we & We

"Our painting reminds us of our intimate partnership as a couple and our connection to the grander global WE of humanity. It represents who we are together at our best, and reminds us how much joy and love we have for each other."

Being Her Now

"This portrait was painted during a transitional time in my life and reflects multiple aspects of my experience. In rejecting obsolete paradigms, I move into a deeper place of love, mystery, and self-acceptance. Its colors remind me of diving in tropical waters, embraced by the protective mother energy of the ocean while enjoying warm illumination from the sun above."

Read more about this portrait in my newsletter about this piece.

Sensuality and Enlightenment:
Sex and Engineering

"This portrait brought me home to what I've been about all my life: integrating the experiential power of my right brain with the intellectual knowing of my left. I have a profound shock of self-recognition each time I look at the painting, and it calls me to step forward into who I am."

A story about this work:

I've had so much fun with a number of "firsts" over the past year. This portrait called for very dramatic lighting...

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Devotion

"Of all my experiences in my life, I have never felt as 'seen' as I have in this experience with you.""

A testimonial from the client about this work:

"Jill Culver's artistry is truly a gift that keeps on giving!

I am an unabashed fan and patron of Jill Culver's artworks. For the past 7.5 years, I have been reveling in the steady stream of inspiration and insight that springs eternal from my Soul Portrait. When I sat for my portrait all those years ago, I had no idea the profound impact it would have over time. 

And just when I thought it couldn't get any better . . . Read more...

One with the COSMOS

Choosing Joy

"My Soul Portrait is a vibrant reminder of my choice to see things and situations in their best light. It acknowledges the decision I've made to lead with love and inspires me to continue to make that my focus. The joyful nature of the portrait confirms that I am on the right path."

Seer

"My soul is portrayed
Grounded in past and presence
Vivid with vision"

Communion

"The soul portrait process has been a profound experience of self-discovery for me. Jill has lovingly used her intuitive and artistic abilities to create a visual portal into my most essential self. This portrait calls me home each time I look at it. Thank you, Jill!"

Queen of Hearts

"I'm amazed at how every time I look at my portrait there is new information for me. It is very talkative to me and so far has not run out of things to say. At the same time it reminds me of what I already know and sometimes forget - important things which are pivotal and beneficial to my understanding of myself."

A testimonial from the client about this work:

"I really hoped I would be bald in the painting. I have shaved my head twice and loved it. That is my husband coming out of my head. He refuses to not be seen..."
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Bees

" "It's so me!" There is much in this portrait that holds personal meaning for me. For example, I have had bees on my personal stationary for years and years and they are very symbolic to me. But primarily my portrait is encouraging me to step into my creativity and is telling me the time is now."

Onward and Upward

"Wow! This woman can really soar! I really had no expectations when I decided to have a portrait done. I'd hoped only that my portrait might reveal something I needed to know. And, what better message to receive? The constraints I've strapped on are so self-imposed and yet, aren't really holding me back. One day, I'll just slip my arms out and truly be free!"

Reverence

"When I look at my Soul Portrait I don't see it as a portrait. I see it as a reminder of what is really important to me."

Woman Child

"I believe that 'Woman Child' is not an illustration of a part of me, nor a snapshot of my soul; rather it communicates the entirety of me."

Untitled

"Ever since I received my soul portrait I've noticed that I have been content with myself and my life. I'm no longer looking around the corner."

Holder of Secrets

"It helps me connect to what I know to be true... I will cherish this portrait for the rest of my life and so will my family. "

Onward and Upward

Flight of Fancy

"There is something that really resonates for me in who this person is and who I am. And obviously there is a deep connection.""

Determination

"What about this lace hanky? I recognized it immediately... It was a bold reminder of who I am, where I came from and who played a crucial role in my upbringing.""

A story about this work:

My first client came to sit for me right after her wedding in Italy. In the image that came to me, I saw her with a handkerchief on her head...
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Pet Portraits

See more soul portraits in the Pet Portraits Gallery.

Non-likeness Portraits

Also see more soul portraits in the Non-likeness Portraits Gallery.