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”. Discover Jill’s artwork…

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Jill's Blog

Lavender in July

SWEET LAVENDER DREAMS — In the heat of July the lavender blooms, releasing the scent that has become the signature of Provence. Around every hill town and village, landscapes are swathed in rows and rows of purple fields. The dry dusty ground peeks through neat lines of lavender plants, humming …

Our Summer Baby

NEW GIRL IN THE STUDIO — Introducing our new kitten, Ocha! She's been with us for ten days now and has settled in to life in the studio very well. She plays at our feet and falls asleep like a baby when she's being held. Fortunately, we had a smooth …

Moving Mountains Exhibit Preview

ON TOUR THIS SUMMER — International sculptor, Sergio Ruffato, and French based, Atlanta-born painter, Jill Steenhuis, will be showing an exceptional selection of artwork, including metal sculptures, oil paintings, and lithographs in Wilson, Wyoming from August 2-4, and in Hamilton, Montana on August 7th and 8th.

Poppy Profusion for Painting Workshops

SPRINGTIME IN PROVENCE — An unusually rainy spring led to more bountiful flowers in the landscape for my two oil-painting workshops in May. In spite of some rainy days, we journeyed out en plein air to experience nature and allow our inner poetry to emerge on the canvas.