Jan-Michelle Sawyer,
Portrait Sculptor

Jan-Michelle Sawyer specializes in creating traditional and contemporary sculptures in bronze.

With a Ph.D. in Humanities, Jan-Michelle Sawyer's career has been as an educator. Primarily self-taught, her profession as a sculptor has been influenced by a philosophy embedded in education that every sculpture should inform, educate and inspire the viewer.

As a Kama’aina Jan-Michelle’s love of Hawaii has been an integral inspiration to her in becoming a sculptor. Dividing her time primarily between Hawaii and California clients, Jan-Michelle’s studio is nestled among the beautiful pine trees in the Sierra Foothills.

“As a lasting tribute to one's legacy, commissioning a portrait sculpture in bronze is one way to honor and remember that person.”