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2009 Jill Knapp: artwork.jillknapp.com

I have a little chicken problem.  I really love chickens, but only certain depictions of chickens.  I'm not into "country" chickens or "traditional" chickens.  I like nutty chickens. 

When I bought my first house, I knew it was the right house because the owners had a chicken-themed kitchen. It was meant to be.

I really want to have a chicken as a pet, but my farm-raised boyfriend said that chickens are smelly and annoying. I keep trying to convince him that *my* chicken would be awesome and lovable and potty-trained and fresh-smelling and would sleep on our bed and help with the housework. He doesn't believe me, and I'm not exactly sure why.

Whatever.    Boys.


Acrylic on canvas board, November 2008.  Original size:16" x 20".  
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2007 Jill Knapp: artwork.jillknapp.com

This painting was inspired by my love of the absurd, and my obsession with ninjas. I mean, who doesn't love ninjas?

I love the fact that this ninja, who is typically so good at being invisible, is completely busted against this bright yellow background.

The black paint I used to paint his hood is a very shiny black acrylic, which is a lot of fun to work with.

Acrylic on canvas board, June 2007. Original size: 12" x 16".  
The original painting is not for sale; feel free to buy a print!

NOTE: While you can choose from many sizes, this image will look best if you choose from one of the sizes below. Jot down your preferred size from this list so you can refer to it during checkout: 
4" x 5.3"
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8" x 10.6"
9" x 12"
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2007 Jill Knapp: artwork.jillknapp.com

This was my first painting in the "Hello" series.  It was inspired partially by my friend Andrew's daughter Thandie (she loves robots), and by the song "Robot Parade" by They Might Be Giants.

I wanted to paint a very simple, iconic, yet imperfect depiction of a child-friendly robot.

June, 2007.  Acrylic on canvas board.  Original size: 12" x 16".  
The original painting is for sale for $500; but you can also purchase a print!

NOTE: While you can choose from many sizes, this image will look best if you choose from one of the sizes below. Jot down your preferred size from this list so you can refer to it during checkout: 
4" x 5.3"
5" x 6.7"
8" x 10.6"
9" x 12"
18" x 24"
2007 Jill Knapp: artwork.jillknapp.com

History behind this painting: If you drive to the Philly airport from the south and you take 95N into the old airport entrance (Exit 10, Cargo City), you will see a pond on the right-hand side. In the middle of the pond there is a rock / pylon, and there is always a single bird sitting on top of it. Doesn't matter the time of day or the amount of traffic, you can count on that bird. I always look for it, and it brings me total joy to see the thing sitting there. 

Sometimes there are several birds, and they are almost always facing the same direction, and it slays me.

There have been very few occasions where the bird must have been off with his buddies and there was no bird.  I was tremendously let down and wondered if it was a sign that my plane would be delayed. 

My life involves a lot of traveling, and I drive past this bird a many times per month.  I text-message key individuals as to the status of the bird; this is called the Bird Notification Service.  On mornings when I'm flying too early for most mortals, I will post this very critical message via Twitter.

One time my beau, Matt, was picking me up from the airport and he was waiting for me to get my bags before driving up to the terminal.  He sent me a text message saying, "I'll be waiting where there is sometimes a bird."  I almost died laughing. 

So there you have it.


Acrylic and Sharpie on canvas board. June 25th, 2007.   Original size: 14" x 18".
The original painting is not for sale; feel free to buy a print!

NOTE: While you can choose from many sizes, this image will look best if you choose from one of the sizes below. Jot down your preferred size from this list so you can refer to it during checkout: 
4" x 5.3"
5" x 6.7"
8" x 10"
8" x 10.6"
8.5" x 11"
9" x 12"
11" x 14"
16" x 20"
18" x 24"
30" x 40"
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