Wallowa Lake

55x55

55 pieces of art by 55 years of age

A three-year journey

exploring Wallowa Lake

while exploring mediums,

styles and techniques

Joan

Oct 18
1 min

Gift Ideas

Home decor store, Element, in Joseph, is currently carrying eight of my fine art prints! This fun store also carries furniture, food and...

Joan

Apr 21
1 min

Saddle Up!

I was honored to be asked to create this year's Chief Joseph Days Rodeo poster. The unveiling happened April 15th at the CJD Queen...

Joan

Jan 31
1 min

Rabbits!

Started another fun children's book assignment with my favorite author Catherine Matthias. (see Lake Break Post).

Joan

Dec 24, 2022
1 min

Happy Holidays!

Wishing everyone peace, happiness and a fulfilling 2023. I was very excited to be contacted by Daryl Browne, writer for Oregon ArtsWatch,...

Joan

Nov 16, 2022
1 min

Boxing Up Day

The exhibit at Josephy Center is all packed up and pieces that have sold are being delivered or shipped. Bittersweet. I've enjoyed this...

Joan

Oct 13, 2022
1 min

And the Winner is ...

I've compiled the votes from 44 ballets turned in at, or shortly after, the opening reception. I asked people to vote for their top 3...

Joan

Oct 4, 2022
1 min

Thank You!

Wow. I could not ask for anything more from this past weekend and the show reception. Seeing local friends and those from afar, my kids...

Joan

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

It Looks Like a Real Art Show

Made a couple of trips on Tuesday to bring artwork to Josephy Center. Wednesday, had a great group of people to help. Steve and DJ hung...

Joan

Sep 12, 2022
1 min

Fire!

Decided to brave the heavy smoke this weekend and do some plein air painting at the lake. I'm quite proud of this one.

Joan

Aug 29, 2022
1 min

And That's a Wrap!

It's official, I am 55 years old and I have 55 pieces of art done! Thank you everyone for your amazing support. There were days when I...

Joan

Aug 15, 2022
1 min

Half a Painting To Go!

Acrylic underpainting. 24" x 36" In June I decided I was missing a traditional, all-encompassing view of Wallowa Lake. I was enjoying...

Joan

Jul 20, 2022
1 min

Help Me Pick a Cover

A little over two months to go and it is getting real! I had to move my deadline up because of supply issues with the printer of my...

Joan

Jul 3, 2022
1 min

Little Watercolors

Just curious if anyone has a preference between the two mountain scenes. Home Eagle Caps 1 Eagle Caps 2

Joan

Jun 22, 2022
0 min

Arting some Nouveau

Joan

May 31, 2022
1 min

Watercolor Batik

This is my third attempt at this technique. Over a year ago during our Art Play Day, Melissa and I tried this but had the wrong kind of...

Joan

May 10, 2022
2 min

From Clay to Bronze!

So so excited to FINALLY see Wally bronzed! It was a long wait, but worth it. Everyone at Parks Bronze has been wonderful and patient. I...

Joan

Apr 20, 2022
1 min

In the Abstract

I really enjoyed messing around with this. This is not the framing I'll use, but it is the size (18"x18").

Joan

Mar 30, 2022
1 min

Tiny Paper...

... all in a line, Makes me happy, with my design. But tiny paper, all over the house, Gives a feeling that it's gonna Be there till the...

Joan

Mar 8, 2022
1 min

Large & Oily

I tend to paint small (safe) and have been encouraged (tormented) by artist Steve Arment to GO BIG! So here is the outcome of 2 oil...

Joan

Feb 15, 2022
2 min

Fear of Finishing

Overworking a painting, and mucking it up, has happened more than I like through the years. The good thing about illustration jobs is I...