: She conducts workshops focusing on en plein air (outdoor) oil painting, guiding students in capturing the essence of nature through direct observation.

: Her portfolio includes delicate watercolor paintings of flowers and leaves and whimsical illustrations like a cute fuzzy bumblebee or a dachshund dog with balloons .

"Depends," Jill said, leaning against the doorframe. "Are you here to buy a painting, or are you here to find what you dropped?"

After an hour, Jill stepped back, breathing hard. She wiped a smudge of sweat from her forehead, leaving a streak of blue across her brow.