Jane Chamberlin, American Artist and Author

As an artist and teacher, Jane Chamberlin's work is derived from many diverse life experiences. Jane's artistic predilection and gifts emerged early in life and were encouraged by her family. Her academic education began at the School of Arts and Crafts in Detroit, MI. She continued her studies at Emerson College in Boston, and the University of California at Los Angeles. At San Francisco State University, Jane received a B. A. in Fine Arts and Humanities. Jane has a lifetime credential to teach adults and children.

Jane Chamberlin has also studied with many accomplished artists. In Sculpture she worked with Richard Boyce and Gwenn Lux. As young girl, Jane studied with Hans Hoffman and Henry Hensche who maintained the traditions of the Sargent and Hawthorne Schools in Provincetown, MA. Jean Varda helped establish Jane's reputation as a colorist and collagist.

Jane's paintings and drawings have been exhibited at galleries throughout the United States. Her works are included in numerous private collections. As a freelance illustrator Jane contributed to The Long Ships Passing by Walter Havenhurst, McMillan Publishing Co., 1975 and The Hell Fire Cook Book, by Phillip Cranwell, New York Times Book Co., 1975.

Jane Chamberlin has authored and illustrated two books of her own, and is working on a third book at this time.

Her books are:

Cool, Grey City of Love, by Jane Chamberlin, Tinkachew Press, 1996

Saloons of San Francisco, by Jane Chamberlin, Capra Press, 1982

All We Have Is Each Other (working title in process)



In 1988 Jane was an National Endowment for the Arts Artist in Residence in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (Micronesia). There she trained 73 teachers to use the visual arts as a universal language to teach more than 900 children. These teachers and children spoke six different languages. Her curriculum was designed to address problems relating to multilingual and multicultural groups in primary grades.

In 1993 Jane founded a non-profit organization called Giant People. It is dedicated to work with children from multi-cultural, inner city environments using the art process to develop their entrepreneurial skills and abilities.

After you view her art, feel free to contact Jane at her website: www.janechamberlinartist.com, or via e-mail: tinkachewpress@comcast.net