🎨 Art Series by Hank Hehmsoth
Welcome to the Art Series collection — a vibrant showcase where music and painting meet. As a jazz pianist, composer, and visual artist, I explore the deep connections between sound and sight, capturing the rhythms, melodies, and emotional energy of jazz in every piece.
Below, you can explore my six main art series as well as my most current body of work — the 2025 Collection — which features the latest creations and ongoing projects from this year.
🆕 Featured: 2025 Artwork Collection
2025 Artwork Concepts and Descriptions
Discover my most recent works from 2025 — a growing collection where sound and sight converge in fresh, expressive pieces. This evolving series pushes the boundaries of abstraction, blending the improvisational spirit of jazz with bold visual storytelling.
🖼 Blu-Escape: A Visual Jazz Journey
HankJazz Artwork Series #1
Dive into the Blu-Escape series, where nine abstract works interpret the emotional landscapes and rhythms of my 2024 jazz album Blu-Escape with Double Vision. Each piece is a layered, textured visual exploration of modern jazz.
🖼 Mother Goose: Abstract Nursery Rhymes
HankJazz Artwork Series #2
Step into a whimsical world where classic nursery rhymes meet jazz-infused abstraction. This playful collection reimagines beloved characters through vibrant colors and dynamic forms, blending childhood charm with artistic expression.
🖼 Music Themes: The Visual Rhythm of Jazz
HankJazz Artwork Series #3
Experience the heartbeat of jazz brought to canvas. This series transforms the essence of musical performance into visual art, capturing portraits of musicians, abstract interpretations of rhythm, and the electric energy of jazz life.
🖼 Concert Posters Artwork Series: A Visual Jazz Legacy
HankJazz Artwork Series #4
Celebrate the power of live performance through striking original poster designs. This series honors the cultural moments and energy of jazz concerts, blending bold colors and abstract visuals to capture the spirit of the stage.
🖼 Double Vision: Jazz in Abstract Harmony
HankJazz Artwork Series #5
Explore the creative partnership between myself and longtime collaborator John Mills. This series captures the improvisational spirit and artistic conversation that defines our work together, rendered in layered textures and expressive brushstrokes.
🖼 Album Covers: Jazz in Visual Form
HankJazz Artwork Series #6
Reimagine the mood, rhythm, and storytelling behind iconic jazz albums. This collection translates the sound of jazz into bold abstract visual expressions, offering a fresh artistic take on the energy and allure of album cover art.