The Art of Jane Loveall

Jane Loveall always wanted to become an artist. Even when told there was no money or career as an artist, she was not deterred, knowing instinctively that what she could communicate through art would mean more than money ever would. From early on, she was fortunate to have the support and encouragement of her family, particularly her grandmother, Phyllis Richardson, who took a strong interest in Jane's work and framed her earliest efforts.

The loving legacy of Jane's grandmother continues to be a great influence today - Jane and her husband live in her grandparent's house, just three blocks from where Jane was born. And Jane's studio and gallery, Studio B, are located in a converted apartment behind the house. "The apartment was built in 1943," says Jane, "and the address number was 831B. So, to retain the heritage, I named it Studio B when I converted the apartment to an art studio."

Educating Herself to a Professional Level

"I took my first formal art class in seventh grade and proceeded to take every city-offered art class, summer school art classes and art classes in high school. I then entered college as an art major and graduated with high honors from California State University, Sacramento with a BA degree in Art and a teaching credential in art."

"I sold my first piece in high school, largely because one of my friends wanted to be able to say she bought my first artwork. I started selling my watercolors on a more consistent, professional basis seventeen years ago." Since then, Jane has sold over sixty works.