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Varnished Truths
Not raw. Not clean. Just real.
By Artist J. E. Hannum
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From Canvas to Collector: The Making of an Unrepeatable Painting
An original 11x14 oil painting born from instinct, not design — half a face, layers of memory, and emotion in pure color. In this post, artist J.E. Hannum shares the raw, unfiltered story behind the work: a piece that wasn’t planned, but had to be made. Created in the tension between control and chaos, it’s a one-of-a-kind painting that challenges, lingers, and refuses to be polite.
Artist J.E. Hannum (Hannumfineart)
Jul 192 min read
The Art of Erasing: Why I Gessoed Over a Finished Painting
ometimes, creation begins with destruction. In this post, Tri-Cities oil painter J.E. Hannum shares why he made the bold decision to gesso over a finished gallery painting—and how that blank surface became the foundation for a powerful new abstract realism piece.
Artist J.E. Hannum (Hannumfineart)
Jul 162 min read
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