Jan Roblin was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. As a young girl she learned that two of the world's most famous people, Helen Keller and W. C. Handy, were also from her home town area. Both Keller and Handy became her role models as she grew into an aspiring young artist. Years later she was honored to be able to paint biographical portraits of these two courageous people, whose focus and determination has inspired so many to hold onto their dreams

In 1972 Jan enrolled as an art major at the University of North Alabama and in 1978 she opened Spanish Oaks School of Art near UNA campus. Today she continues to combine basic art from college with techniques of the "old masters" and French Impressionists that she acquired during her studies in Europe.

For over twenty years her unique style of teaching has unlocked creativity in her students, while inspiring them to become happier, more productive adults.

"I enjoy almost every form of art; however, my greatest pleasure comes from teaching others to see with the eyes of an artist. When they can do that, the only teacher they will need is experience."           Jan Roblin

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2007 Featured Print
This delightful fantasy novel by Jan Roblin also includes reproductions of 25 of her original
paintings, ten songs and a map. POD can now be purchased online at Amazon.com and
Barnes & Noble (bn.com). Click here to order autographed copies directly from the author.

    
2005 Featured Print

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