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JillAnsell
May 30, 20242 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....
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JillAnsell
Oct 20, 20232 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...
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JillAnsell
Apr 27, 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...
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JillAnsell
Jan 26, 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...
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JillAnsell
Nov 26, 20211 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...
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JillAnsell
Nov 6, 20202 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...
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JillAnsell
Jul 24, 20201 min read
Eric : Jack of All Trades. Finalist
Eric Nidd was an intrepid individual whose life embraced so many places and occupations that he became a Jack of all Trades – the...
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JillAnsell
Jan 14, 20201 min read
Unmasked : Just Ben
Painting the Honorable Ben Wyatt MP
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