Hansen brings together childhood wonder, disciplined craft, and a profound connection to the place. Well known for his watercolor paintings, he’s captivated by the natural fluidity and unpredictability of the medium which is both challenge and muse.

After graduating from art college, he immersed himself in New York City’s vibrant creative scene, where he spent sixteen years before finding his artistic home in the landscapes of Cape Cod. Embracing the medium’s “unruly and unforgiving” nature, Hansen’s paintings capture the region’s serene yet evocative beauty, infused with a gentle quality that invites viewers into his personal mythology. Hansen rides the “watercolor waves” with an explorer’s spirit, letting the medium guide him toward new horizons. His work stands as an invitation to embrace the interplay of discipline and dream, craft and chaos, in the timeless art of storytelling.

Justin Hansen is represented exclusively by Greg Salvatori Gallery.