About the Artist

Jan’s art career was put on hold while homeschooling her children and then caring for her mother, however, creating has always been a passion for her. Through the years it manifested itself in many areas in her life but now she is able to focus on oil painting.  

Jan enjoys painting either on location (plein air) or in her studio and continues to be amazed at how a few strokes of paint can bring an object to life. Through classes, workshops, and coaching, Jan is constantly striving to learn new skills and is enjoying the challenge.

Working in oils, Jan paints in a representational style with vibrant colors yet with a subtle tone that enhances the effect of light. Her paintings are inspired by the many beautiful places that she has traveled and by her love of nature, each giving a sense to the viewer that they are witnessing the scenes for themselves. 

One of Jan’s goals in her work is to create paintings that bring peace and serenity to the viewer and reflect the beauty of His Creation that is all around us.

Jan grew up in Van Wert, Ohio and is now living in Lexington, South Carolina.  Email Jan at [email protected] if you have any questions or call 803-960-2574.    Below is a photo of Jan painting Half Dome while at Yosemite National Park.