Jill Steenhuis, an Atlanta native, has lived in Aix-en-Provence, France since 1980, painting in the landscapes of Provence. After graduating from Sweet Briar College with a BFA in studio art, she attended the Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing in Aix. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, Jill was one of the rare artists to have a studio at the Château Noir, where Cézanne had his studio in the late 19th century. She is the Cezanne and Van Gogh specialist for American Museums who visit the south of France. Her work is part of the permanent collections of several museums and important private collections in America and in France. Jill regularly goes on tour in the United States and France for solo art shows, speaking engagements and painting workshops.