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

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”.
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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

40 Years in France Series: Two

After Jill's two-year hiatus from oil painting in order to focus on drawing and watercolor, she picked up her oil paints again, and started an entirely new chapter of her life as a newlywed and young mother.

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Happy New Year 2020

Jill sends her warmest greetings for 2020 as she enters her 40th year of living in Provence. She reflects on her artistic pilgrimmage and life journey as an American living in France. She also shares some of the highlights of the past year and mentions some of her upcoming events in 2020.

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East Coast Tour – Fall 2019

Jill, Sergio and crew swept through New England and made their way down South on their most recent tour. The tour included several art shows, talks and workshops, a documentary screening preview on Jill, and a plein air art competition.

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