Spill the Beans is from my Conversations Collection. A collection where each piece was inspired by a different conversation at various ages and stages of my life. The type of conversation and who I was speaking to dictated the color palette and energy of how I painted. This piece is for if you have siblings. Spill the Beans came from a conversation from when I was a little kid. I was waiting for my sister to come and tell me something super exciting, that when you’re 8 years old is a big deal!

Jillian Zepeda

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Jillian Zepeda is an artist whose creative journey was nurtured in the vibrant artistic community of Sisters, OR from a young age. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing, she embarked on a path that led her to pursue a BA in Film and Media at the University of California Irvine, with an emphasis in screenwriting and creative writing. Now based in Dallas, TX, Jillian believes that art is key to the happiness of the home, infusing her paintings with stories about relationships, crafted with the narrative expertise honed through her film degree. With her friendly demeanor and professional expertise, Jillian consistently enriches the lives of others through her creative pursuits, imbuing her work with a profound sense of emotion and nostalgia, evoking memories and stirring the depths of human experience. Jillian’s artistic practice revolves around the exploration of relationships, a universal facet of the human experience. Each painting serves as a unique narrative within this overarching theme, drawing from personal anecdotes and shared human stories. Through the interplay of texture, color, and obscured figures, she delves into the complexities of interpersonal connections. Beginning with reference photos to capture the essence of body language, she then abstracts these poses to further articulate the underlying emotional narratives within her work. By weaving together elements of personal history and collective experiences, Jillian’s art endeavors to resonate with viewers on a deeply relatable level, inviting them to explore their own connections and memories within the paintings she creates.