BIOGRAPHY

Jade Gates has been creating unique, original images for over 30 years.
Her background is in both art and photography.
Jade has exhibited and taught in galleries, museums, and colleges from Switzerland to California. She has taught seminars and workshops for the Ringling School of Art & Design for more than a decade. Her commissions include The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and The J. Paul Getty Foundation.

She has worked as a Creative Uses Consultant for the Polaroid Corporation, and has been certified by the Adobe Corporation as an "ACE" expert in Adobe Photoshop CS.
Jade Gates' award winning images have appeared in a wide variety of publications including Time, Newsweek, Wine Spectator, and Polaroid's Test Magazine, and on the covers of videos, CDs, books, magazines and brochures.

TESTIMONIALS

Commissioned Portrait

The portrait that Jade Gates recently completed of my son brought both myself and his grandmother to tears when we first saw it. It is so like him and truly captures his essence. What a gift to have a gorgeous image of young Cody to enjoy forever. Jade is a truly talented artist!
Cynthia Frank-Miner, Sarasota, FL

Painting Classes

I just wanted to tell you how much i enjoyed our week of lessons together.  I found you to be a motivating, supporting and very informative teacher.  i feel like I got a great foundation so I could go home and practice and create a style that i can call my own.  Thanks so much for your generosity and I will be coming back soon.
Lori Lewis
Hot Springs, AR

Photoshop Classes

After researching several venues for learning the art of digital photography and Photoshop I decided to try a class with Jade. As soon as I arrived at her home she immediately made me feel at ease. Jade Gates is a natural at teaching. She has never made me feel like any of my questions are irrelevant and explains the answer to my questions thoroughly. Her knowledge of both digital photography and Photoshop is very impressive. The convenience of Photoshop classes from the comfort of my own home by phone is a tremendous asset. I would highly recommend Jade Gates to anybody!!
Karol Youssef, Sarasota, FL

Custom Artwork

Jade Gates has the perfect touch to everything she does!
I have been so impressed with Jades work in photo restoration and the artwork that she created for my business. I have used her recommendations for color schemes, framing pictures and art work and have received nothing but rave reviews from her work. I highly recommend her.
Martin Neher DVM, Sarasota FL

Portraiture, Oil painting, & Art Classes

Not only has Jade Gates taken wonderful pictures of my husband and I, but she worked with me on art lessons. What an outstanding teacher (and I am a teacher so I know)!!!! On top of these talents, she is a gifted artist. I purchased a painting from her that is placed in a dominant place in my living room, and I am touched every time I look at it. On top of all of THIS, she is a photographer of graceful, beautiful, and haunting pictures. Jade Gates ....a gracious, unforgettable woman whose talents express her inner beauty."
Brenda Winkler, Santa Claus IN

Adobe Photoshop Classes

I had the pleasure of taking lessons on photography and digital processing from Jade recently. She is both professional and personable. She has the ability to explain complex concepts that even a beginner can understand. She had a detailed lesson plan and made the most of every minute in the classroom. I would recommend her to anyone, beginner or advanced, that wants to maximize their bang for the buck.
Rick Greenspun, Sarasota FL.

Commissioned Oil painting

Your painting captured the essence of the cottage and we are delighted with it. It's hard for me to put into words how appreciative I am that you took my plain photograph of the cottage and brought it to life. The painting hangs in the middle of the living room where everyone can see it. When there are family gatherings (and there's a lot!) I always notice someone standing in front of the painting and admiring it. Like the cottage itself, the painting will pass from generation to generation.
Sandy Stevenson, Sarasota FL.

Jewelry Photography

In order to apply to juried fine art shows, we needed professional photos of our dichroic glass jewelry. This was not an easy task since the jewelry is highly reflective. Jade Gates accomplished the impossible and provided us with high quality photos of our work that demonstrated both her creativity and technical expertise. She has now done work for us on three separate occasions and we have been very pleased with the results every time.
Howard and Barbara Relles, The Glassy Couple, Sarasota FL.