About the Artist

Jane D. Steelman worked toward a degree in art at Appalachian State University. From that time, she has worked in pottery, drawing, stained glass and jewelry making.

The items included in this web site represent her most recent work in stained glass, jewelry and charcoal dust painting.

Jane also has an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology from North Carolina State University. She works as an assistive technology specialist and as a consultant in digital accessibility. See more information at http://jsteelman.net.

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Artist's Statement

I have taken a journey from child artist to college art major to practicing artist for the joy of the experience. It has taken me a lifetime to discover that what is good for the soul is the greatest balance in my life.

As an educator I have been intrigued by children and their expressions. As the mother of an avid animal lover I too have come to appreciate all animals or maybe it is the other way around.

As an artist, I have wandered through life’s journey trying to find my media and the expression of my true self.  I have expressed myself through clay, silver, glass and paint. I have found the purity of black and white charcoal paintings to be the truest expression of my vision.

I create portraits of the people and animals I love. I also find people in all environments who are interesting and unique. Everyone has a story. Their facial expressions and body language tell that story. I hope to tell that story through my art.