I am excited to announce that I am now represented at: Woodwalk Gallery 6746 County Road G Egg Harbor, WI 54209 920 629-4877 www.woodwalkgallery.com
Joan Geary
I Am a Rock
A winter’s day, in a deep and dark December
I am alone ….
This sort of isolation is a year-round, everyday occurrence for the practicing visual artist. While many artists are by nature gregarious creatures, many are not, myself included. But one thing we all have in common is the solitude of our studio time.
Solo Exhibit, Downers Grove Public Library
Twenty-one of my recent paintings are on display for the month of September, 2017, at: Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Meet the artist event at the library, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2-3 pm Please be my guest following the reception for wine and craft beer at: The Cellar Door 5150-A Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cold Wax Medium: Techniques, Concepts and Conversations
I am proud and honored to be a featured artist in this comprehensive technical guide to painting with cold wax medium, written by renowned artists Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin!
A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place at:
Christ Church of Oak Brook
Saturday, May 13, 2017, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
The Elmhurst Artists Guild: Elmhurst Art Museum
The Elmhurst Artists Guild: Elmhurst Art Museum – April 1 through May 13
Ten looks at the model and one at your paper
Seeing, then, involves not only looking, but a level of understanding, of contemplation, of analysis, and sometimes has to happen in a moment.
Abstraction: My five year old could do that….
“My five year old could do that”? One could relate this to any abstract form of art or thought, be it music, poetry, or literature, not to mention theology, philosophy or theoretical physics. To this point, I would like to share an excerpt from a wonderful book that I received years ago as a gift from an artist friend.
Everything I needed to know I learned at the racetrack
Take risks. Trust your hunch. Let go of what seems valuable. Deal with loss gracefully. Try your hardest, against all odds. Be humble, or be humbled. Accept imperfection. Love others where they’re at. Forgive and get over it. The family of man includes everyone. Keep one eye watchful at all times. You’re in this thing alone.
Half of talent is desire
I do have an extreme desire to spend a great deal of my time making paintings, thinking about paintings, staring at paintings and dreaming about paintings. When I relate to a routine to my work day in the studio, I find that … It is an exhausting day, both physically and mentally. People often comment “at least you’re doing something relaxing”. Relaxing? That is hilarious. It’s anything but relaxing! It can be as relaxing as being in labor. That said, the “birth” of a painting is a thrill and a joy.