Jill Hackney Studio

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Check out the Tax Man Philip Thomas Hackney and his fabulous mustache!

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Finished two small paintings on Arches oil paper. Each painting is on a piece of paper that measures 15” tall by 22” wide.

Learning to listen to my gut, to trust my instincts. My instincts tell me this is done. I’m in love with this painting.

Ann Connelly Fine Art

Here’s an update on the progress happening on this swamp painting. It’s hard to describe the joy it brings me to paint these trees. It takes me back into the swamp, but gives me the voice to describe the utter beauty and mystery of the trees that rise from the water like they are standing on mirrors.

I ❤️ Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh ranked 15th among 20 most arts-vibrant large communities in the nation Pittsburgh ranked 15th among 20 most arts-vibrant large communities in the nation SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, today released its 8th Arts Vibrancy Index, which identifies Pittsburgh as number 15 in the list of 20 Large communities in the United States through an analysis of....

Getting started on a new painting in my “Le marais” series. This one is 72” tall by 52.5” wide. Oil on canvas.

“Le marais” series
Oil on unstretched canvas
54” wide by 60.5” tall
2023

I am loving how this is coming together ❤️ Still working on it.

Still in progress. Here is an update.

Here’s a work in progress. This one measures 54” wide by 60” tall. Oil on unstretched canvas.

Cowgirl feels right at home with the band ❤️ Thank you Mon Krewe Cajun Band for bringing amazing Cajun music to the party. What an incredible vibe!!!

And thank you to everyone who came out to share our love of Louisiana culture and our love for the artistic community. And above all, for your support of Radiant Hall, a nonprofit organization near and dear to my heart, of which I am on the board, which not only provides affordable studio space to artists, but also builds a community of creatives ❤️

And here she is. Told me confidently that she was finished, and I listened.

Oil on unstretched canvas
84” wide by 29.5” tall

Random thought of the day,

Beauty has infinite layers
It can be overwhelming

Just sharing what I’m working on. A lot of stuff in life has been pulling me out of the studio. I’m glad I made it my priority today to come in and go to work. It makes me so happy 🥰

“Le marais” series
Oil painting on paper
22” wide by 30” tall

Inspired by Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

Will be available at Ann Connelly Fine Art in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Started a new painting on paper today. Part of the “Le marais” series.

This here is a pastel drawing I did of my husband Philip before we were married. I treasure it so much ❤️

Here’s a flashback to work I did in 2009. This painting, along with three others I created for this commission, hang in the Bonnet Creek Hilton Hotel near Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida.

New painting in my “Le marais” series.

Here’s an update on my current art in the works.

Thinking about color and light and my mind kind of got blown. What IS color anyway? I have my thoughts but I'd like to hear yours.

Here’s the information regarding the exhibit at the Centre des arts de Shawinigan in Quebec, Canada.

Voici les informations concernant l'exposition au Centre des arts de Shawinigan à Québec, Canada.

Here’s today’s progress

Starting a new painting today. Each painting is created with intention. I have decided to begin this painting by starting with the negative space.

What is negative space? I’d like to hear your thoughts. Please discuss.

You don’t have to be an artist to have input. Just want to hear what “negative space” means to each of you.

This painting will be heading to Quebec as part of an invitational exhibit. More details to follow.

“Le marais” series
Oil on unstretched canvas
28” x 38”

Kouri-Vini: The return of the US' lost language It was born from the horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then slowly disappeared. Now, its speakers are reclaiming it as part of their identity.

Working on a smaller painting in my “Le marais” series. This painting is going to be part of an invitational exhibition in Quebec, Canada.