Jill Jeffrey

The landscape of the west of the British Isles is Jill’s greatest influence – in particular Pembrokeshire, Wester Ross and the Hebrides which she visits as often as she can, sketchbook in hand, to take in the drama, movement, majesty, and awe of these outstanding areas of rugged beauty. The excitement of crashing waves, the sad beauty of a sunset across hills, reflections and shadows cast by scudding clouds never fail to inspire her.



The sketches that Jill makes on her walks in the landscape are only part of the narrative. The colours and the emotions of her surroundings sometimes mean there's little doubt how she will paint her sketches, giving the natural environment a voice. Other times, her imagination takes over and she adds to and enhances her original sketches to bring her paintings alive. It is a collaboration between the artist and the land. Jill cherishes this connection with nature with every new day.