
After highschool, I attended Gonzaga University where I majored in Graphic Communications and minored in art. Since then, I have taken many more years of design and a year long study in Seattle during 1995.
After my last child was in first grade, I started designing and lettering gifts for friends. From this small beginning, Jan designs, a 30 year business was born. I have exhibited in banks, libraries, galleries and taken part in juried art shows for over 30 years.
Jan is a wonderful calligrapher who lives upstairs from me in the building. She has a beautiful studio. Jan had wanted one of my mobiles to hang in her studio. One day I came to work and found a calligraphy pen balanced on the door knob of my studio. I didn't quite get the message for a moment….ah, it dawned on me. Thank you, Jan, for being a wonderfully inspiring work neighbor.– Laura A.
Dear Jan, Words cannot fully express the wonder of such a beautiful expression of Amazing Grace! Your artwork gift to my dear friend, Donna, touched all of us deeply. My sister Rita, my daughter Dina and I all shared in the expression of your joy and faith. We will never forget!–Kay
Dear Jan, I was so pleased to see the article about you in the newspaper. I am sure that everyone thought that it was a wonderful article about a beautiful person. It made me wish that I knew you better. It got me thinking that if everyone followed the words of wisdom about treating others as if they had a broken heart, this world would be such a different place. I'm going to try to remember that with everyone I come in contact with. So now you know, Jan, that you not only minister to people at work but through the newspaper too.–Charmagne
Jan, it was such a pleasure meeting you. We received the "plan" calligraphy and have it hanging on our bedroom wall. We love it! Also Alyssa's poem is precious and we will give it to her at Christmas. Thanks so much.–Donna
Dear Jan, I was so pleased to read from the newspaper the recognition of your talents. What a great God we serve, who gifts us with abilities to bless others. May your good fortune continue and may your life be filled with love and peace.–Mary
Dear Jan, I must tell you that the poem written by my husband and your finished product of the poem was the highlight of my anniversary celebration. We have shared it with many people and our children an everyone just loves it -- including me most of all. It is a treasure. –Chris
Dear Jan, The Epitaph that you did for us in remembrance of our father is beautiful. The complimentary artwork was a lovely touch. We would not hesitate to recommend you to others in need of similar services. Than you again for such nice work. –Errold S.
Dear Jan, Thank you so much for making the gorgeous name tags for our artists. We appreciate you so much.–Sue E.
Jan, many thanks for your wonderful art for Mary and Tony's wedding celebration! It was a beautiful day! They had many compliments on their invitations and on their guest page. –Maryann
Dear Jan, I just have to thank you for your card and the "words" you sent me. You touched my heart! You also affirmed for me how important it is to take the time to say thank you to those in my life who truly make a difference.–Cary
Dear Jan, I am so glad that you are pursuing your goals and dreams. You have such a joyful, honest spirit and you are so incredibly talented. I am so glad that I know you. –Susan
