Closed Eyes Art is an artistic business created and owned by Jacqueline Ewens. She promotes art in a very unique and captivating way. Expressing emotion, each painting reveals a hidden story and a message with cultural ties. Located in Ranchito Village, in the beautiful district of Corozal, we decided to ask Jacqueline a little more about her creative talent and style. 

From large 1 meter-long paintings to small notebooks, Jacqueline Ewens has made it her mark to become an artist. She expresses her fondness and admiration through color tubes and paintbrushes. She brings to life captivating images projected from deep within her emotions, letting out a burst of eye candy that no one can deny.

Being a female artist, she has impacted Belize and Belizean culture with her methods of painting. From a very young age, Jacqueline Ewens has dabbled with color patterns and canvases, creating breathtaking images and portraits.

Starting an Art Business

"Back in 2013, I remember that being the year. I started putting more emphasis on my business." Starting a career in Arts and Culture is challenging everywhere. Jacqueline's journey at the beginning has focused on making a name for herself. Some of the products she started offering were greeting cards, designing notebooks, and other services in her old school. Certainly, she had tons of practice with her long list of orders.

As she continued on her quest in the arts industry, she found multiple doors opening with unique possibilities. 

Capturing Belize and its People

As a born and raised Belizean artist, Jacqueline is focusing on the many wonders that make us one nation. What is it that makes us a Belizean? What do we all have in common that makes us united as one people? Capturing this envisionment, answering these questions, bringing to life our heritage and culture on a canvas.

As an artist, she is always bringing out the best in each person as they gaze upon her beautiful artwork.

Support is Essential 

Having the necessary support can boost the confidence of young artists in pursuing a career in the Arts. While still in school, Jacqueline's art teacher, Kirk Landsmith, helped in polishing her skills. 

What are all the services you provide?

Jacqueline offers a variety of services. "There are several services that I offer. I work on handmade stationery, paintings, drawings, illustrations & customization, product logo design for businesses, classroom posters & murals. Overall, I do orders, so anyone who would like for me to work on a project for them can go ahead and place an order."

Opening a Gallery to Inspire

Going back to nostalgia, going back to the admiration, "it is about the Belizean culture, and everything that comes along with it," Jacqueline says. 

Jacqueline wants every one of us to say that we have found something that catches our eye. She wants to inspire us. As you walk into a gallery, the first emotion is admiration. Art is a way for each person to discover something new within them – whether it be a painting, a sculpture, or a handmade bracelet. Expressing the culture and individual values behind each art piece is what Closed Eyes Art is about. 

Contact:

Follow Jacqueline on Instagram @closedeyes.art or Facebook. For orders, email to jewens2600@gmail.com

Written by Romani Sanchez