Artist Biography

Jan and her husband, Brian, own and operate The River Gallery in Historic Old Town Florence.

Jan studied art and photography at San Diego State University. Several years ago she began studying Close-up photography with Paul Johnson at Palomar College in San Diego, California. "I love to share the beautiful things that I see through my camera lens." Jan uses an Olympus OM-1, 35mm, manual camera and natural light. She also uses traditional printing techniques.

She also studied colored pencil drawing with Sandra Angelo in Escondido, California. "I'm looking forward to sketching wildlife in the area."

Jan has always dreamed of opening an art gallery featuring local artists. Living in Florence and owning The River Gallery has made that dream come true. Jan also is a licensed Speech Pathologist. She works for Peace Harbor Hospital and Home Health, as well as The Siuslaw Care Center.