Jill Morton is an abstract expressionist artist. She grew up in Australia and left there in her twenties to pursue travel and art. Jill studied clay in Europe and textiles in Asia. Later she ended up pursuing an art education in the U.S.
According to Morton, "My painting is an intuitive journey to a much happier and energized self. As I paint I let go to connect with my creative pulse. On the canvas I am able to move freely as I play with color, mark-making and texture, using acrylics and drawing materials. What comes out is raw, honest and abstract—and is a response to experiences with people, nature, or places. I want to share my colorful paintings with the world to enliven and create joy."
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She resides in Connecticut. She has exhibited in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Her works reside in private collections across the U.S.
Jill Morton is an abstract expressionist artist. She grew up in Australia but left in her twenties to pursue travel and art in Europe and Asia where she explored clay and textiles. She pursued an art education in the U.S. obtaining a B.F.A. in painting from SVA in NYC and two Master’s Degrees, one in art and one in art education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She currently resides in Connecticut where she taught children’s art in public school for 23 years.
Jill maintains a studio in Bridgeport, CT. She has exhibited in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Her work resides in private collections across the United States
According to Morton: "Nature is a constant inspiration for my art and has a way of captivating me with its wild and intricate essence. I am drawn to natures many forms and seasons with its own unique palette. I love the early violets and soft greens of spring; the summer with tropical like lush greens; the many wildflowers shouting out a symphony of beautiful colors; the rhythmic ocean waves calling me to see its many shades of blue, each holding a story waiting to be told. I hope my painting can serve as a bridge-bringing others closer to the natural world and inspiring them to cherish and protect it."
