Welcome to Jill Nichols Fine Art, please find my latest paintings, news and events below.
My paintings are organized by category; works on metal, the cosmos, seascapes, landscapes, Masters, and archived. A selection of my artwork, prints, and silk scarves can be purchased directly in the Art Shop. The paintings are available by Contacting Jill.
Happy Browsing, Jill
John and I love choosing those works that please our senses and our souls. You have become a big hit in our home, and it is a pleasure to be one of your “patrons”.
Leslie P
Paintings
Silvermine Fall Workshops
Register at (203) 966-9700
It’s a Fixer Upper
12/2 Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Every painter has at least one… that painting that just isn’t quite right. It may be salvageable…or not. Before you spend hours on the canvas trying to fix it, only to pitch it, bring your painting(s) to this one-day workshop. Jill will provide guidance while you discover secret ways to enhance and save your painting.
Learning from Clouds
1/13 Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
In this one-day workshop, we will give clouds their due. Studying and creating cloud structures with the use of subtle values and colors. Jill will be demonstrating followed by students creating several cloud studies. Clouds are the essential ingredient in any landscape painting and lend themselves well to plasticity and abstractions.
Color Alchemy Workshop
January 27 & 28, 10 am – 4 pm
Color is the most complicated and elusive element in painting. Unlock the mysteries of how we see color, the meaning of color, how light affects color, and the nuances of color mixing.
Rowayton Arts Center
Winter Classes – Zoom
Call (203) 866-2744
January Thaw (Zoom) – 5 weeks
Thursdays, Jan 4 – February 1
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Landscape painting with a focus on painting water– still water, roaring water, wavy water, crashing water, and reflections. In this demo and instruction online class, students will explore the different ways to capture water in landscapes/seascapes. The class is appropriate for all skill levels and welcomes people who paint in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache.
Beat those Wintertime Blues with Color (Zoom) – 3 weeks
Tuesdays, Jan 2 – Jan 16
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Color’s mysteries are revealed in a playful and explorative approach.
Cure those Winter Time Blues with Color (Zoom) – 3 weeks
Tuesdays, Feb 13 – Feb 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Color’s mysteries are revealed in a playful and explorative approach.
Mid-Winter Dreams (Zoom)– 5 weeks
Thursdays, Feb 15 – Mar 14
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Jill in the Clouds – In this demo and instruction online class, students will explore the different ways to capture clouds and influence the mood and feel of skyscapes and landscapes. The class is appropriate for all skill levels and welcomes people who paint in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache.
At left, Demo, view from the Studio window, oil on canvas
Paint in Italy Fall 2024
8 Days – 7 nights All Inclusive
Private Villa and Studio
Sept. 20 – Sept. 27, 2024
Tour of Vatican Observatory Museum to view Jill’s Artwork, plus the Gardens and Palace.
Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Italy.
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Insights
You’ll find more of Jill’s insights on her art and life under insights and in her blog.
Newsworthy
Jill Harrington Nichols in Hearst Publications, January 2021
“Phi” full scale metallic canvas print installed in Vatican Observatory Museum. The museum is mainly dedicated to historical astronomical instruments and other artifacts. However, directly below the Schmidt telescope is a room dedicated to astronomical art. Read about “Phi”.
A print of Jill’s painting “Juno” is also in the Vatican Observatory.
Read more about “Juno”.
Most recent works – read more about each piece in my blog
My painting “Washington D.C.” served as backdrop for former FBI Director’s “Face the Nation” interview. I only became aware of the August 23, 2020 airing when I first read messages from viewers.
“Saw Mr. Comey on Face the Nation. The painting struck me like a thunderbolt. Found it and you! Magnificent!” Sarah U. Read More.
My painting, “Grand Canyon” appears in “The Comey Rule” in the former FBI Director’s office. This is the story of how my painting of the Grand Canyon found its way into former FBI Director James Comey’s Office and the CBS/Showtime TV show “The Comey Rule”. Read More.
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Prints and silk scarves are made from Jill’s artwork.
One response to “Jill Nichols Fine Art”
Jill, old friend, I am crazy about your new piece, Cuprous Luna, and would love to own it. I commented on Facebook but hope you see this before it gets snatched away. Please let me know details.