Bay Area native, Joanna's early inspirations come from nature, by way of memories of her father's flower garden, trips to the coast and to the redwoods. She has always been fascinated by the patterns and textures found in nature's palette and often tries to convey a feeling or a mood rather than a subject or meaning in her paintings.
Having briefly departed from her abstract work, Joanna has also been inspired by her love of vintage automobiles and the culture surrounding them. This is most evident in her take on traditional pinup art. Yet in her most recent work, Joanna has found solace through integrating her figures into her abstract pieces.
She is very excited about creating a piece that says something different to each person; drawing her audience into her work and allowing them their own personal experience.
BFA in Fine Arts, Minor in Art History
The Art Institute of Boston, Boston, MAFine Arts Studies
Las Positas College, Livermore, CALivermore Art Association
