The Arts Council of Greater Palatka would like to introduce Sally Jan Smith one of our new art instructors at the Larimer Arts Center.  Sally Jan will begin Impressionistic oil painting classes on Tuesday, May 25th, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Class fee will be $40.00 per month which includes one class each week for 4 weeks.  The Larimer Arts Center is located at 216 Reid St., Palatka.

Sally Jan invites you to come explore impressionist painting, learn techniques and deepen your understanding of the creative process through painting.  You will need to bring your own supplies.  For a supply list and more info call Sally Jan at 386- 937-6839.   Art supplies are conveniently available at the Art Shoppe and Gallery at 225 St. Johns Ave. located in downtown Palatka.
 
Sally Jan Smith was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida where she graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in English Literature.  She did Masters work in Creative Writing and African Studies.

Sally Jan moved to Palatka from Carmel California, where she had lived for 15 years.  She was an artistic entrepreneur- designing and manufacturing a line of ladies clothing made exclusively from antique and vintage fabrics.  Her designs were featured in her shop in Carmel, represented, and sold throughout the United States.

Sally Jan returned to North East Florida as she feel it is “Home”.  She works almost exclusively in oils and is considered an impressionistic painter.  She has been painting since she was a girl, and is primarily self- taught.  Her work has been featured in several galleries in N.E. Florida. 

Determined to capture the quiet emotion and subtle beauty of the region, her focus and fascination is light and color and the changing landscape within the light.

In another artistic endeavor, Sally Jan is currently working on a children’s book, writing and illustrating the tale of two rabbits that triumph over obstacles and hardships. 

Sally Jan is also the art teacher at the Children’s Reading Center in Palatka.  Sally Jan recently had a gallery exhibit at the Larimer Arts Center and currently has three pieces of her work there on display in the Donor’s exhibit. 

 

Don't forget you can purchase art supplies local in down town Palatka at The Art Shoppe and Gallery on St. Johns Ave.