A graphic designer and photographer I have shifted to creating original art after finding the expression of a magical world arising, outside of time and seasons.
The wild exuberance and variety in nature inspires me. I aim to make intriguing and truly gorgeous works that capture the imagination and celebrate the joy, wonder and beauty of life.
Each piece I make includes carefully selected images (from the thousands in my catalog) that reflect the sense of healing, wonder, and joy I feel whilst walking by the sea and in the neighbourhoods and gardens of my beautiful city, Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada .
A graduate of Emily Carr College (now University) of Art and Design, my career has spanned graphic design, video and multi media production, abstract landscape painting and now fine art photography.
Floral Photo Collages: A Skillful Creation: A captivating blend of intricate layers and vibrant colours. Carefully selected elements from my original photos are layered in a deliberate and creative process producing intriguing and mysterious images that speak to the wonders of nature.
EXHIBITIONS
2022 – SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW
2021 – SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW
2020 – ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA SMALL WORKS
2020 – SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW
2019 – ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA SMALL WORKS
2019 – SIDNEY FINE ART SHOW
2019 – SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW
2018 – VICTORIA ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER SHOW
2017 – “ROOTED IN HISTORY”, ROBERT BATEMAN GALLERY
2017 – ART VICTORIA NOW
2015 – FAIRFIELD GONZALES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION GALLERY at The Place
2014 – SIDNEY FINE ARTS SHOW
2013 – COAST COLLECTIVE - SPRING SHOW
2012 – VICTORIA ARTS COUNCIL LOOK SHOW
Joan’s work is in private collections across Canada and the United States.