Art Forum

Joan's career as a full-time artist began over eight years ago when she approached several Glasgow galleries with her portfolio. Her work was very well received and within six months she was being exhibited across the city by various galleries. In her first year Joan had been given her 1st solo show and had also been chosen as one of five major prize winners in the Smith Art Gallery & Museum's 'Brave Art' competition. Her winning painting is now part of the museum's permanent collection in Stirling.

 

Joan works from an attic studio in her home on the outskirts of Glasgow with her partner Ross. Commenting on art, Joan says, "I genuinely love life and live life very much for the day and the moment. I'm definitely a free spirit and hate to be confined or live to the rules! My work is certainly an expression of this and I aim to bring as much humour as possible into everyday life. There is so much in life that is angst-ridden, I hope that my paintings will succeed in bringing a smile to people's faces."