A person wearing a hat and long-sleeved shirt is painting a landscape on a canvas outdoors, surrounded by colorful flowers. The painting depicts a rustic house and garden scene. The artist is holding a brush and palette, standing in a garden setting.
Person smiling outdoors next to a colorful painting

Meet the Artist

Jennifer Mills

After 35 years in broadcasting, I found a new passion in painting. It is a hobby that brings me great joy…happiness I hope to share with others who enjoy my work. Like golf, it is an endeavor one never masters. There is no “perfect swing” just a wonderful lifelong journey of discovery, learning, practice, good rounds and rounds I’d like to toss. Not every session produces a painting, but every session is a lesson.

“Art is a metaphor for life. There's always something new to learn. Mistakes can turn into masterpieces. My answer is to be grateful, continue learning and just keep painting.”

I paint en plein air… in French, “in the open air” as well as in my studio. My primary medium is oil but I also dabble with acrylics if the mood hits. Always a student, I adore going to workshops to learn from some of my favorite artists/instructors. Learning, growing and trying to become better at my craft motivates me greatly.

    • Best Barn Painting, Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival (2023)

    • Greenville County Hall of Fame (2022)

    • Cover Artist, Greater Greenville Master Garden Association (2020-2021)

    • Betty Taylor Award for Emerging Artists (2019)

    • Best of Show, Greer Juried Arts Exhibition (2019)

    • Regional Artists Project Grant (2018-2019)

    • Finalist, Bring Us Your Best (2019, 2018, 2017)

    • Finalist, Yeah, THAT Greenville cover art contest (2018)

    • Finalist, Artisphere Artists of the Upstate (2017)

“I absolutely love how Jennifer captures the light, color and beauty of our magnificent mountains and draws us into them with her paintings.”

–Virginia Spigener, Owner, The Wrinkled Egg

“Jennifer is grounded by an inner peace, mountaintop views that stretch endlessly, and faith deep within her soul that unleashes softly told stories that are rich in texture and colorful in emotions.”

–James McCabe, Award-Winning Writer

“Jennifer highlights every subject in a way that makes you smile and happy! Her palette creates color of every hue for subjects both fanciful and true.”

–Jeri and Joe Turner, NC

“I gave my wife one of Jennifer’s paintings.  Every time she walks in the room it makes her smile. Brownie points for me!”

–Brian and Lisa Hammons, IN

News and Press

  • Person standing in a garden holding a framed painting of a red barn, with an actual red barn and greenery in the background.

    Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival ('21-'24)

    Jennifer's work "Big Red" was awarded Best Barn Painting at the 2023 Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival. Additionally, "The Smallest Of Seeds" found its new home at long-time landscaping landmark, The Mustard Seed.

  • Power Fades

    New England golf publication and award-winning writer James McCabe features Jennifer in the latest edition of Power Fades:

    Read Article:

    https://www.powerfades.com/features/7d9486ea-6f7a-41ca-b352-937ba624b1c5

  • Magazine cover with a smiling person holding a colorful painting. Includes text: 'Life in Our Foothills, May 2023,' and 'The Colors of Happiness: Vibrant Journey to Artistry.' Background features trees.

    Life in Our Foothills Magazine

    Jennifer's joyful brushstrokes colorfully landed the cover of one of North Carolina's premier magazines!

  • Cover of Hendersonville Magazine featuring a colorful painting of a bear in a scarf sitting in front of a historic courthouse, with a 40th anniversary emblem.

    Hendersonville Magazine

    Jennifer's painting, "Bear Necessities" was chosen for the cover of Hendersonville Magazine's 2021-2022 edition! Her whimsical rendition of Main Street captures the vibrance and energy of one of North Carolina's most charming destinations.

  • Colorful abstract painting of a horse and rider with text overlaying it for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Zone 4 Finals event, featuring information about hunt seat championship shows held on March 20-21, 2021, at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, NC.

    Interscholastic Equestrian Association

    "Bold and Beautiful" was selected as the cover for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Championships.

  • Impressionist painting of a park scene with benches, flowers, and people. Red umbrellas cover outdoor tables, while a pathway runs through the park. Trees and grassy areas are in the background.

    Greenville Master Garden Association

    'Enjoy the View' received first place honors in the Greater Greenville Master Garden Association 2020-2021 competition! Jennifer's 12×16 rendition of idyllic Falls Park will be used as the cover art for banners, brochures, flyers and virtual marketing materials. 

    "Jennifer's work stood out for its beauty and execution as well as it fitting our theme Crowd Pleasers: People, Places & Plants."  -Sandy Babbitt, GGMGA

  • Magazine cover of 'The Laurel of Asheville', September 2018, featuring an illustration of a white horse running.

    The Laurel of Asheville

    The Laurel Magazine of Asheville features Jennifer in its September edition in an article entitled 'On A Personal Note.' The Laurel was named 'Best Free Publication' for the 8th year running at the Western North Carolina X Awards.

  • Colorful painting of a cityscape with a bridge, buildings, and outdoor café with people seated, painted in a vibrant, artistic style. Text reads "yeah, that."

    VisitGreenvilleSC

    As part of the campaign to find a cover shot for the official 2018 Visitor's Guide to Greenville, a contest was held inviting local artists to provide their rendition of Greenville. Jennifer Mills was a finalist.