from The University of Michigan School of Art. Her work is represented by three fine art galleries in the Midwest. Jill will again be faculty at Pastel Live in 2023 and has two pastel videos available from Streamline Publishing.Ī designated Master Pastelist in Pastel Society of America and Master Circle in International Association of Pastel Societies, Jill also belongs to American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, Great Lakes Pastel Society, Degas Pastel Society and American Women Artists. She served as Pastel Faculty at the Plein Air Convention for 5 years and also loves teaching her own workshops. Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine highlighted her work, as has Pastel Journal. One of Wagner’s pastel paintings graced the cover of Plein Air Magazine and her work is often featured in their pages. Her paintings have won multiple awards regionally and nationally. and is in many corporate and private collections. Jill’s artwork has been exhibited in solo and group exhibits throughout the U.S. She spends cold Michigan winters creating larger studio pieces…but always chasing the light. An avid plein air artist, she is participates in national plein air festivals around the country to paint the uniqueness of each region. Portrait and figure drawing are an important part of her process and she attends monthly sessions to improve those skills. Whether painting landscapes, interiors or figures, Jill Stefani Wagner’s focus is always the “light” and how it affects the subject she’s trying to capture. An evening to watch, learn and experience. Questions and open discussion are encouraged. She will also have some previous pastel portraits available to view. Watch as Jill creates a pastel portrait of the woman who is the creative power behind Fuller Art House… Dani Fuller! Jill will discuss the steps she takes BEFORE putting pastel to paper, and will explain her thoughts as the painting progresses. It’s also one of the best ways for an artist to improve drawing and painting skills. Capturing a likeness of a person from life is a daunting and exhilarating adventure.
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