The River Gallery

Eileen Landrus ~ Featured Artist for January 2012

Eileen has been interested in art as long as she can remember. Over the years she has taken instruction in both oil and pastel, but did not seriously become involved until she moved from Reno, Nevada to Florence in 1989.

In Florence she was introduced to watercolor by Jean Eliot. She started taking classes and workshops whenever possible. She has been fortunate to have attended many workshops given by accomplished artists.

Eileen tells us, “Those who have had the most influence on my work and have been both instructor and friends are Susan Weathers and Katheryn Davis.”

Jan Jagoe ~ Photography

Jan and her husband, Brian, own and operate The River Gallery in Historic Old Town Florence.

Jan studied art and photography at San Diego State University. Several years ago she began studying Close-up photography with Paul Johnson at Palomar College in San Diego, California. "I love to share the beautiful things that I see through my camera lens." Jan uses an Olympus OM-1, 35mm, manual camera and natural light. She also uses traditional printing techniques.

She also studied colored pencil drawing with Sandra Angelo in Escondido, California. "I'm looking forward to sketching wildlife in the area."

Jan has always dreamed of opening an art gallery featuring local artists. Living in Florence and owning The River Gallery has made that dream come true. Jan also is a licensed Speech Pathologist. She works for Peace Harbor Hospital and Home Health, as well as The Siuslaw Care Center.