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B. Hill Artistry Inc.'s Paint.Drink.Draw™ is a visual art and social event series. Artist B. Hill instructs private and public fine art gatherings, through professional art making-in the comfort of your home or wherever you and your family/friends wish to creatively express yourself. This P.D.D course will take place Sunday May 1, 2022 from 5-7pm, at "Grow", located in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.
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Briana L. Hill, M. Ed.
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Artist Statement
My paintings are inspired by the on going struggle that women endure, dealing with body image. Often trying to fit society’s acceptances of having a “perfect body” has forced women into major insecurities and emotional downfalls. With these acknowledgments, I take nude photos of women and paint portraits from these photos. The models for this series are all shapes, sizes and hues. The first thing I pay attention to is their immediate reaction to the painting when it is complete. Although the majority of the reactions are negative such as," oh my God I need to lose this stomach" or "I need to start going to the gym more often", I strive for these women to see the art and beauty of their bodies through these paintings, despite their "personal imperfections".
Used mediums are watercolor and acrylic paints on paper and canvas. The vibrate colors of the paint combined with feather like brush strokes, brings the figures to life. The recent works created are on four-foot canvases, in which I aim to enlarge the details of the flesh; identifying more color varieties found in the human flesh. While it is the perspective of the man that has labeled how "a female's body SHOULD look", but it is the perspective of the female who understands the reality.
My paintings are inspired by the on going struggle that women endure, dealing with body image. Often trying to fit society’s acceptances of having a “perfect body” has forced women into major insecurities and emotional downfalls. With these acknowledgments, I take nude photos of women and paint portraits from these photos. The models for this series are all shapes, sizes and hues. The first thing I pay attention to is their immediate reaction to the painting when it is complete. Although the majority of the reactions are negative such as," oh my God I need to lose this stomach" or "I need to start going to the gym more often", I strive for these women to see the art and beauty of their bodies through these paintings, despite their "personal imperfections".
Used mediums are watercolor and acrylic paints on paper and canvas. The vibrate colors of the paint combined with feather like brush strokes, brings the figures to life. The recent works created are on four-foot canvases, in which I aim to enlarge the details of the flesh; identifying more color varieties found in the human flesh. While it is the perspective of the man that has labeled how "a female's body SHOULD look", but it is the perspective of the female who understands the reality.
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Paint. Drink. Draw. with Artist B. Hill
Private in-person or virtual art courses.
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Paint.Drink.Draw Costa Rica
B. Hill Artistry Inc. “Paint. Drink. Draw.”, instructs private and public fine art gatherings through professional artmaking, in the comfort of your home or wherever you and your family/friends wish to creatively express yourself. This P.D.D course is a "Paint and Drink" social event and will take place at a private location in the tropics of Cocles, Costa Rica.
Your ticket includes two full hours of art instruction; this class's theme will be tropical plant portraiture, all art supplies needed for the event and a complementary glass of wine. After the class is completed, participants have an option to enjoy a dance party with all of your art classmates! Your own wine glasses and additional bottles of wine are welcome.
This experience will not only allow adults to express themselves artistically, but develop creative and artistic skills through social interaction. Artist B. Hill, M. Ed will ensure that participants are having fun, learning high quality art techniques, while enjoying the company of others.
Your ticket includes two full hours of art instruction; this class's theme will be tropical plant portraiture, all art supplies needed for the event and a complementary glass of wine. After the class is completed, participants have an option to enjoy a dance party with all of your art classmates! Your own wine glasses and additional bottles of wine are welcome.
This experience will not only allow adults to express themselves artistically, but develop creative and artistic skills through social interaction. Artist B. Hill, M. Ed will ensure that participants are having fun, learning high quality art techniques, while enjoying the company of others.
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Video recap for Paint.Drink.Draw events in Costa Rica
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Click the "Sneak Peak" Photo above to view a video recap of B. Hill Artistry's Virtual 'Paint.Drink.Draw' Classes. |
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B. Hill's National and International
Solo and collaborative exhibitions/Showcases
Live painting performances
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B. Hill Artistry 2022
Video Art by Brian Wimer.
Sounds of Ancestry by Bajra.
Sounds of Ancestry by Bajra.
B. Hill Artistry 2021
Ghana 2019-2020 Tour
December 2019-January 2020
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Afrochella 2019 Promotional feature:
"The Rebirth: A Solo Exhibition and Gala"
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Briana L. Hill, M. Ed. successfully held her second New York solo art exhibition in June 2019 entitled
"The Rebirth: A Solo exhibition and Gala". This solo exhibition was also a fundraising exhibition for
Mission Four: Project Ghana of 'Art Education with B. Hill'.
(See "Art Education with B. Hill-International Teaching" tab for more information)
Recap short film and photos of the opening reception are published below!
"The Rebirth: A Solo exhibition and Gala". This solo exhibition was also a fundraising exhibition for
Mission Four: Project Ghana of 'Art Education with B. Hill'.
(See "Art Education with B. Hill-International Teaching" tab for more information)
Recap short film and photos of the opening reception are published below!
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Photos and Film shot/edited by: Ejoma of @outofsion
Explore a few Photos from past
Professional Art Exhibitions
National and International
Live Painting Performances
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Artist BHill Collaborated with 'Good Vibes Creative Minds'
Live painting performance at the 2016 AfroPunk Music Festival. Brooklyn, NY |
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