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 Growing
up on a smallholding in the 1960's, Jan developed a love of the
countryside. The shock of moving to a town in the 1970's prompted
a novel about the countryside, followed by painting in the 1980's.
"I choose to paint a scene because of the lighting effects, the way the sunshine and shadows
hit water or a cottage wall. Careful research into the state of the tide and the position of the sun, are made together with weather forecasts before a painting trip."Jan's Still Life and Life Drawings are treated
with equal care, and have also won awards. Since those early days, many living painters of National and International Reputation have shared their knowledge with her. These led to:
- An invitation to lecture Art - via Adult Education at St. Austell College.
- Two, one man shows at the Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel.
- Eight for McMillan Exhibition and card printing with Ben Maile and John Miller.
- Selected Exhibitions both regionally and nationally.
Jan's work is in public and private collections worldwide. Many paintings are now available in Limited Edition Prints. Previous Exhibitions include: Barclays Bank
The National Trust
Historic Churches Fund
Thame Sports and Arts Centre
White Gold Festival
Polkyth Leisure Centre
Cancer Research Campaign
East Cornwall Society of
St. Austell Society of
Troy Art Club
1997 Daphne du Maurier Festival Theatre
Three Spires - Truro and Falmouth
Three annual prizes in the Three Spires Blue Riband Winners at
County Hall, Truro and Trelowarren House, Helston.
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