Jane Manco

inspired by the old masters of the 19th century, and a background in traditional

realism.

Jane earned a BFA in graphic design and illustration from the Parsons School of

Design in New York, as well as a Masters degree in Art Education. Subsequent to

completing her studies Jane launched a career in illustration and graphic design,

and was an art educator teaching, drawing, painting and design.

Jane has since fully aligned her career to study and paint professionally. Jane

recently completed an intensive drawing and painting program from the Florence

Academy of Art (US), studying under the tutelage of Jordan Sokal, Amaya

Gurpide, Cornelia Hernes, Stephen Bauman and Edmond Rochat. Jane also

studied at the ARA – Boston, and painted plein air in the Scottish Highlands at the

Glasgow School of Art. Jane shares her time in New York / New Jersey and Cape

Cod and paints in her studio in the Realist Tradition.

Jane’s work is well collected, and can be found in collections throughout the US

and abroad. Jane’s work is represented by galleries throughout the

Northeast ,US, and Salmagundi Club in New York.