Welcome!

G’day! Jillian here, self-taught artist and founder of dirt road.

From vibrant paintings to intricate charcoal drawings, I strive to capture the rugged charm of the Australian bush and the true essence of this land—unapologetically authentic.

I discovered my passion for art through a (pretty shite) time of recovery and healing. Creative exploration became a joyful outlet.

Teaching myself to draw opened the door to a deep connection with creativity and seemingly, my heart’s purpose... Who knew.

My first true love is charcoal … the realism, the monochromatic look, and the feel of the dusty, messy medium.

I’ve turned more to painting now! I’m drawn to the earthy tones and bush-inspired themes.

I hope my artwork shares a sense of peace and reflection, encouraging you to pause, breathe, and find inspiration in the beauty around you.

Join me to celebrate the raw, unfiltered beauty of Australia, captured through my eyes and hands. Each piece holds a bit of my heart and soul, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

The phrase "love Jillian" written in elegant, cursive script in a light brown color
A detailed black and white pencil drawing of an owl perched on a branch, with the artist adding shading to the lower part of the owl.
Painting of a kangaroo, using bold brush strokes in colours like beige, black, blue, and brown, displayed on a wooden easel indoors.
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A detailed black and white drawing of a bird, likely a hawk or similar raptor, created with pencil on a white sheet of paper. A hand holds a pencil at the bottom right corner of the image.
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A detailed black and white drawing of a Highland cow on a white canvas placed on a wooden surface.
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Wall decorated with three animal sketches and a table with decorative vases and a clock.
Nursery room with mint green wall, framed black and white cow portrait, white crib with pillows, stuffed toy, and a small side table with a lamp.
Living room with a pink sofa, a cushion with green leaves, a wooden side table with decorative giraffe and vase, a tall green plant in a wicker basket, framed artwork of two birds on a green wall, and a wooden ladder shelf with decor items.