Eliza Hammond

"Character matters more to me than perfect likeness."

Eliza Hammond is drawn to people, horses, animals, and the small visual details that give them character. Rather than pursuing exact likeness, she simplifies form, exaggerates proportion, and allows gesture and expression to shape the personality of each subject. There is often a quiet sense of humor in her paintings, balanced by restrained color and thoughtful composition. Her work feels playful without becoming illustrative, and familiar without becoming predictable. Through expressive figures and distinctive silhouettes, Eliza creates paintings with warmth, individuality, and a subtle narrative quality.