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Jil Streed Nothing in nature is static, so is the style of my jewelry designs. Inspired by the moment, a color or pattern found in nature, I work out the design in my thoughts and through manipulation of the materials and the various techniques that I have learned, I transform the inspired moment into a trend setting piece of jewelry. Jil’s worldwide explorations have given her a broad pallet of cultures and styles that influence her artwork. Jil creates exquisite art that stirs the soul, feeds the mind, & heals the human spirit. Jil Streed is a professional artist from southern California living with her husband and several animals on their 10-acre ranch. She received a full scholarship from Northern Illinois University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication in 1977. During her years at NIU, she received a grant to study jewelry and photography in Austria. Her 6 months in Austria allowed her to travel all over Europe, and several communistic countries to cultivate her artistic skills. Jil was awarded her first scholarship at 12 and received her first jewelry commission for a book publication at the age of 16. How to Create your Own Designs by Dona Z. Meilach, Jay & Bill Hinz. Her talents have been acknowledged by receiving many scholarships, an International grant, and several awards at the Annual Sterling Silversmiths Design Competition, just to name a few. Jil has had 2 solo art gallery showings in Illinois along with individual pieces displayed at selected galleries. She has been in dozens of publications and has written several articles on various art and equestrian subjects. Her most recent publications are in the Colored Gemstone Magazine, and the San Diego Tribune. Jil has served as an art gallery executive board member, an art show director, and a freelance photographer. She has also been a professional horse trainer who has received many National awards and is a renowned animal healer. Jil has been a private business owner since 1979. |
