Hilly is an artist who works mainly in oils and loves using bold, vibrant colours. She uses a palette knife and thick buttery oil paints to abstract the landscape. She paints ‘Plein Air’ which means outside with her little easel and paints. But occasionally she’ll paint in her studio using her plein air paintings as reference.
Hilly was born in Holland and trained as a primary school teacher. After marrying Jos they decided to move to New Zealand. There they brought up 4 children and when all four of them moved to Perth a few years ago, they decided to follow. They now live and work near Donnybrook.
Galleries:
Boranup Gallery, Margaret River WA, Australia
Gallery Aura, Kojonup WA, Australia
Riverfront Gallery, Denmark WA, Australia
Central Art Gallery, Queenstown, New Zealand
Awards:
Highly Commended, Dardanup Art Award, 2026
Highly Commended, Dardanup Art Award, 2025
First Prize, Northam Art Prize 2023
Third Prize, The Colour Exhibition Donnybrook, 2021
Second Prize, 9”x”5” Art Award Mandurah, 2021
First Prize, 13th Annual Margaret River Art Auction, 2018
Finalist in Cliftons Art Prize 2014, Perth
Mandjar Art Award 2014: Judges Encouragement Award
Auckland Easter Show 2013: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes plus a Medal.
Great Summer Art Exhibition, Snells Beach 2012: Merit Award