada. This move proved transformative. While volunteering in an art studio, Jose discovered painting and immediately fell in love with the medium. This pivotal experience led him to change from the Jewelry Program to the Drawing and Painting Program at OCAD University.

In 2018, Jose earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing and Painting from OCAD University. The distance from his homeland prompted a deep exploration of his life and memories through art, particularly landscape painting. His work seeks to reflect and interpret his encounters with nature and childhood experiences, creating a unique blend of personal history and natural beauty. 

Jose’s travels to various countries have also significantly influenced his work, as he draws inspiration from diverse landscapes around the world. These experiences have broadened his artistic perspective, allowing him to incorporate elements from different cultures and environments into his work. In 2021, Jose moved to Florence, Italy. There, he spent three years working and developing his artistic practice, integrating new layers of life experiences surrounded by the historical legacy of Renaissance art. Jose is currently based in Toronto, Canada.

Jose F Jimenez’s art captures the essence of the landscapes that have shaped his life, inviting viewers to explore the intricate relationship between memory, identity, and the natural world. His works are a testament to his enduring passion for nature and his commitment to artistic expression.

Since the beginning of my journey with painting, I have been inspired by many artists and artistic movements. I'm an artist who has found inspiration in various types of art; primordially landscape paintings. However, I have a great appreciation for portraiture, abstraction, figurative, sculpture and architecture. My artistic inspiration comes from all of these forms of art. In my journey, I have been exposed to Latin American art since I come from there. However I completed my university education in Canada, giving me a great understanding and appreciation for North American art. I also lived in Italy for three years where I was extremely exposed to Renaissance and classical art. For me, all of these become an inspiration for my work that I filter and express through Landscape. Nature also plays a fundamental role in my life. This is why in my work I explore landscape as my main theme. I usually work on my landscapes with oil paint on canvases. However, I have used acrylic paints and other surfaces such as wood. I also use drawings as a communication tool. For this, I usually experiment with ink, coloured pencils, oil pastels, graphite pencils, and the iPad, for digital drawings. These are the tools I use to express myself through my art. The necessity of expressing myself is my biggest motivation. There are things that are simply difficult for me to express in any other form besides art. I want to create a communication with the viewer through my work. Using landscapes to express my deepest feelings, I hope to reach a higher level of communication with the viewer, inviting them to explore emotions through the natural world.