Jan was born in Vancouver and moved to the Okanagan as a child, where she was raised in an orchard setting. Jan studied art in Vancouver from 1979-1988 and successfully completed a Diploma in Fine arts from Langara College, a B.Ed. (Art Major) from The University of British Columbia, and a B.F.A. (Printmaking Major) from The Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design.

She paints acrylics on canvas, prints water-based monotypes, and does clay sculpture.

As a printmaker, Jan has chosen to explore the monotype technique and is known for her large colorful Okanagan landscapes. The artwork is done in her home studio then printed at the Malaspina Printmakers Gallery, located on Granville Island. She has been an active member of Malaspina since 1986.

As a painter, Jan’s subject matter has ranged from Okanagan landscapes and simple still life compositions to images dealing with symbolism and identity.
She writes, “My work has been a reflection of my personal experiences and my continuing relationship to the land. I will continue to explore the role the land plays in defining our identities.”

Jan's prints and paintings have been exhibited in public and private galleries throughout B.C. and California. Her work can be seen at the Vancouver international Airport, The Lakeside Resort (Penticton), the Manteo Resort (Kelowna), and several Okanagan Wineries.

education
1988 B.F.A., Printmaking Major, Emily Carr College of Art & Design  
1985 B. Ed. (Secondary), Art Major, University of British Columbia
1979-81 Fine Arts Diploma, V.C.C. (Langara)
1976-78 General Arts, V.C.C. (Langara)


Selected Solo Exhibitions
2005 "Labels to Landscapes"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.  
2003 "Recent Works"- Hambleton Galleries Kelowna, B.C.
2002 "Re-labeling an Okanagan Identity"- Art Gallery of the South Okanagan Penticton, B.C.
         "Okanagan Identity"- Silk Purse Art Gallery, West Vancouver, B.C
1999 "The Changing Land"- Grand Forks Art Gallery,Grand Forks, B.C.
1998 "0rchard Objects"- The B.C. Gallery of Ceramics, Vancouver, B.C.
1996 "The Red Ladder"- Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.
          "The Red Ladder Series"- Art Gallery of the South Okanagan, Penticton, B.C.
          "The Red Ladder"- Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, B.C.
1995 "Art & Healing"- Prince George Art Gallery, Prince George, B.C.
1994 "The Fruit & The Land"- Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, B.C.
1992 "Orchard Still Life"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
1989 "Recent Works"- Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, B.C.
         "Visual Relationships"- Art Gallery of the South Okanagan, Penticton, B.C.

group exhibitions, selected

2007 "Splash Arts Umbrella Fundraiser" - juried: donation
         "Hot Off The Press" -  Malaspina Printmakers Gallery, Vancouver B.C.
2006 "Splash Arts Umbrella Fundraiser"-  juried: donation
         "Hot off The Press" - Malaspina Printmakers Gallery, Vancouver B.C.  
2005 "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
         "0asis"(juried exhibition)- Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.
2004 "Monotypes" (juried exhibition)- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
         "City Scapes" (juried exhibition)- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Looking Back: Reflections of the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire"- Kelowna, B.C.
2003 "Women Artists"- Van Dop Gallery, New Westminster. B.C.
        "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
2002 "Theos Auction & Exhibition"- Penticton, B.C.
2001 "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
2000 "Jurried Show"- Art Gallery Of The South Okanagan, Penticton, B.C.
1999 "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
1997 "Gallery Artists"- Octavia Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Malaspina Printmakers Society (A.M.S.)"- Vancouver, B.C.
         "Gallery Artists"- Tumbleweed Gallery, Penticton, B.C.
1995 "Small Picture Show"- Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Art Without Words"- (juried exhibition), Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, B.C.
        "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
1994 "Group Show"- (Malaspina Printmakers Society), Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, B.C.
1993 "Group Show"- Petley Jones Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Gallery Artists"- Summer Exhibition, Petley Jones Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
         "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
1991 "101 Prints"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Gallery Artists"- Atelier Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
1990 "Monotypes (Malaspina Printmakers Society)"- Patrick Doheny Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Group Show"- Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver, B.C.
         "Group Exhibition"- The Landing (Gastown), Vancouver, B.C.
1988 "Graduating Exhibit"- Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Vancouver, B.C.
1987 "Confronting Cancer Through Art"- Brand Library Art Gallery, California
          "Print Show"- Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Vancouver, B.C.
1985 "Screen Prints and Portraits"- Raymond Chow Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
1982 "Ceramics Exhibition"- Emily Carr School of Art & Design, Vancouver, B.C.