Jill Quinn Babcock CSPWC

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About the Artist

Art has always been as essential to me as the family I cherish. My husband, Andy, four sons, and my growing circle of grandchildren are the quiet inspiration behind my creative life. They remind me daily of the beauty in connection—a theme that flows through every brushstroke and every engraved line.

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A Lifelong Obsession with Detail My path began young, with a simple drawing of Holly Hobbie. It was my first intentional study of form and the spark for a lifelong habit of observation. While I spent my early years working with oils, acrylics, and pastels, I discovered my true affinity for watercolour in the mid-90s.

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I remain captivated by the medium’s unique duality: its ability to dance between fluid, atmospheric washes and sharp, intricate detail. Whether I am painting a local landscape or a delicate portrait, I strive to capture that perfect balance of light and transparency.

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Bridging Two Worlds Beyond the easel, I am the founder of The Artful Cut Engraved Glass, where I specialize in hand-engraved crystal and glass. This work—which recently brought me to Los Angeles for the  DPA Gift Lounge the week of the Golden Globes—requires a level of precision that has deeply informed my painting. I don't see glass and water as separate; both are mediums of light.

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As I move forward, I am focused on expanding my card line and returning to my roots at the easel, preparing for upcoming exhibitions that explore the intersection of these two art forms.

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I invite you to explore my galleries and share in this journey.

— Jill