Jan Allmon was born and raised in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. She was interested in art at an early age and took lessons on weekends as a young girl. Her love for old stone buildings and rolling farm land influenced many of her early paintings. Pennsylvania’s art heritage is rich with these influences. Majoring in fine art, Jan received a BFA degree from Bowling Green University in Ohio and studied with nationally known workshop instructors in both watercolor and oil. She worked for several years as a freelance and commercial artist. In 1985, Jan and her husband, Jim, and three daughters moved to the quaint village of Woodstock, Vermont. They opened Gallery On The Green in 1988. As a regional venue for New England artists, the gallery established itself as one of the most acclaimed fine art galleries in the state. While in Vermont, Jan traveled extensively through New England, painting mountain and lake scenes, perennial gardens, and her favorite coastal Maine subjects. In addition to exhibiting at Gallery On The Green, Jan has exhibited on Cape Cod, Southwest Harbor, Maine and Ogunquit, Maine. A highlight in her life’s journey was in 2002. She and Jim traveled across America and visited over forty states and 1000 art galleries over a five-month period. She painted the scenery that celebrates the diversity and natural beauty of America’s landscape. They referred to their trip as their Van Go adventure, because everyday they got in the Van to Go to experience a new horizon. Jan describes her painting style as contemporary realism. Colors are often enhanced or dramatized in an otherwise natural scene to achieve mood effects. The application of paint with a palette knife also compliments certain textural compositions. As an artist, she likes experimenting with different techniques and subject matter. Jan keeps abreast of current trends in the fine art world by subscribing to several art publications, as well as professional memberships. She is a member of the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, Ohio Plein Air Society and the Worthington Art League. Her studio gallery is located across from the Worthington Inn at 650 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. Contact her at jan@janallmon.com or 614-505-6590. Also, visit www.JanAllmonStudio.com