At a very early age, it became crystal clear that I was being led into the creative world of art. I have always been fascinated by nature and it gives me great satisfaction to recreate it in my work. Although I will always have a passion for portraying florals, the need to diversify and develop as an artist is a natural progression. Compositions of all types and mediums are now included in my portraits. Hopefully the viewing of my art will be as enjoyable as was its creation.

HIGHLIGHTS
Seasoned Art Exhibitor
Juried Competition: Mitchell Museum in Mt. Vernon, Illinois - Blue Ribbon
Author of several articles found in creative magazines and online forums
Private Painting Instructor for 13 years (view classes offered/Artschool)

My body of work can be found in homes and commercial properties as paintings or small & large scale murals. I offer commissioned services for custom projects, as well as maintain online galleries where both pre-painted originals and prints (framed and unframed) can be purchased, including my photography. Just click the gallery tab at the top of any page!

Through my many years of creating I have found a great love for using a variety of media including oil paints, acrylic, watercolors, colored pencil, graphite, and of course, the camera.
The subjects I choose to paint, or photograph, are a result of captured moments & inspirations from within, and I am always thankful when a patron is moved to purchase the result and hang it in their surrounding environment.
Too often a day can get hectic and stressful. It is my hope that viewers of my work will find some of the restorative powers of nature - and collectors of such beauty will have the power to secure and capture perpetual serenity and reprise when they hang one of my pieces in the space that surround them daily.

For more information on booking Joyce for commissions, contact her via:
Email: artclass3@charter.net
Home phone: 618-566-8696   Cell phone: 618-558-1937