Joanna Burch
San Marcos, Texas

About the Artist

When I am in the creative thought process and planning a painting, I try to pinpoint area that have good story lines, or show a different perspective on an ordinary subject or situation. I am also drawn to strong light and deep shadow, and feel that good composition and drawing skills are essential. My new collection of Beach People carry a bit of simplistic humor, relaxation with bright fun colors, and hopefully enjoyment to you.

Everyone has a story and mine starts in 1954 as the proud winner of a Superman coloring contest. My mother, encouraging me to enter and giving me the first taste of success, was my biggest fan. Although my career got it’s start with Crayola’s, my art education introduced me to many medias. Many years have been spent developing my talent as an oil painter.

The 30 plus years that I have painted has presented me with many cherished events to try to capture and share. My subjects vary. Small oil paintings of figures on the beach, trees with contrasting rocks and rivers, teapots and a vase of flowers on patterned cloths, are all created as collections which enables me to explore my subjects and a variety of colorful pallets.

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