Jill Woodward has been an artist since childhood.  She is an oil painter, who specializes in painting children’s portraits.  Jill regularly exhibits her paintings in shows and galleries.  She dedicates her free time to bringing art into her local community and enjoys creating art-focused events that engage creatives of all ages. She lives with her husband, Dennis and dog, Frida, in Dallas Center, Iowa.  She has three grown children; John, Ellen and Charles.