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Why do I draw?  Why do I paint? Simple answer I love to create. I love to see a blank canvas transformed  into a work of art. My paintings do not strive  for realism but  more   for captivating the emotions that were felt when the subject was first viewed.   I am inspired by nature and my work reflects both  its  simplicity and complexity.  From the gnarled texture of  tree bark , to the intricacies of  a sparrow's feathers to the softness of a baby's cheek.  Painting and drawing is for me a very thoughtful process, although  I love the freedom to just pick up a brush and with no clear plan... create.  I love the  freedom to take multiple paths, use a variety of materials and tools at my disposal, and just have fun.   Having said that I also love the controlled, detailed work of pencil  that allows me to build layers and depth of colour and texture.  My medium of choice is acrylics  for its versatility, both in medium and tools, its ease of application , and I particularly love the use of both brush and palette knife to apply bold colours and create fabulous textures.  Recently I have added mixed media to my repertoire, primarily paper collage.  Art is a way I connect with nature and allows me to see more than what is right in front of me.  Art is learning and creating, both which  fuel my passion in life







ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

 Joanne  is a Canadian artist working in a variety of mediums which include graphite, colour pencil, watercolour and acrylics.  She started her career  as a physiotherapist in the eighties  and in the late nineties while raising her 3 children she picked up a paint brush and started painting. Excited about her new hobby she was able to take a few workshops with notable artists in watercolour and pastel (1998).  During that time she started commissioned works in graphite and colour pencil, primarily portraits as well as  taking up decorative painting with acrylics.   Joanne moved to Temiscaming, Quebec  in 2000 and put the brushes aside while focussing on family. It was in 2011 Joanne resumed her  passion for painting with tremendous focus and hasn't stopped since. Presently Joanne exhibits her work in her own studio in Temiscaming,  teaches art classes to children and adults, does commissioned  pencil and colour pencil portraits and custom paintings  for private collections  as well as creating works  for gallery exhibitions.

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