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About Jill Velasco:

 Jill Velasco is an exhibiting Artist, Graphic Designer and Educator with a BFA in Graphic Design and an MS in Visual Arts Education.  For over ten years, Jill has taught fine art classes in both schools and studios throughout Long Island to both children and adults of all levels. In addition to teaching workshops, creating both digital and fine art for clients, she currently moderates and mentors colored pencil enthusiasts via social media for the publication Colored Pencil Magazine. Colored pencil, pastel and acrylic paint are the featured media in her portraits, botanical and wildlife art.  Jill is a proud member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, American Society of Botanical Artists, Westbury Arts Council and The Art Guild of Port Washington.