Artist Hannah Jensen Carves Through Layers Of Paint To Bring Her Subjects To Life

Working in reverse to a traditional painter, Hannah Jensen’s art is unique. After adding between 40 and 80 layers of paint to a plyboard canvas – letting each one dry before applying the next – she carves into them by hand with a simple linoleum cutter to reveal various colors and create a detailed image filled with extreme depth, texture and shadow. She explains her creative process.

What is the most important consideration when you first start creating an artwork?

Firstly, it’s believing in the vision, then choosing the right size and colors that will honor the work.

Do you know exactly how it will

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