Now residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, I have spent time in many countries over the past 20 years, including New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Tahiti, Mexico and Hawaii and Mainland USA. I have found flowers and plants to be a source for inspiration no matter what the environment.
Early in my career I created Photographic Paintings of my subject but have evolved to let the emotion of the environment and my feelings influence the colors and hues of my art. From the saguaro cactus of Arizona to the hibiscus of Port Douglas, Australia; I can remember the exact moment and feeling of that place in time. This is why I paint. Each piece brings back the specific feelings and immortalizes a flower that has long since faded and withered.
My most recent work explores more stylized and bold colorization of my subject matter. This is visually stunning, is more provoking and is expanding my comfort zone. Shapes of light and color are incorporated into my more recent contemporary scenes and take me to another place.
Past Showings
- Arizona Art Institute, Colored Pencil Exhibition,Phoenix, Arizona, May 16, 2001
- SCC First Annual Painting Exhibition, May 12-26, 2002, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Mortgages by Design Presents artist Joanne L Gallery, solo exhibition, April 7, 2004, Auckland, New Zealand
- Mortgages by Design Presents artist Joanne L Gallery, solo exhibition, July 29, 2004, Auckland, New Zealand
- SCC Art Competition Winners Show, Scottsdale, Arizona, February 4, 2006
- SCC Spring Painting Exhibition, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 24, 2006
- Remax presents Photography-Connie White and Fine Art-Joanne L. Gallery with Real Estate Design, November 14, 2006, Carefree Arizona
- Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 30, 31 and April 1, 2007, Tempe, Arizona. Participant
- SCC "Hue Mongous" Painting Exhibition, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 30-April 26, 2007
- Excellence in Art for Vortex 2007, a publication. "Prickly Pear" painting. Award.
- Excellence Under the Stars, April 11, 2007 for "Prickly Pear" painting. Award.
- Nickel Creek Gallery Grand Opening, Cave Creek, Arizona, November 30, December 1-2, 2007.
- Nickel Creek Gallery, Cave Creek, Arizona, December 21, 2007 Holiday Showing.
- Sonoran Arts League Painting Demonstration January 19, 2008 Featuring Joanne L Gallery.
- Kevin Harris Gallery Grand Opening, Cave Creek, Arizona, February 15, 2008
- SCC "Syn-esthetic-ism" Painting Exhibition, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 28-April 24, 2008
- Kevin Harris Gallery Benefit showing for Habitat for Humanity, Cave Creek, Arizona, April 18-20, 2008.
- Excellence in Art for Vortex 2008, a publication. "Untitled"(Desert Aura) painting. Award.
- Excellence Under the Stars, April 23, 2008 for "Untitled" (Desert Aura). Award.
- Grayleaf Galleria Art Walk showing, May 23, 2008, Prescott, Arizona
- Remax presents "Experience Mirabel" featuring JLGallery, CWLife and others. Scottsdale, Arizona
- Kevin Harris Gallery Fall Reception, October 10, 2008, Cave Creek, Arizona
- Scottsdale Fine Art Gallery Charity Exhibition for schools in Africa, October 30-November 2, 2008. Scottsdale, Arizona. "Mission Bells"painting.
- Harris Bank Painting Exhibition, February 7-May 9, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Newspaper article featuring a story on Joanne L Gallery. City Sun Times, March edition 2009
- Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival, March 6-8, 2009, Carefree, Arizona. Participant.
- SCC 9th Annual Painting Exhibition, March-April 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Excellence in Art for Vortex 2009, a publication. "Eleanor" painting. Award.
- Excellence Under the Stars, May 7, 2009 for "Eleanor" painting. Award.
- Camelback Village Art Show and Wine Tasting, August 19, 2009. Phoenix, Arizona.
- Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival, November 6-8, 2009. Carefree, Arizona. Participant.
- Art @ Solel, Auction and Charity event, November 7, 2009. Paradise Valley, Arizona. "Desert Dog" painting.
- Tempe Festival of the Arts, December 4-6, 2009, Tempe, Arizona. Participant.