Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean Band   Huntington Beach, Calif.--Ask resident Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean) where he left his heart. Torrence travels the globe performing for events, special concerts and corporate gatherings. But he always returns to his home in Southern California.   Jan & Dean, a classic band from the 1960's, provided the youth of that era with a new type of music that chimed along with the sounds of the Beach Boys. In fact, Jan & Dean were friends of the Beach Boys and sometimes performed together or collaborated on songs. If you have heard songs about surfing, skateboarding and two girls for every boy, you may recognize the person shown above, Dean Torrence, of the California surf band, Jan & Dean.  Dean Torrence travels the globe, performing for audiences who seek the rocking music they recall. Kids learn it from their folks and sometimes join in generational bonds through musical sounds.   But many do not realize that Dean Torrence has worked as a professional artist for many years, both at agencies and as a private creator.  His art includes great detail and themes that reflect California. Torrence sometimes holds art exhibits and signs his artwork that's sold to the public. He has a web site where you can find the band's CD's. tours and history,  www.jananddean.com. Jan Berry passed away not long ago but lives in the hearts of all who heard his California surfing music.   As you can see from the work above, Dean's themes include California, cars, surfboards and Surf City. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer guy than this dapper gent who has a sense of humor and most always wears a smile. His art work usually contains great detail with applied airbrush techniques that soften many of the elements. Torrence's framed art is popular and is ideal for anyone seeking more than just a song, a signed CD or souvenir sold at one of the musician's concerts.  The art is a result of years of training. After the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean fell off the charts, Torrence, who had designed many album covers for other bands, made a healthy living using his talents as a professional artist. He continues to be involved in special art projects while touring with his Surf City Allstars beach and party band.   Many folks misspell the name, Dean Torrence. Why? There's a city not far from Dean's home called Torrance, California. It is spelled differently.  Confusing? It can be. Dean gets the "E" for excellent and Torrance, the city, gets the "A" for top grade. Both are winners!   Dean Torrence art is represented at The Gallery in Huntington Beach.