Jackie Hanson Art Blog

A graphic that reads "12 Books Every Artist Needs To Read (from an artist-librarian who also needs to read them.) Pictured are three of the listed books. The background is a painting of a tree's shadow.

12 Books Every Artist Needs to Read, from an ar...

I'm an artist first. I was born an artist, I grew more entwined with the identity in art school, I will die an artist.  But right now, I'm also a...

12 Books Every Artist Needs to Read, from an ar...

I'm an artist first. I was born an artist, I grew more entwined with the identity in art school, I will die an artist.  But right now, I'm also a...

New: Two Truths, a raspberry botanical painting in acrylic

New: Two Truths, a raspberry botanical painting...

Announcing one of my newest paintings, Two Truths, available for collection now. Read the background story of this raspberry artwork. 

New: Two Truths, a raspberry botanical painting...

Announcing one of my newest paintings, Two Truths, available for collection now. Read the background story of this raspberry artwork. 

A painting of an orange chicken in the snow, overlaid with text reading: "How to Give Art? The Art Gift Guide 2024". The logo for Jackie Hanson Art is underneath.

How to Give Art? The Art Gift Guide 2024

If you're reading this, you're probably an art lover. But what about the other people in your life? I've outlined several ways to give the gift of art in a...

How to Give Art? The Art Gift Guide 2024

If you're reading this, you're probably an art lover. But what about the other people in your life? I've outlined several ways to give the gift of art in a...

Recovering from Burnout: Preparing to adjust priorities in the new year (and beyond)

Recovering from Burnout: Preparing to adjust pr...

After a busy year of lots of markets and very few days off, I'm making plans to do things differently next year- and hopefully, shape the direction my career takes....

Recovering from Burnout: Preparing to adjust pr...

After a busy year of lots of markets and very few days off, I'm making plans to do things differently next year- and hopefully, shape the direction my career takes....

A photo of the late artist Ana Mendieta, followed by the words "Carl Andre is at MOCA Geffen. ¿Dónde está Ana Mendieta?" (Spanish for 'where is Ana Mendieta?)

The Art and The Artist: Can We Enjoy Work By Pe...

An opinion piece on cancel culture, and whether we should separate the art from the artist. I examine three examples.

The Art and The Artist: Can We Enjoy Work By Pe...

An opinion piece on cancel culture, and whether we should separate the art from the artist. I examine three examples.

A stock image of two people walking by a wall of abstract paintings.

On Art Collectors: Who Are They?

Thinking about who buys art, and an argument for a broader idea of the art collector.

On Art Collectors: Who Are They?

Thinking about who buys art, and an argument for a broader idea of the art collector.