Her love of painting and drawing stems back as early as she can remember but took a back seat whilst her children were growing up.

Attending watercolour classes from about 1996, reignited that interest. Jane went on to gain an A Level qualification in art and eventually a City and Guilds teaching certificate. Jane taught at Ivanhoe Community College for a number of years.

Jane has exhibited her work for a number of years and has paintings in France, United States, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. She has held 3 solo exhibitions in 2008, 2009, 2010, and is now working towards her 4th, which is scheduled for 30th April, and 2nd and 3rd May, 2011. At Ticknall Village Hall. 

Jane appeared at the 2009 BBC Gardeners World Live. She had a wonderful time as the resident artist in the gold award winning, Tena Active Life garden. Various scenes of the garden were painted and given away as prizes at the end of the show.

Regular workshops are held at Ticknall Village Hall in Derbyshire. She passes her knowledge on in a very relaxed and happy atmosphere. Needless to say, these days are very popular and are booked up very quickly.