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Turning Your Story Into a Painting

Artist hillary lauer painting live at International Womens Day Event

Inspired by Human Connection

Art doesn’t just fill a wall, it transforms your space into a reflection of you. Discover why high-quality giclée prints are the easiest way to bring bold, inspiring artwork into your home without breaking the bank

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tags: Portraits, artist story
categories: Inspiration
Friday 10.03.25
Posted by hillary lauer
 

Why Art Matters in Our Fast-Moving World

In a world that feels like it’s always on fast forward, it’s easy to forget the things that slow us down and bring us back to ourselves. That’s where art comes in. It isn’t just about colors on canvas or shapes carved from clay. It’s about pausing, noticing, and reconnecting with what makes us human.

When I create, I’m not just making something to hang on a wall. I’m capturing moments: a fleeting glance, the way light hits a barn at dusk, or the sad glimmer of my eye in a self portrait. These images live beyond their surface details. They tell stories, sometimes mine, sometimes yours, and they invite viewers to find their own meaning inside the work.

The beauty of art is that it doesn’t require you to have the “right” interpretation. What matters is how it makes you feel. Does it remind you of home? Does it spark a memory you thought you’d forgotten? Does it simply make your space brighter, bolder, more alive? I think thats why my paintings started to sell a lot during covid- a time where we longed for human connection, for a brighter world. People bought art to bring hope and nostalgia into their space.

Owning a piece of original or printed artwork is more than décor. It’s an act of preservation. It’s saying, “This moment matters. This story matters. My story matters.” Every print or painting carries not just pigment, but presence. It’s a reminder to pause, breathe, and let beauty anchor you.

So, if you’ve been waiting to invest in a piece that speaks to you, maybe this is your sign. Browse my latest collections, discover something that resonates, and bring a little more humanity into your space. After all, art doesn’t just fill a wall. It fills your world.

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tags: affordable decor, artist story
categories: Inspiration, Interior Decorating
Friday 09.26.25
Posted by hillary lauer
 

How I Became an Artist: A Story About Line Work, Survival, and Finding My Way Back

self portrait drawing in the mirror in pen and highlighter

Early Self Portrait

Self portrait drawing I did in Denver when I was in college.

I found my voice in a Drawing One class and my courage in a barn. This is the story of how painting healed me, pulled me through heartbreak, and became my lifeline. Read more at Hillustrated.com.

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tags: artist story, how i became an artist, Hillustrated, Denver Community College, painting for healing, art workshops, barn studio, emotional art, nude portraits, mural artist
categories: Inspiration, Artist Life
Sunday 09.21.25
Posted by hillary lauer
 

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