NFGArtStudio
“Hello, my name is Jacob, and this is NFGArtStudio. Expressing who I am through the visual arts, as I embark on working towards making art a career.”
Where art and expression come to life
About the artist
Jacob “Jake” Burgoyne
A watercolor-first traditional artist from Newfoundland, Canada. His work centers on expressive figurative portraits — predominantly of women and also men — rendered in layered watercolor washes.
“Hello, my name is Jacob, and this is NFGArtStudio. Expressing who I am through the visual arts, as I embark on working towards making art a career.”
Alongside watercolor, he works across mixed media, ink, pencil sketch and sketchbook studies, and charcoal. Every piece is worked on paper and signed.
Watercolor
His primary medium — expressive, layered washes built on paper.
Mixed media & ink
Combining media to push texture and contrast in figurative work.
Pencil & charcoal
Sketchbook studies and charcoal drawings that ground the practice.
Works on paper, signed
Each piece is worked on paper and signed by the artist.
The audience
A growing community
Real numbers, as of the latest count — proud of every single one.
YouTube
TikTok
The gallery
Selected subjects
A preview of the subjects Jake works with. These are layout placeholders — to be replaced with his actual pieces.
Portrait of a man in sunglasses and beret
— to be replaced with his actual piece
Guitarist portrait
— to be replaced with his actual piece
Woman carrying a basket with a child
— to be replaced with his actual piece
Skull study
— to be replaced with his actual piece
Woman with mirror / reflection
— to be replaced with his actual piece
Watch
On the easel & in conversation
Follow the journey on YouTube and TikTok — process, layers, and honest talk about the artist’s life.
My Watercolor journey has begun
My Largest Watercolor Painting!!! The First Layer
The Lonely Reality of Being a Full-Time Artist
Playlists
- Figure it out, figure drawing from a beginners point over view
- Vlogs let's talk art
Shop
Shop — Sample Layout
Sample shop layout, ready for originals and prints once pieces and prices are supplied.
No pieces are currently listed for sale.
Contact to purchase / commission inquiries