Biography
Born in America.
Brought up in Essex - I spent two years at Colchester School of Art in the 60's where John Nash taught plant drawing and Edward Bawden printmaking. This was followed by three years at The Central School of Art & Design,London.After several years as an 'in house' designer for various publishers I became freelance and worked on many books with my husband the artist Martin Leman.
'These works are unassuming and have instant appeal - they are vibrant, fresh and uplifting......
A sound knowledge of composition and excellent drawing skills .....Jill will be the first to agree that one has to learn the rules of drawing before being able to break them - and this she does very successfully!'
Anthony Coe/The John Russell Gallery,Ipswich
Solo exhibitions
2004 The John Russell Gallery
2005 The RONA Gallery,London
2007 The John Russell Gallery
2010 The Russell Gallery,London (two person show - Martin and Jill Leman)
At the moment you can see my work at The Russell Gallery,Putney / The John Russell Gallery,Ipswich / Josie Eastwood Gallery, Hampshire
I am an Associate member of the Royal Watercolour Society and show regularly with the RWS at The Bankside Gallery,London SE1.
I am a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.