At art college Jilly studied multi-media, batik, screen printing and calligraphy. This led to her teaching art as a career for more than twenty five years.
Since retiring, Jilly has relocated from Oxfordshire to join her sister, Kate, in North Wales. She has been re-energised by the stunning surroundings of Snowdonia, which have inspired her to create a unique collection of watercolour and mixed media paintings.