In this episode of Boulevard Beat, we welcome Nashville-based artist Hillary Howorth, whose instinctual, layered paintings are redefining the way we experience contemporary art. Raised in South Carolina and now at home in Tennessee with her husband and three young boys, Hillary shares her journey as a self-taught artist whose work has been celebrated in House Beautiful, Serena & Lily, SPANX, and more.
Her process—layering countless coats of paint and mixed media over weeks—creates tactile, captivating works that invite you to lean in and linger. Hillary opens up about the freedom of not being bound by traditional rules, the patience her work requires, and how she balances creativity with motherhood in the ever-growing Music City.
This is a conversation about art without boundaries, trusting your instincts, and finding beauty in the layers.
Street Style Takeaways:
- Trusting Instincts — how being self-taught allows Hillary to create without limitations.
- The Art of Layers — why patience and process are essential to her textured, tactile works.
- Breaking Rules — the freedom that comes from stepping outside traditional methods.
- Balancing Acts — insights on raising three boys while building an art career.
- Recognition & Reach — how her work has been embraced by top publications and design brands.
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