Jane received her Associate of Arts degree from Compton Community College; Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Long Beach; Master of Science degree from California State University at Los Angeles and Jane was accepted by the prestigious Otis School of Art and Design. Jane has been interested in art all her life. She studied under Vernell Desilva and Bernard Wilson. Designs by Jane "the very best in African American art" was created in 1989 since that time Jane has won awards, curated art shows and held exhibitions in fine art galleries, universities, municipalities, fine art shows and festivals.  Designs by Jane has grown over the years and now has two online sites www.fineartbyjane.com  and www.cafepress.com/janejohnson.