About

Wanda H. LaVan - Photographer, Joyful Traveler, Creative Spark!

Wanda H. LaVan is a mixed media artist from Buffalo Grove, IL. She grew up in Pennsylvania and came to appreciate the arts through her parent’s custom art collections.

She raised her family in Illinois and has taught English and crocheting to Japanese students and Japanese families who are sent to work in the US by their companies.

Wanda’s photography captures the beautiful and bright creativity of life through eyes that have traveled the world, experienced many cultures, and touched many lives.

Wanda LaVan’s greeting cards are bright, colorful, and capture the viewers eyes with her perspectives and focus.

Wanda is also a published poet, crochet artist, and lyricist. https://tinyurl.com/wandasgnomes

EDUCATION:

• Wanda holds an Associate Degree in Art from York, Pennsylvania

• Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Education from Pennsylvania State University

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