Jillian Mazur
The Golden Thread
Jillian MazurMy love of art began when I could hold a pencil, and has continued to be my focus throughout my education and career.
Episode .06 ∙ Jillian Mazur
When I have art, I have a safe place. You know, I'm a creator, which is, I think, what we all are as human beings. So we're connected to who we truly are when we have art in our lives.
Jillian Mazur
Jillian Mazur grew up in Long Island, New York. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from West Virginia University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a focus in painting and art education. She holds a certification to teach art, pre-k through 12th grade. Jillian’s love of art began when she could hold a pencil and continued to be her focus throughout her education and career. In 2008, Jillian accepted a teaching position at West End United Methodist Preschool in Nashville, TN. In May of 2016, after completing the Ryder Studio atelier, Jillian moved her studio and art school to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dedicated to her personal growth as an artist and teacher, Jillian continues to work on landscape and portrait collections at her studio and attends seasonal ateliers in painting and drawing at The Ryder Studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico as well as Studio Escalier in Argenton-Chateau, France and Paris, France. J. F. Mazur Studio is currently offering classes and workshops to children and adults: instagram.com/jfmazurartclass