Artist’s Lifestyle and Adventure journal

My Artist Adventure

The Artist life lifestyle and adventure blog of Hilary J. England, Contemporary American artist. Come journey along with me and explore the art, travels, food, lifestyle and home life of a full time professional artist and writer.

2021: Liberty burning

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by hjeartist

New Series I’ve begun a new series, and it’s political in nature. I usually don’t do paintings that are political,

Two Strawberries and a Cherry

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by hjeartist

Two Strawberries and a Cherry I finished this little “mini” still life — a study of two ripe strawberries and

Queen tree landscape art by NYT best selling author Hilary J England

SOLD

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by hjeartist

**SOLD** My painting, “The Queen Tree” sold this morning. The painting literally just dried, so that was a fast sale.

Framed wall art by NYT best selling author Hilary J. England

SOLD: Hydrangeas in the Mist

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 by hjeartist

And the news is… SOLD: Hydrangeas in the Mist original romantic fine art oil painting, 12” x 16” This original

Stormy Day

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by hjeartist

I’ve been at the beach for the past couple of days — it’s been the first trip to the Atlantic

NYT best selling artist and author Hilary J England

Print of the Day

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by hjeartist

The Red Hat Custom fine art print “The Red Hat” framed wall part custom fine art print is my Print

Academic art by NYT best selling artist and author HIlary J England

More academic grayscale studies

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by hjeartist

I went back to doing academic grayscale studies. This particular study of a tea cup, I did to continue the

A day of plein air painting…

Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 by hjeartist

Oil painting outdoors I love painting outdoors, even when I’m home and not somewhere “exotic”. There are so many beautiful

Hilary J England, NYT best selling artist and author

Cheesecake, strawberries and cappuccino

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 by hjeartist

New Academic Oil Painting Still life/study First, I wanted to take a moment to wish all the Dads out there

New oil painting by NYT award winning artist Hilary J. England

Lion head, Perfume Bottle and Feathers

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by hjeartist

Atelier Study This oil painting still life study was done in three sessions. I recorded them and put the videos

Heading Home.

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by hjeartist

It’s been a lovely time here in Alaska, but tonight I will be heading home. My flight leaves at 11:45

Clarity and Stasis

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by hjeartist

I will be sad to leave Walden’s pond today — if only for the peace of this pretty place. The

A Room with a View…

Posted on May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 by hjeartist

And the view is so pretty. In Soldotna, the town where the moose and bears wander. I was looking forward

The Orcas of Resurrection Bay

Posted on May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 by hjeartist

My trip into the fjords of Resurrection Bay to observe gray whales and orcas…

The Road to Seward

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by hjeartist

My road trip… My road trip to Seward from Anchorage was quiet and beautiful, with the majestic mountains looming along

Off to Alaska!

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by hjeartist

Off to Alaska! I’ll be on a little 9 day journey in Alaska — just grabbing a car and exploring

Oriental scribe and grapes oil painting still life

New Oriental Scribe and Grapes Oil Painting Study

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by hjeartist

New oil painting study of an Oriental scribe statue and red grapes. This study was to focus on tone, shade, hue and edges, as well as strike a balance between the statue and the fruit…