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OIL, LITHOGRAPHY, WATERCOLOR… Explore Jill’s Universe of Painting.

img_0855 Jill Steenhuis is an American-born French Impressionistic painter based in the South of France. Specializing in oil painting, lithography and watercolor, Jill captures the essence of Provence with her own personal poetry and vibrant energy. “In my painting, the catalyst is nature. Through the act of painting, my soul engages in a dialogue”. Discover Jill’s artwork…
Experience the joy of a plein air workshop
Learn more 
about Jill, 
her story 
and her art

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Testimonials

2016 Sept 3630
The gift of art is a powerful tool to help us through this journey and my heart is full with the joy of spending that time with you.
Christian
I not only learned great things from the workshop about painting, but also about Life. I miss all of you, and send much love and happiness your way.
Joyce
Jill - thank you so much for your heartfelt time, effort and passion for giving us one of the most fabulous experiences. It was a trip of a lifetime!
Laura
As I look into the sky or at flowers, I see them through a new lens. It is as if my eyes have been opened and what was once just a beautiful object, now is a cacophony of different colors and shapes.
Joanie
Thank you so much for an especially complete and well-crafted workshop that created a wonderful place and time for growth, fun, and new friends.
Ginny
I really enjoyed the workshop and hope that I have learned a lot. Very helpful were the paint mixing lessons and worth the workshop alone.
Julia

Jill's Blog

Leo Marchutz – A Guiding Light

Who was Leo Marchutz, this Franco-German painter and lithographer  who died in 1976 -  four years before my arrival in Aix?

Home Sweet Home!

How good it is to be home after a whirlwind tour of art shows in America.

Lavender in July

In the heat of July, Provence is colored in shades of purple as the lavender flowers bloom, releasing their sweet, heady scent.

Our Summer Baby

Meet Ocha - our new kitten and the new girl in the studio!