JM Fine Art

https://www.jillmclean.com

Abstract Paintings | Originals + Commissions | Jill McLean Chicago Artist | (312) 718-7707 Jill McLean creates life and beauty as an abstract artist in Chicago, both originals or commissions on canvas + paper. For sale from her art studio and online.

💛 There’s a simplicity when you recognize that parameters are beautiful. In my imagination, I dreamed of all the things I thought I would do, but none of them were meant for me. Somehow, life reined me in so I can have a place of peace, of clarity, of learning what’s best for my life. All the perceived limitations, the waiting, things taking so long … it’s never once been about anything except keeping me on the right path through love.

Parameters of Gold
14” w x 11” h
Graphite, oil sticks, oils on Yupo paper
2024

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🌻 💖 Bits of sunshine and sky, a cloud here and there, living waters bubbling up and over the brim of my hidden hopefulness … this day seems like just a moment ago. Standing on the street above, looking at our tiny beach down below. You told me to always see the hope in life, and the light will burst through when I least expect it.

Bits of Sunshine and Sky
14” w x 11” h
Graphite, oil sticks, oils on Yupo paper
2024

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🐦‍⬛ 🌿 Your soft, spritely chirping awakens me in a sweet haze. Thank you for your birdsong amidst the buildings and concrete. Dreamily, I remember that I have a whole day ahead to create, to love, to shine.

Morning Song
14” w x 11” h
Graphite, oil sticks, oils on Yupo paper
2024

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Oil Painting on Yupo Paper - Morning Song — JM Fine Art - Abstract Chicago Artist Jill McLean Your soft, spritely chirping awakens me in a sweet haze. Thank you for your birdsong amidst the buildings and concrete. Dreamily, I remember that I have a whole day ahead to create, to love, to shine. • 14” w x 11” h • Graphite, oil sticks, oils on Yupo paper • Signed on front • Unframed...

💛 Looking for the perfect, the right, the true. You shine the brightest without even trying.The only love I desire is in your golden heart, your brilliant day, your promise of tomorrow and all the splendor of creation.

Your Golden Heart
14” w x 11” h
Graphite, oil sticks, oils on Yupo paper
2024

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☀️A childhood memory... the late day sun following an afternoon of laughter in the backyard. Cool, shimmering pool spilled over onto the concrete, flowers and plants illuminated in the glow of the lowering, golden orb that pours forth over all the sea out in the distance. The brightness of friendship remains in my heart forever.

The Brightness of Friendship
25” w x 19” h
Graphite, oil sticks, oils on paper
2024

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💝 Knowing your beauty, so fair and filled with grace, I turn to you for all my needs. Ever delighted to love us, your peace fills my whole life, both now and in eternity.

Our Lady of Fair Love
6” w x 6” h x 1.5” d
Graphite, oil sticks, oils on board
2024

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Little Flowers
4” w x 4” h x 1.5” d
Graphite, oil sticks, oils, metallics on board
2024

🌸 Walking amongst the briars, I find little flowers to lift my sight up to what is good and right and true. Never will my spirit be dampened by the cold, nor the dark. It will shine brightly even in what lay ahead.

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⛱ 🌞🌴🐳 This one brings back memories of walking along the street above Corona del Mar beach where I grew up in California. Now living in Chicago, with the grit and concrete, I often go online to do searches of this street, with its juicy succulents, amazing ocean views, and beautiful surrounding homes. It never fails to fill my heart with that longing to return.

Ocean Boulevard, CdM, I & II
12” w x 11.5” h (each)
Graphite, oil sticks, oils, metallics on unstretched canvas
2024

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STUDIO SHOT 🌿

Preparing papers and boards with gesso...

I dream about having an entire studio full of blank surfaces, waiting to receive color and life. Sometimes I selfishly want to keep them as they are: at-the-ready, clean, pristine. But, what good will it do for others to withhold what they are meant to become? It’s like people that way.❤️

Of This I’m Certain, I and II
Graphite, oil stick, oils on paper
12” w x 9” h (each)
2024

Even in my stillness, you churn up creation, forcing life to burst open at the seams. Your promises, you keep. Never again shall I be wayward ... I know the way now.

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The Day’s Gift
Graphite, oil stick, oil on canvas
12” x 12”
2014

Charging into the day with thoughts of how it should go, but a different history is written, sparking delight. Hope and promise from Life, befriending me in a way that renews my soul.
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The Orange Tree
Oil on paper
Image = 4.25” w x 4.23” h
Paper = 7.875” w x 7.875” h
Jill McLean, 2023

Available on my website 🍊🌿 https://jillmclean.com

🌿 🌟 Remembering my path, and staying true to it no matter what. 🌟 🌿 . . . . . . . . .

The Narrow Gate
Oil, oil stick, graphite on canvas
8” w x 8” h
Jill McLean, 2023

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The Narrow Gate — JM Fine Art - Abstract Chicago Artist Jill McLean • 8” w x 8” h • Original oil, oil stick, and graphite on canvas • Ready to hang • Clean, white sides (unframed) • Signed on front and back • Certificate of Authenticity included ** FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.

Just a little refreshment for your Wednesday. 💦💛 . . . . . . . . . . .

Living Waters
Oil + graphite on canvas
12" x 12"
Jill McLean, 2023
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🌳Monday Mémoires ... starting the week out by reviewing things up close. Where will these upcoming days lead me? All of these are still being developed, but I'm excited about what's happening and wanted to share. 🥰
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Details of works in progress
Oils + graphite on canvas
Jill McLean, 2023
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🌸⭐️🌸 Happy Flower Friday, everyone! Starting to play around with my copper wire flowers again. Exploring some new ideas, we'll see how these can be strewn over my life's path somehow! 🌸⭐️🌸
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Work in progress, copper wire flower
Jill McLean, 2023
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🍋🍊A few details of 2 larger paintings I'm working on to brighten your day. 🍊🍋

(Work in progress, details)
Oil and graphite on canvas
Jill McLean, 2023

🌿🌟It's been a beautiful day in the studio. My work from today ... The barren desert is no more. 🌟🌿 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Desert No More
Diptych
Oil and graphite on canvas
40" w x 20" h
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💟🌿Navigating the briars and weeds, emerging into hints of pink and sunny fields ... always looking ahead to that which is not only possible, but waiting patiently. Happy Wednesday, friends. 💟🌿

(Purchase: https://jillmclean.com/purchase/op-beyo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beyond
Oil + graphite on canvas
12" x 12"
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🌼Sharing joy for the day ... Is it needed in the world? Do we look for that which can lift us up, through color, in an unassuming way, in its own right? I believe so. I'm always looking for a pathway to present this in the world. I hope these colors (details of a work in progress) brighten your heart and mind today. xo 🌼

🧡🌿 WORK IN PROGRESS 🌿🧡
Starting a larger painting with a fresh foundation. Reminds me of my life right now ... a clean slate! I'm so grateful to be able to create every day, luckiest girl in the world. 🥰

🌿 🦋 🌤 There's something wonderful about Mondays, at least in my book! It's like a complete do-over, with a whole new week ahead ... to grow, to brighten, to love. And, it's always my desire that those who see my paintings turn their eyes and heart to the same. Happy Monday, friends! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Again
Oil and graphite on canvas
12" x 12"
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🌼🌿 There is something special about mornings when you have the whole day ahead for growth and working in the studio. My anticipation for painting was abundant as the sun was rising ... and the afternoon did not disappoint. Lots of studies happening this week, too! Happy Thursday everyone!
Sweet Rising
Oil and graphite on canvas board
14"w x 11"h
Jill McLean, 2023

🌿 STUDY 🌿
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship and he who plants kindness gathers love.” St. Basil the Great
Revived, A Study
Oil on canvas board
16" w x 12" h
Jill McLean, 2023

🌿 QUICK STUDY 🌿 I continue to brim with gratitude that I get to do what I do. Discovering so many wonderful things in this new season of my life and work. Deconstructing and rebuilding. 😘
Seeing Ahead, Study II
(Full + details)
Oil, graphite, oil stick on unstretched canvas
12" x 12"
Jill McLean, 2022

💛 QUICK STUDY 💛

I’ve always observed that trees must have as many memories as we do. Probably more than we can imagine, like the stars in the sky. Think of all the things they’ve seen and heard, including moments from my own life … so much joy, heartache, determination and hope.
The Memory Tree
Oil and graphite on canvas
12” w x 12” h
Jill McLean, 2022

❤️ NEW WORK ❤️
Giving all of myself to the one path I understand will be intensely sweet and filled with daily crosses to carry, knowing of the great rewards at the end. I wouldn't travel on this journey any other way.
No Matter How Long
Oil and graphite on canvas
12” w x 12” h
Jill McLean, 2022

💛 NEW WORK 💛
All of my life I’ve had genuine hope for tomorrow and what it might bring. As time moves forward, my faith promises me much more than tomorrow.
Beyond Tomorrow
Oil and graphite on canvas
19” w x 20” h
Jill McLean, 2022
(Full + detail shots)