Jill Soukup Archives - Coors Western Art

Jill Soukup was born in Buffalo, New York. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Colorado, where she still resides. Soukup’s affinity for horses as a young girl resulted in countless drawings and studies of them, which made for a strong drawing foundation. As a teen, she started a pet-portrait business, acquired jobs painting murals, and designed logos for local organizations.

She graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Art. There, she received awards for illustration and design and worked as an illustrator and designer for the university. She initially pursued a career in graphic design while continuing to paint part time. After 11 years as a designer, she made the switch to full-time painting.

Her work continues to gain recognition as she receives awards, appears in national publications, and shows in important juried and solo exhibitions. In 2013, Soukup’s painting, “Hold Steady,” was selected as the featured piece of the Coors Art Exhibit and Sale and is now part of National Western Stock Show’s permanent collection.

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