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.
Artist Statement
Jillian’s artistic vision is centered around the evocative expression of heartfelt narratives through the medium of abstract painting. In Jillian’s work, she seeks to capture the essence of human relationships and emotions using a palette of color, form, and texture. Each piece serves as a window into shared experiences, resonating with the universal stories we all carry. Jillian refers to her work as "Abstract from Realism" as it stems from reference photos capturing the human form, which undergoes a transformative journey from realism to abstraction. Working primarily in collections, Jillian weaves themes into each series, with every painting contributing a unique story to the overarching narrative.