From potter, pottery painter/craftsperson, to  collage artist, designer, and teacher, Jane Davies is about using color with passion and panache.  Her use of strong, bold color combinations is what sets her apart from other artists.  Davies, who studied ceramics at Bennington College in Vermont and the School for American Crafts in Rochester, New York, before opening her own studio in 1991, made her living selling her ceramics at craft shows and through galleries.  She gradually transitioned into designing tableware, quilting fabric, paper goods, stationery, and other products for a myriad of prestigious manufacturers.  In addition, she has written three books:  A Glaze of Color:  Creating Color and Design on Ceramics (Watson-Guptill Publications, May 2004), Collage With Color: Create Unique Collages in Vibrant Color (Watson-Guptill Publications, October 2005), and Collage Journeys: a Practical Guide to Creating Personal Artwork (Watson-Guptill, November 2008).  Jane is currently working on a book demonstrating projects in collage and fiber mixed media, and teaches workshops in collage, handmade books, card-making, and other paper/mixed media topics.