Joanna Crawshaw

It’s 2025. It’s been a tough 6 months since I moved my mom in with me & became a full time dementia caregiver. I’ve had no time, let alone drive, to create, but I decided I would make myself try once we got through the holidays. Today I picked up a paintbrush for the first time in 9 months. It doesn’t look good, but it feels good. Here’s to carving out time & making it a habit again in 2025.

Merry Christmas! Hope your day is full of love & joy.

It’s the final weekend to catch A New Spin on Vinyl at Twisted Track Gallery. #anewspinonvinyl #newspinonvinylshow #a_new_spin_on_vinyl #vinylrecordart #art #artwork #originalart #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

When your coffee has to do the heavy lifting you pick your most colorful cup! #coffee #morningcoffee #morningritual #cupofjoe

  A New Spin on Vinyl opens this Friday at Twisted Track Gallery. First Friday November 1 Artist Reception 6pm - 9pm Second Saturday November 9 Family Fun Day 1pm - 4pm Artist Reception 5pm - 9pm Check it out! #anewspinonvinyl #newspinonvinylshow #a_new_spin_on_vinyl #vinylrecordart #art #artwork #originalart #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

  Digging in. #katiehessel #thehistoryofartwithoutmen

I walked into the studio today. It’s become a bit of a storage unit lately. I need to stop that habit  🤦‍♀️ A friend texted me this morning, asking an art related question & I had to look through my books to spell someone’s name  😆  but it forced me into the studio! It was just for a few minutes, but it felt really good. Thanks for the reminder that you didn’t know I needed  ❤️

Enjoying a rare moment to myself.  Life’s been a little bumpy. I’ve transitioned into a full-time caregiver which means my art will have to take a backseat for a while. I’m hoping to continue with some quick sketches & exercises once I’ve settled into a routine. See you from time to time ❤️

Go see A New Spin on Vinyl open at the Barn Gallery until August 17! Check out the workshop this weekend too.  Art in the Round, Saturday, July 20, 10am - 2pm yoloartsca #yoloarts #anewspinonvinyl #newspinonvinylshow #a_new_spin_on_vinyl #vinylrecordart #art #artwork #originalart #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram 

A New Spin on Vinyl opens this week in Woodland! Join us for the opening reception this Thursday. June 20, 5:30pm - 8:00pm The Barn Gallery @yoloartsca #anewspinonvinyl #newspinonvinylshow #a_new_spin_on_vinyl #vinylrecordart #art #artwork #originalart #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

Delivering this painting to it’s new owner today. It’s so exciting to share my work with others! #art #artwork #originalart #acrylicpainting #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

It’s the last weekend of my show at @arthouseonr Go check it out! #art #artwork #originalart #acrylicpainting #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

Join us this weekend for a pop up art show & market featuring local artists & makers! June 1, 11am - 7pm 4600 Barbee Wy, Sacramento  @nja_artsofficial @juliannavarrete_art @raven.made.co @joannacrawshaw  #popupartshow #artshow #artmarket #sacramentoartists #californiaartists #localart

Finishing up some tiny works on paper that will be available at the pop up show on June 1. Stop by & say hi! Pop Up Art Show June 1, 11am - 7pm 4600 Barbee Wy, Sacramento  #smallworks #worksonpaper #art #artwork #originalart #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

Plan a visit to @arthouseonr this Saturday & see my show! I’ll be there from 1pm-3pm during their Artists at Work event. #art #artwork #originalart #acrylicpainting #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

Last week I delivered this piece to the Crocker. It’s included as part of this year’s Big Names Small Art auction. Online bidding is open until June 2. Study in Stripes No. 1 Acrylic on panel 8 x 8” @crockerart #crockerart #bnsa #bignamessmallart #artauction #joannacrawshaw

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the opening reception! The show is up until June 3, make sure you get a chance to see it! #art #artwork #originalart #acrylicpainting #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

My work is going up today! I just delivered everything to @arthouseonr this morning. Stop by & say “hi” during the opening reception this Saturday! May 11, 5pm - 8pm, Arthouse on R #art #artwork #originalart #acrylicpainting #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

Packing up. The final prep for my solo show - it goes up next week! #smallworks #art #artwork #originalart #acrylicpainting #emergingartist #californiaartist #sacramentoartist #artistsofinstagram

*UPDATED DATE* Join us June 1st for a pop up art show. @juliannavarrete_art @raven.made.co @nja_artsofficial