Born in Sydney and now based in Lake Macquarie, Jill has been creating art from a very young age. After studying at Lismore TAFE, where she completed a Diploma of Visual Arts, Jill went on to refine her practice through further study at The Byron School Of Art and the National Art School, in Sydney.
Following a career in nursing and the medical corporate world, Jill made the decision to devote herself full-time to her art. Inspired by colour, shapes, shadows, and light found in nature, her work explores the emotions they evoke through colourful abstract and impressionist pieces.
For me art is a life long journey of learning and discovery. Each painting teaches me something new and encourages me to look beyond what I first see. As I paint I feel deeply connected to nature and I hope that sense of connection comes through in my work and invites others to pause, reflect and enjoy the connection for themselves.
Jill’s practice is diverse, spanning oil, acrylic, watercolour, printmaking, and metal sculpture. Her artworks have been collected in both Australia and the United States.