Introduction

My name is Jane Lillard and I’m a first year student in the MA Init Art and Art Education program. I’m from Princeton, NJ and graduated from Wesleyan University with a double major in Art Studio and Psychology in May 2025 and dove right into grad school here at TC in the fall. My studio concentration at Wesleyan was printmaking—I completed a thesis in monotype but enjoy many techniques such as screenprinting, lithography, and more. I also enjoy oil painting and drawing and have experience with 3D materials such as clay, wood, plaster, and metal. I am familiar with Adobe softwares such as Photoshop and Illustrator and occasionally use Procreate on my iPad to create digital art, but I typically work with traditional mediums.

While I have not taught full time, I have a variety of experiences working with children and teens. This past summer I worked at a K-12 school for autistic individuals, and additionally, I ran an art camp at the Arts Council of Princeton for elementary schoolers. I hope to eventually be an art teacher in a public elementary school but am open to wherever student teaching takes me. I look forward to this class and the ability to explore so many aspects of art making and technology!