Jamie Hansen: Watercolor Art
"Precarious:" A Collaboration With Nebula Ensemble
I have partnered with Nebula Ensemble, an award-winning experimental music group, to create a unique...
My Latest Portrait Honors Johnny Mann at Anderson University
Betty Mann commissioned a portrait from me as a gift to Anderson University. It was an absolute joy to work with her and learn about their love story and Johnny's passion for music and for Anderson. The art that we created together will hang in the Rainey Fine Arts Center, which houses The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University and the Johnny Mann Center for Commercial Music.
My Heraldry Art: As seen in El Nuevo Día
I worked with author and historian José E. López Reyes on a heraldic illustration that is featured on the cover of his book, "San Juan 1797." This week the book received a wonderful review in El Nuevo Día, one of Puerto Rico's largest papers.
Do you need a Press Kit to Market your Music?
If you’re a musician looking to get back into the swings of things and perform in front of a crowd again, you absolutely should put together a press kit. Read on to learn what you should include in your press kit, and download my free artist-created template.
How to Get Involved with Music Education Advocacy
I believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn music regardless of their ability, socioeconomic status, or where they live. I am excited to use my work to advocate for music education.
About my trip and my artist's talk in San Juan, Puerto Rico
I created an illustration of the arms awarded by Spain to the garrison regiment that defended San Juan during the British siege of 1797. The only illustration in existence was scanned from Juan Manuel Zapatero's 1964 book "The Caribbean War in the 18th Century." The illustration only existed in black and white: the color version had been lost.
How to Decorate a Music Room
Picked out the perfect place for your music room or nook? Read on for music room decorating ideas! Music-themed decor can help inspire you while you’re composing or motivate you to persevere while practicing a difficult piece. Plus, it helps to reinforce that this room is solely dedicated to music.
Portraits Project: Art by Jamie Hansen coming to the Anderson Arts Center in September 2021
The Anderson Arts Center is located at 110 Federal Street in Anderson, South Carolina. An opening reception for the show is scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021. My brightly colored portraits will explore themes of adaptation, resilience, and hope.
