Jan is originally from Seattle, Washington, and now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. She majored in art and minored in art history at Mills College in Oakland, California, and studied further at the University of Washington. More recently, she has studied with Nancy Chaboun, Hedi Moran, Jane Wingfield, and Susan Diehl.  She has traveled abroad and painted in France, Vancouver Island in Canada, and Mexico.

Jan loves art and is happy to share her passion with friends and family.  She has a son, Steven, living in Scottsdale, Arizona, and a daughter, Tracy, living in London, England.  She is a proud grandmother of six. In addition to art, Jan is an active golfer.  You may contact Jan here.