StoneyGround Studio

 

ARTIST

Jill Ehlert is a full time artist and instructor who creates paintings by applying a rich layering process of mixed media, acrylic paint, collage, drawing, scratching,  subtracting, pentimenti...combined with a palimpsest of layering dreams, memories, imagination, intuition, metaphor and observations.

Jill’s art work is available in the form of paintings and collage on canvas and paper.

Biography

Jill Ehlert is a graduate of the "Ottawa School of Art" and the "Victoria College of Art" and she has worked full time since 1991 as a mixed-media artist, specializing in experimental water-media and collage. In addition to her formal education, Jill has built a solid base in design and developed a diverse knowledge of materials and creative application techniques.

Jill teaches collage and painting workshops in her studio in Cobble Hill, BC and throughout BC.

Art Education

University of Victoria
Ottawa School of Art
Victoria School of Art

Group& Solo Shows

2007     FCA Chapter Show, Nanaimo, BC, Summer show - "Through Island Eyes"
2006     FCA Chapter Show, Victoria, BC, Fall Show
2005     FCA Chapter Show, Victoria, BC, Spring & Fall Shows
2005     Bloomin Art, Nanaimo, BC
2004     Seaside Gallery, Qualicum BC
2003     Lotus Pond Gallery, Duncan, BC
2001     CVAC Spring Art Show, Duncan BC
2001     Leapenhi Paper, Courtenay, BC
2000     FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2000     Ulla’s Bookshop, Duncan, BC - Solo
1999     Verse and Vision, Duncan, BC
1998     Dream 21 Gallery, Duncan, BC
1998     Verse and Vision, Duncan, BC
1998     Visions Tour, Duncan, BC
1996     Spring Show, Victoria, BC
1993     Nievaart Gallery, Sydney, BC - Solo
1993     Victoria College of Art, Victoria, BC
1992     Quinn Gallery, Victoria, BC
1992     Victoria College of Art, Victoria, BC
1990     Swan’s, Victoria, BC - Solo
1990     Sooke Fine Arts, Sooke, BC
1988     9 X 9 Event, Hull, Quebec
1988     Ottawa School of Art, Ottawa, BC
1986     The Leading Edge, Vancouver, BC

Private Studies

Over the years Jill has studied with many well-known international artists that include:

Phyllis Serota, Glen Howarth, Jim Gordaneer, Tom Hudson,  Bill Porteous, Rowland Hill, Will Julsing, Judi Betts, Alan Bruce, Jonathon Talbot, Gerald Brommer, Donna Baspaly, Don Farell, Carla O’Connor, Suzanne Northcott, Claudine Hellmuth, Lesley Riley, Anne Zelinski, Carolyn Houg, Caroline James, Betsy Dillard Stroud, Juliana Coles, Jean Pederson, Xane St, Phillip and Nick Bantock.

Awards

2007    FCA Chapter Show, Nanaimo, BC, Summer show - "Through Island Eyes" received "Award of Excellence"
2005    Federation of Canadian Artists - Victoria Fall Show, Award of Excellence 
2005    Federation of Canadian Artists - Victoria Spring Show,  Award of Excellence
2001    Cowichan Valley Arts Council - Spring Show, Award of Excellence
1990    Sooke Fine Arts, Purchase Award