Laura Dill

A sampling of some of my work from the Artist Showcase at Jesse Ball duPont Center, Jacksonville, FL 2/5/20

“Await”

Sunset and Seagrass
Framed Original Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas

18.5” w x 21.75” h x 1.5” d (framed dimensions)


Laura Dill
Jan 2020


$1,300.00 US (+ applicable taxes & shipping)


“Await” is an expression of that feeling you have as you’re walking to the beach; up the access through the dunes, and through the dancing seagrasses you glimpse the sunset starting without you. Your step quickens to meet the open sky and you coax the dogs trotting at your side to “hurry up, just a little faster, boys”. You brush away a strand of hair that has caught in the corner of your mouth. The taste of salt lingers on your lips as the breeze caresses your cheek and you can’t help but smile. This will be a walk to remember…

This was my first piece of the new year. I was hunkering down in the cold of winter and missing my soul renewing beach walks. I was feeling uninspired and beaten down. I stared at the blank canvas for two days... nothing. This canvas felt huge, 16”x20” would be my largest piece to date. I felt small; intimidated. I realized I had to paint my way up, and out, so I just decided to dive in and paint what I missed most.

I began with a bold and sweeping neon pink heart to imbue the work with love. Always seeking to challenge myself, I continued with a daring palette of vivid yellow, neon orange, and teal; squirting and blending the paint directly on the canvas to create the unfolding sunset beyond the breezy seagrasses. To add movement and depth I transitioned from the bright greens into blues and purples and then both added and removed, layers lending an ethereal quality to the scene.

The charcoal chalk paint I chose for the solid pine frame allows the colors to pop and the artwork to shine. “Await” continues to bring me joy and will elevate any setting you choose. It is ready to hang with D-rings and 30lb coated wire. 

I am Gladiator

Original Acrylic on Canvas

16" x 20"

This began as a calming study in blues and musical whimsy, but I felt compelled to create this ancient shield. It is battle scarred and the only remnants remain of the grand crest that once graced it. Carved into the underlying layers are hearts and words of inspiration by the warriors who have found protection in pursuit of unity, justice and peace. It stands as a symbol of hope and love. It is a reminder that we continue to write our own future. 

"That's Jazz, Man!"

"Dragonfly Humor"

"Resilience" 

Original Acrylic Abstract Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

40” w x 30” h x 1.5” d

Laura Dill

February 2020

“Resilience” interweaves messages of courage and love wrapped in the protective beauty of nature that I find centers the soul, calling upon us all to act from that place of peace and filled with love as we keep moving forward.

I began by carving into the base layer of paint:

  • Bottom: “I will not stand by in the presence of evil”
  • Top: “Humanity”
  • Center: “ACT”

These are sacred mantras that have guided me through the traumas of my life enabling me to become a driver of positive change and influence within the community. The bright flora and fauna of our neighborhoods in Northeast Florida offer punches of color. Throughout the piece you find hints of the sea breeze bending grasses on the dunes and gently fluttering through the leaves. There are wheels of change and a feeling of sweeping movement that comes with action. I included subtle hearts to ensure that all action flows from that place in our souls that is grounded in love. “Resilience” is me. It is us. It is a gift and a challenge. It lights the path to our future.

This painting has bold splashes of bright reds, blues, purples, and greens on a field of softest peach and titanium white. “Resilience” is a large gallery wrapped canvas painting that will be an engaging centerpiece of any venue. It is ready to hang with D-Rings and 30lb coated wire.

About the Artist: Laura Dill

Laura is an emerging artist living in Jacksonville, Florida. She is self-taught and began painting in April 2019. She began participating in local Art Walks in August and was selected for the Artist Showcase at the Jesse Ball duPont Center in Downtown Jacksonville on February 5th, 2020. Players by the Sea in Jacksonville Beach hosted her first Solo Art Exhibition from February 17 – March 1st, 2020 in their Grune Family Gallery with 55 paintings representing her journey in Art. Laura currently has two paintings; “Await” and “Resilience” featured in the FemArtGallery.org International Virtual Art Exhibition “Where the Wild Women Go”. This juried exhibition will be running from June 10th through July 31st, 2020.

Laura works in acrylics, mixed media, and photography. Her painting springs from a deeply emotional place and an undeniable need to create in the moment or document moments in time. Through Art, Laura has found a deeper understanding of herself and hopes her work inspires others to rise to the challenges of the world around us. Laura often weaves symbols and words among the layers or even carved into the paint imbuing the piece with its passion and soul, whispering or shouting encouragement into the Universe.

She draws inspiration from nature, a color palette, a photograph, or exploring an emotion. Often the canvas and paint may conspire to take her down an unimagined path. No matter the process, she feels it is always a journey worth her time and welcomes you to join her along the way.

Laura Dill Art

LauraDillArt.com

Perspectvz@gmail.com

A sampling of some of my work from the Artist Showcase at Jesse Ball duPont Center, Jacksonville, FL 2/5/20

“Await”

Sunset and Seagrass
Framed Original Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas

18.5” w x 21.75” h x 1.5” d (framed dimensions)


Laura Dill
Jan 2020


$1,300.00 US (+ applicable taxes & shipping)


“Await” is an expression of that feeling you have as you’re walking to the beach; up the access through the dunes, and through the dancing seagrasses you glimpse the sunset starting without you. Your step quickens to meet the open sky and you coax the dogs trotting at your side to “hurry up, just a little faster, boys”. You brush away a strand of hair that has caught in the corner of your mouth. The taste of salt lingers on your lips as the breeze caresses your cheek and you can’t help but smile. This will be a walk to remember…

This was my first piece of the new year. I was hunkering down in the cold of winter and missing my soul renewing beach walks. I was feeling uninspired and beaten down. I stared at the blank canvas for two days... nothing. This canvas felt huge, 16”x20” would be my largest piece to date. I felt small; intimidated. I realized I had to paint my way up, and out, so I just decided to dive in and paint what I missed most.

I began with a bold and sweeping neon pink heart to imbue the work with love. Always seeking to challenge myself, I continued with a daring palette of vivid yellow, neon orange, and teal; squirting and blending the paint directly on the canvas to create the unfolding sunset beyond the breezy seagrasses. To add movement and depth I transitioned from the bright greens into blues and purples and then both added and removed, layers lending an ethereal quality to the scene.

The charcoal chalk paint I chose for the solid pine frame allows the colors to pop and the artwork to shine. “Await” continues to bring me joy and will elevate any setting you choose. It is ready to hang with D-rings and 30lb coated wire. 

I am Gladiator

Original Acrylic on Canvas

16" x 20"

This began as a calming study in blues and musical whimsy, but I felt compelled to create this ancient shield. It is battle scarred and the only remnants remain of the grand crest that once graced it. Carved into the underlying layers are hearts and words of inspiration by the warriors who have found protection in pursuit of unity, justice and peace. It stands as a symbol of hope and love. It is a reminder that we continue to write our own future. 

"That's Jazz, Man!"

"Dragonfly Humor"

"Resilience" 

Original Acrylic Abstract Painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

40” w x 30” h x 1.5” d

Laura Dill

February 2020

“Resilience” interweaves messages of courage and love wrapped in the protective beauty of nature that I find centers the soul, calling upon us all to act from that place of peace and filled with love as we keep moving forward.

I began by carving into the base layer of paint:

  • Bottom: “I will not stand by in the presence of evil”
  • Top: “Humanity”
  • Center: “ACT”

These are sacred mantras that have guided me through the traumas of my life enabling me to become a driver of positive change and influence within the community. The bright flora and fauna of our neighborhoods in Northeast Florida offer punches of color. Throughout the piece you find hints of the sea breeze bending grasses on the dunes and gently fluttering through the leaves. There are wheels of change and a feeling of sweeping movement that comes with action. I included subtle hearts to ensure that all action flows from that place in our souls that is grounded in love. “Resilience” is me. It is us. It is a gift and a challenge. It lights the path to our future.

This painting has bold splashes of bright reds, blues, purples, and greens on a field of softest peach and titanium white. “Resilience” is a large gallery wrapped canvas painting that will be an engaging centerpiece of any venue. It is ready to hang with D-Rings and 30lb coated wire.

About the Artist: Laura Dill

Laura is an emerging artist living in Jacksonville, Florida. She is self-taught and began painting in April 2019. She began participating in local Art Walks in August and was selected for the Artist Showcase at the Jesse Ball duPont Center in Downtown Jacksonville on February 5th, 2020. Players by the Sea in Jacksonville Beach hosted her first Solo Art Exhibition from February 17 – March 1st, 2020 in their Grune Family Gallery with 55 paintings representing her journey in Art. Laura currently has two paintings; “Await” and “Resilience” featured in the FemArtGallery.org International Virtual Art Exhibition “Where the Wild Women Go”. This juried exhibition will be running from June 10th through July 31st, 2020.

Laura works in acrylics, mixed media, and photography. Her painting springs from a deeply emotional place and an undeniable need to create in the moment or document moments in time. Through Art, Laura has found a deeper understanding of herself and hopes her work inspires others to rise to the challenges of the world around us. Laura often weaves symbols and words among the layers or even carved into the paint imbuing the piece with its passion and soul, whispering or shouting encouragement into the Universe.

She draws inspiration from nature, a color palette, a photograph, or exploring an emotion. Often the canvas and paint may conspire to take her down an unimagined path. No matter the process, she feels it is always a journey worth her time and welcomes you to join her along the way.

Laura Dill Art

LauraDillArt.com

Perspectvz@gmail.com

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