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Artist:
Jill Soukup (b. 1969, Buffalo, New York)
Current residence: Morrison, Colorado
Jill Soukup’s lifelong interest in art began at an early age, laying the foundation for a career shaped by discipline, curiosity, and creative drive. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Art from Colorado State University in 1991, where she received awards for illustration and design and worked professionally as an illustrator and designer for the university.
After an 11-year career in graphic design, Soukup shifted her focus to painting full-time. Her work is nationally recognized for its dynamic compositions, sensitivity to light and structure, and distinctive balance of realism and abstraction. She has received numerous awards, including Best of Show at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s Cowgirl Up! (2017), the Founders Award from the American Academy of Equine Art’s 37th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition (2017), and People’s Choice at the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale (2011).
Her paintings have been featured in leading publications, including American Art Collector, Artnet News, Fine Art Connoisseur, My Modern Met, Southwest Art Magazine, The Artists’ Magazine, Western Art & Architecture, and Western Art Collector. She has also been a featured guest on arts-focused podcasts, sharing insights into her creative process and career.
Soukup’s work is held in private, corporate, and museum collections. She also teaches workshops through respected programs such as the Booth Art Academy at the Booth Western Art Museum and the Scottsdale Artists’ School.
She exhibits widely in juried and solo exhibitions, most recently Equine Elixir: A Fusion of Beauty, Health, and Science at Colorado State University’s Johnson Family Equine Hospital (2024) and Accelerated Calm: Jill Soukup Solo Exhibition at Gallery 1261 (2022).
21.25 X 14 X 0.25 inches
16 X 40 X 0.25 inches
52.5 X 43.5 X 1 inches
Since 1983, the National Western Scholarship Trust has been a beacon of hope for students pursuing careers in agriculture, rural medicine, and veterinary science. With the establishment of the Trust, a commitment was made to invest in the future of these vital fields by providing financial support to dedicated students. Today, the Trust proudly awards 120 scholarships annually, with individual awards ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. These scholarships not only alleviate financial burdens but also inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Since 1983, the National Western Scholarship Trust has been a beacon of hope for students pursuing careers in agriculture, rural medicine, and veterinary science. With the establishment of the Trust, a commitment was made to invest in the future of these vital fields by providing financial support to dedicated students. Today, the Trust proudly awards 120 scholarships annually, with individual awards ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. These scholarships not only alleviate financial burdens but also inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.
The goal of my art is to engage viewers through multiple sensory outlets, primarily visual and tactile. The saturated colors are playful, inviting and warm. The palette, along with the heavy texture, encourages a closer look and even a touch. My body of work is heavily influenced by my heritage and upbringing in both the city and on a ranch in Durango, Colorado. The paintings tell a story that reflects American history, especially in the West. Every piece starts with sculpting a landscape or image onto canvas with lightweight paste. Then, multiple acrylic color washes are applied to the layers and fine details are painted in. Paintings are completed with either a high gloss resin or varnished with a matte finish. The pieces are sculptures on canvas with the depth adding structure and interest. My work continues to grow and change in both the size and subject matter, always with a western nod and appreciation for my native Colorado upbringing.
60” x 36”
48” x 48”
16” x 16”
16” x 16”
48” x 48”
30” x 60”
16” x 16”
16” x 16”
