Entries by Jilly

Life after ArtPrize

After three weeks in the big city of Grand Rapids, it sure was nice to retire to Pentwater. Getting ready for the holiday has me spending plenty of time in my studio, but I’m still enjoying the constant memories of my 2014 adventures in ArtPrize. Nearly every day, a familiar face drops by the gallery or even […]

The Buzz Before ArtPrize

So excited to share that Jilly’s ArtPrize entry, ‘Engulfed in Glass’ has made it on the top of “The 25 Most-listed Entries”! Voting starts at noon tomorrow! You can find Jilly and ‘Engulfed in Glass’ at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Read about this list: http://www.artprize.org/blog/early-buzz-see-todays-25-most-listed-pieces View the 25 Most-listed Entries: http://www.artprize.org/lists/list/2639/?page=1-2

Less than 30 days til ArtPrize!

Jilly is busy packing and anticipating. She says it feels like she is in line for a rollercoaster, all that excitement and as she gets closer, her stomach is wondering what she was thinking… Jilly’s piece will take 26 hours to put up at the Gerald R.Ford Presidential Museum. As one of her smaller customers […]

“Engulfed in Glass” Accepted into ArtPrize 2014

“Engulfed in Glass” has been accepted into the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for ArtPrize 2014!  This large work consists of over 236 pieces of fused glass layered and installed in a manner to give the illusion of one mural. Be sure to make it out to Grand Rapids sometime between September 24 and October 12, 2014 to meet Jilly and […]

ArtPrize 2014 Unveiling

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 Jilly’s piece began with an idea, transformed into a sketch, then to a prototype. From there, it took early mornings and late moon washed evenings as Jilly brought life to her dream. People ask “what would you do if you won,” but in Jilly’s mind, she has already won by accomplishing […]

living the dream


Jilly delights in sharing her talent with those that venture into her shop. It is not rare to see her grab a piece of clay and begin twisting and pinching it into a whimsical animal as she shares her inspirational journey as a full time artist.


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Pentwater, MI 49449