Jill Block has always been drawn to abstract art. Impressively, without any formal training, she created her first painting in 2014. “It was a painting I did for my home. I wanted to have a large abstract piece of art above our sofa, so I decided to try and paint one myself. I loved it.”
Jill’s pieces are full of color combinations that are bold and bright colors, either by choice or upon request. “Some paintings are commissions. I always ask my clients what colors they would like me to use and which ones they don’t,” she says. “As for all my other paintings, I don’t have specific colors in mind. It’s just what inspires me that day; it’s completely intuitive.”
Jill says she’s inspired by music, other artists of the abstract movement, and color itself. “Abstract art gives you freedom to express yourself. You are not tied to painting what you see or trying so hard to perfectly represent what you see. I feel there is no pressure. It’s so fun.”
Jill has a Solo Show “SYMPHONY OF COLOR” coming up in May at the Dare County Arts Council. Her upcoming collection of large abstracts will carry the theme “IT IS WHAT IT IS.”
Follow along as Jill creates a new painting each week on her YouTube Channel, Jill Block Abstract Art. You can also See more of her art at jillblock.net.
