"Eggs" by Jillian Szeliga
Oil On Canvas | 5x7
As a still life painter, my work is rooted in deep, direct observation. I see myself as a translator, conveying what I witness into two dimensions. Each painting is a humbling opportunity to learn and to rediscover the childlike joy found in unexpected color combinations and the play of shapes, light, and shadow.
My inspiration comes from the visual world, from the paint itself, and from the works of other painters. I find solace in the strokes of the Old Masters I study and embrace historical oil painting techniques. By honoring the masters, I'm not merely retracing their steps; I'm breathing life into their methods while boldly stepping into a future where past and present coexist harmoniously.
In a society that prioritizes speed, productivity, and profit, my work is intentionally small, slow, and human. Amid the constant push to innovate and redefine artistic norms, realism endures as a timeless language that continues to resonate across generations. I hope that my paintings offer viewers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and lean into the humanity of art in the face of the digital strokes of tomorrow.
Learn more about Jillian here.
"Eggs" by Jillian Szeliga
Oil On Canvas | 5x7
As a still life painter, my work is rooted in deep, direct observation. I see myself as a translator, conveying what I witness into two dimensions. Each painting is a humbling opportunity to learn and to rediscover the childlike joy found in unexpected color combinations and the play of shapes, light, and shadow.
My inspiration comes from the visual world, from the paint itself, and from the works of other painters. I find solace in the strokes of the Old Masters I study and embrace historical oil painting techniques. By honoring the masters, I'm not merely retracing their steps; I'm breathing life into their methods while boldly stepping into a future where past and present coexist harmoniously.
In a society that prioritizes speed, productivity, and profit, my work is intentionally small, slow, and human. Amid the constant push to innovate and redefine artistic norms, realism endures as a timeless language that continues to resonate across generations. I hope that my paintings offer viewers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and lean into the humanity of art in the face of the digital strokes of tomorrow.
Learn more about Jillian here.
