Amanda Hanlon | Artist

Image of a pochade box with an oil painting of a grain building. Easel and painting are next to a window with a view of the grain building in the picture

I'm at ahouseunbuilt.com today until 6pm. I've had so many nice conversations with people who stopped in while enjoying the weather. I also brought my #pleinair #painting kit with me to the gallery so I could capture this grain building in the sun. Great way to spend the day ☀️

2026 Jackson's Art Prize Longlist

Image of my oil painting "Morning Boat Houses" 9" x 12", Oil on Arches Huile Paper

🎉 My oil painting "Morning Boat Houses" was selected for the Jackson's Art Prize longlist. Full list here: jacksonsart.awardsplatform.com/gallery/xdJA...

If you'd like to see this piece in person, it's on view now at ahouseunbuilt.com through March 15.

Thank you so much!

Thank you!

Image of the oil painting "Steady Green Light" on view at A House Unbuilt in Stillwater, MN.

I'm giving an #artist talk today at 2pm at ahouseunbuilt.com. Join me! I'll be talking about the work currently on view in the exhibition "Where There Is Water" including why this #painting is titled "Steady Green Light".

#artexhibition #minnesotaartist #artisttalk

A Street view image outside of A House Unbuilt in Stillwater, MN. Image features a "gallery open" flag and a sign advertising the exhibition "Where There Is Water". The show is on display through March 15th, 2026.

The gallery is open 🤗

Here is a snowy street view outside of ahouseunbuilt.com where the #artexhibition "Where There Is Water" featuring my #paintings, prints and #drawings is on view through March 15. The gallery is open 11am - 6pm Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

#artonview #artgallery #mnartist

Thank you!

View of paintings and prints on the east wall at A House Unbuilt in Stillwater, MN. The show opens this Friday February 13th.

View of two paintings on the east wall at A House Unbuilt in Stillwater, MN. The show opens this Friday February 13th.

View of a painting and a print on the west wall at A House Unbuilt in Stillwater, MN. The show opens this Friday February 13th.

View of paintings, drawings and prints on the west wall at A House Unbuilt in Stillwater, MN. The show opens this Friday February 13th.

I spent the day installing my upcoming #artexhibition "Where There Is Water" at ahouseunbuilt.com which opens this Friday, February 13th. This #artshow is the culmination of the work I created for the Creative Individuals Grant I received from the #Minnesota State Arts Board in 2025. #mnartist

Thank you ❤️

Two oil paintings on the wall in my studio. One is of a skyline painting, the other is of a lighthouse building. Both feature geometric shapes and bright colors.

It's been really hard to focus and find energy lately. Working in the studio feels like walking through sand. This weekend I was able to make progress on these two #paintings. I think both of them have one more small glazing pass before being declared complete. I do love their color palettes.

Thanks so much!

Finished linocut print of a lighthouse. Printed in 4 colors using two plates.

Today I finished up my edition of this #linocut #print of a #lighthouse. I'm super happy with the result (especially the shimmery water) and I learned a lot - which always feels like a bonus. I'll take better photos and get this on my website in the coming weeks.
#reliefprint #printmaking #artwork

Image of a painting in progress of a skyline hanging on the wall of my studio. A preliminary sketch is to the right of the painting.

I was able to make some progress on this #painting today. I'm going to start introducing some compositional elements to this piece on the next pass that will echo the print I'm working on. It feels good to be in the studio in spite of everything.
#artworkinprogress #oilpainting #artyear

Close up Image of linocut print of a lighthouse in three colors, gold, maroon and cerulean blue

Edition of Linocut prints of a lighthouse with three layers of ink

I printed layer three of my #linocut #print of this #lighthouse last night. I'm going to reduce this blue plate down and print one more layer in a slightly darker blue to deepen the shadows on the roof and the rampart.
#artworkinprogress #printmakingprogress #printmaking

Thank you!

Image of a linocut print of a lighthouse with two layers in gold and maroon

Image of a linocut edition in progress

Today I was able to print the second layer of my #linocut #print in a maroon rust color. This was printed using a reductive method with my first block. Next up is a sky blue layer using a second block. #printmaking #artinprogress #reliefprint

Image of four colored pencil drawings used to plan out two lino blocks in preparation for carving and printing

Image of edition of layer one prints, printed in yellow ink

Close up of layer one linocut print

Here are some images of the planning and #printing of this #linocut image of a lighthouse. Layer one in yellow was printed today. I'm planning to do four layers using two blocks with a reductive method. Next up a red/purple layer. #artinprogress #printmaking #reliefprintmaking

Oil Painting in progress. Painting is of a pile of boulders seen at a local state park with an abandoned quarry. Three colored pencil sketches are posted on the wall next to the painting.

Another #artworkinprogress on the #studiowall. This one has been #wip for a while, but I think it is about 2-3 passes away from being done. The soft edges, loose brush strokes and transparency are a nice contrast to the other #oilpaintings I have underway at the moment.
#artyear #artstudio

Two in progress oil paintings on the wall of my studio. A painting palette is in the foreground.

Here are two #wip #oilpaintings hanging on my #artstudio wall. I also posted about this work on my blog today if you'd like to read more: www.amandahanlon.com/news/on-the-...

Noted 👍 Thanks!

Haha! I should take a close up of the walls and the drip cloth on the floor 🤪

Image of a studio corner with two large paintings in progress. A painting palette and brushes are in the foreground

I had a nice afternoon in the #artstudio today. I'm feeling good about the progress made on these two #paintings.
#artworkinprogress #artyear #oilpainting

Studio Wall with 11 sketches

Sketch of a lighthouse

Sketch of a lighthouse

Sketch of rocks and leaves

A couple more images of today's drawings

I spent the afternoon working on some preliminary #coloredpencil #drawings today. I had a #studioassistant for a little while until the cord on my headphones and the pencils on my desk became a bit too interesting.
#sketching #kittens

Several white canvases and panels hanging on an art studio wall ready for paint.

I spent the last week getting these #canvases and #woodpanels stretched, primed and sanded. Now it's time to get to work!
#artstudio #blankcanvas #artworkinprogress

Enjoyed a lovely snowy long weekend in #duluthmn. I now have a lot of fun new reference material to work from in the studio in the upcoming weeks.

Headshot of Amanda Hanlon standing in front of her painting "Cold Walk in the Sun"

For the last couple of years I created a #yearinreview post that reflected on my #artstudiopractice for the year and shared these posts on Instagram. I enjoy this practice, so in my post-Instagram world, I posted this year's reflection on my website: www.amandahanlon.com/news/year-three
#artistbio

Image of www.amandahanlon.com home page.

Screenshot image of www.amandahanlon.com collection of artwork page.

Screenshot of the news section of www.amandahanlon.com

The last couple of weeks I've been working behind the scenes updating my portfolio website. Including setting up a blog for myself again! It has been fun going back to my internet roots. Check it the new site to see a portfolio of my work, artist bio, and some project updates: www.amandahanlon.com

Plein-air oil painting of a dilapidated building at an abandoned quarry that is now a state park.

This weekend, I went to Banning State Park in #minnesota to enjoy the fall weather and #pleinair #oilpaint from some of the quarry ruins.

Six paintings by Amanda Hanlon hanging on a wall at the Minneapolis gallery Gallery 360.

The opening reception at www.gallery360mpls.com last night was wonderful. Thank you to everyone who attended. I'm honored to have my work featured in such a lovely space among such talented artists. The current show will be on view until November 2.
#artexhibit #artshow #mnartist #minneapolisart