Inspired by nature, Jill grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has painted for over 50 years. Currently, she devotes serious studio time to her art, both in painting and art instruction. Color, texture and line, and their subtle nuances intrigue her, and she is a perpetual student of the landscape and the emotion it evokes. "I pray my Art, which illustrates the brilliance and beauty in Nature, is a comfort to the viewer."