Welsh-based artist Jill Jones is making waves with her vivid Welsh seascape art—rooted in the rugged beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast. Jill is a full-time professional painter with the Royal Society of Arts title (FRSA) and works from her custom-built gallery-studio at West Coast Studio in Talbenny, near Little Haven.
The Sea as Muse
Jill’s Welsh seascape art draws profound inspiration from the mighty moods of the sea—its sound, its shifting light, its power to both calm and enthral. She often speaks about working with “light, moonlight and all the shades of sun and seawater”. Her seascapes frame both the expansive sky and sheet of water, capturing moments when nature seems to breathe. In one painting titled “Do Not Go Gentle [Into That Good Night]” she uses a sunset’s amber glow to embody a meditative drama of sea and sky.
Style and Technique
Jill’s style blends realism with something more expressive. Indeed, her brushwork dances between firm detail and fluid suggestion. She layers under-paintings and builds from the sky downward, adjusting colour and tone until the atmosphere feels right: “I used to always start at the bottom and work up. Now, I start with my skies…” she explained. Her palette tends toward vibrant, uplifting hues—reflecting her aim not to dwell in gloom but in optimism and energy.
A Sense of Place
Working in Pembrokeshire, one of Britain’s most dramatic coastlines, gives her paintings a sense of place that goes beyond surface depiction. The coast’s wild weather and light-filled horizons become part of the story in her seascapes. Her work often evokes the feeling of holiday time—of stepping away from routine and into something more elemental.
Welsh Seascape Art: Conclusion
Jill’s seascapes are more than scenic views—they are immersive encounters with water, sky and mood. Whether a tranquil tide or crashing surf, she offers the viewer a place on the shore, experiencing sea and horizon. In her hands the Welsh coastline becomes a realm of colour, light and emotional resonance—anchored in landscape but free in spirit.
For more information or if you wish to discuss a seascape painting, you can contact Jill Jones as follows:
You may call Jill on 01437 781386 or 07971 794431
Or email her on art@jilljones.co.uk
Alternatively, you can message her on her Facebook page: Jill Jones Fine Art
