Layers ‘n layers ‘n layers of loveliness! Today’s member spotlight is shining on the mixed media work of Philadelphia based artist Jill Haas. Her portfolio has been filled nature-inspired abstract work… until rather recently when a bunch of flowers starting blooming! Here’s why:
“Jill Haas grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where her mother and grandmother painted watercolor botanicals that filled the walls of her childhood home; her grandfather, a botanist by hobby, created new varieties of lilies; and her father taught her how to sail, inspiring a love of wind and water. Her admiration for the natural world is expressed in the plant portraits she creates on canvas and panel. An award-winning animator and illustrator, Haas credits her penchant for using sharp edges and flat shapes to her 30-year career working with digital vector images.”
Oooh, I do love a little behind-the-scenes info! You can follow Jill on Instagram at @jill_haas_painter, and if you’re in Philly, one of her pieces is included in “WILD” — a group exhibition curated by PxP Contemporary — showing at Paradigms Gallery until January 18th.
A few people have asked, so… in case you’re wondering how the ‘member in the spotlight’ gets selected: Every week I chose an artist from my ART DELIVERY subscribers list. If you’d like to be considered for the Saturday feature (which currently goes out to over 20,000 people), just sign up for the daily deliveries by clicking this little button riiiiiight here:
It’s $5 per month, or only 3 bucks a month if you pay for the whole year in one shot ($36). Easy peasy. Have a great weekend ~ Danielle
These flower portraits make me smile, and that is sorely needed today. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous work! Love it.