Contact Name: Jill Jones
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Jill originally trained in Fine Art and then did a degree in design, after which she spent 30 years in commercial design. Returning to painting in the last seven years, Jill supplies originals in acrylics or oils to various galleries and also via her own studio, West Coast Studio. Jill's courses are 2 hours or full day (5 hours with lunch) and all materials are provided.
I attended Jill's 'Art your Way' full day course in the autumn of 2021 and was delighted with the experience. I could paint a little before the course but Jill's full-on, one-to-one attention and good humour helped me enormously to improve my painting technique. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone looking to imorove their painting skills in a friendly, opem-minded environment.
Response from Jill Jones Fine Art:
Hi Nerys,Having only ever used Watercolour as a media I was looking at trying Acrylic.
On my arrival, I was made most welcome. From the start to the finish of the course I was given great tuition, learning different techniques of Acrylic painting, in an easy laidback informative manner.
If anyone is interested in painting and is looking for tuition look no further.
Response from Jill Jones Fine Art:
Thanks Gordon!Being an enthusiastic beginner I was looking for a course to develop my passion for painting landscape and seascapes. I searched the internet and came across Jill’s site which appealed to me, even though it meant travelling quite a distance from where I live. I was not disappointed with my choice. Jill is an enthusiastic and cheerful tutor who instilled in me so much confidence that I was immediately producing paintings that I never thought I would have been able to achieve. This would not have been possible without Jill’s expert, calming and friendly influence. Jill’s teaching is first class, you learn about adding detail through simple brush work. If I had not discovered Jill’s course it is probable that I would not be painting now and enjoying my new hobby. I will certainly be returning for another four day course in 2022.
Response from Jill Jones Fine Art:
Wow! Thanks Jean!I attended the 'Art your way' course because I needed some impetus to get me back painting again! It worked! I had lost confidence in my (limited) ability as a painter but a day with Jill helped me tremendously. Her good humour and ability to impart her great artistic knowledge to others made the experience fun and, above all, instructive. I hope to be back to further improve my artistic efforts.
Response from Jill Jones Fine Art:
Glynne,