Location
Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Biography
Genre
2D Artist
Medium
Acrylic, Pointillism
Short Biography
My acrylic paintings are a modified form of pointillism. The contrast of the colored dots and the underpainting make my paintings shimmer. I start with the largest dots first, and slowly fill up the canvas with smaller and smaller dots until I’m satisfied there is no room for more. My work takes patience, but I find that once I have a plan of my work in mind, it is very relaxing to just let the dots flow. I was smitten with the first dot artwork I’d seen that was done by a fellow artist; I knew I had to try it myself. I hope people viewing my work feel something similar. I want to capture their imagination; I want them to wonder: how did she do that?
Biography
Joanne was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. After retiring from a career as a Petroleum Engineer, she was able to find time to delve into the world of art. She took many art classes and workshops, exploring a myriad of mediums and subject matter. Joanne, her husband and their three orange tabby cats relocated to Vancouver Island in 2016. They were barely settled in when Joanne began to immerse herself in an amazing art scene that offered incredible creative opportunities for artists and creators of every skill level. In 2018, another artist introduced Joanne to “dotting” mandalas on rocks and a fire to create dots was lit within! Dotting landscapes, trees and local wildlife with acrylic on canvas came next; a pointillist was born! Joanne has shown her work in local venues, shows and galleries in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, and Duncan, B.C. After being juried into the Federation of Canadian Artists as an Active Member in late 2019, Joanne has had a number of her works accepted into FCA Exhibitions.
