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Just Pete
I painted a portrait of my husband Pete many years ago but it wasn't quite right, so it was relegated to the back corner of the shed. A...
JillAnsell
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Dorothy Schooldays
Dorothy Schooldays 2025 Dorothy - Mum I started a portrait of my rather excellent mother late last year. Mum is a great subject, but I...
JillAnsell
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Archibald Finalist 2024 - Pericles: Just scratching the surface
Pericles: Just scratching the Surface* I am thrilled that this portrait of Leon Pericles has been selected for the 2024 Archibald Prize....
JillAnsell
May 30, 20242 min read


Making Mikaela
My portrait of Mikaela Castledine has been accepted into the Portia Geach Memorial Award. I’m pleased and honoured to be included. I...
JillAnsell
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Archibald Finalist
Delighted to get the news that this little portrait has been accepted into the 2023 Archibald Prize! Beyond delighted really ❤️ This...
JillAnsell
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Liam: Against the Grain. Finalist
Finalist in Collie Art Prize 2023 I had several circulating ideas in this painting. I was reflecting on my family. I wanted to use a...
JillAnsell
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Moran Winner announced soon..
#MoranPrizes It has been a lovely few weeks knowing my work is included amongst the finalists in the Doug Moran Portrait Prize. I...
JillAnsell
Nov 26, 20211 min read


The Lester Prize
The portrait of Eric, which I called 'Jack of all Trades', was selected as a finalist in the Lester Prize for Portraiture. Apologies to...
JillAnsell
Nov 6, 20202 min read
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