Joan VanderMeer, All Rights Reserved

My work is full of story telling. The canvas or paper is full of people, animals, and places I have been, would like to visit, or are in my imagination. I use bold, bright colors, repeating patterns, blocks of color and selected textures. I do not seek to make my paintings perfect, but instead to create pieces that communicate something to the viewer. My paintings are influenced by the natural elements of sky and water. My hope is to paint subjects that bring joy and touch the heart.