Although Jill Soukup was born in Buffalo, New York, she could lay claim to the status of Colorado native. Her upbringing, education, and the inspiration for her current paintings have all been influenced by the fact that she has resided in the Centennial State since she was six months old. Soukup (pronounced Soakup) is a Czechoslovakian surname, the equivalent of the name Smith in the United States, but the talented artist and her paintings are by no means common.

Her father was a veterinarian, and her mother was dedicated to saving abandoned pets, so there is little wonder that Soukup has a passion for, and understanding of, animals of all sizes and breeds.

Jill Soukup (Colorado)

Graydations
Oil
42″x54″

“This is a statement about movement and the transition of light to dark. The bay and the middle gray horses were actually a sorrel and a dark palomino, respectively.”

Jill Soukup (Colorado)

Saddled Sorrel
Oil
16″x20″

“This sorrel was taking a break during a Chico Basin cattle branding back in 2015. I had contemplated this piece for a while, not sure this ordinary pose would suffice for a painting, but in the end I just had to paint it, because the gear and animal blended so beautifully.”