Smith, Sally Jan: - Sally Jan Smith is an artist with over 35 years experience. She has a BA in English and did her master's work in creative writing. While living in California Sally Jan studied art with one of the early Disney artists, was a private school art teacher and a fashion designer. Time spent living in England inspired her love of fairies and the enchanted realms and art that children would love. She has painted magical paintings for children's rooms and is fascinated with animals and nature. Her original paintings reside in homes all over the United States. Sally Jan currently serves as the Events Director and Volunteer Coordinator at Ravine Gardens State Park, where she also oversees the formal historic gardens, rumored to be home to faries. She lives in a storybook house with a charming garden.