Ian Hill is a painter, inspired by obscure and humorous juxtapositions. Hill does contemporary realist paintings that are both narrative and surreal. His oil painting's are concocted from memories, still-life, digital manipulation, classical paintings, vintage photo's, nature, and quantum theories.

As well as receiving awards such as the "Direct Art Award" from the Limner Gallery, and being seen in publications like Spectrum Fantasy, Hill has exhibited in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and abroad.