Gallery
The Blue Heron Art Studio gallery is currently featuring the arts of JoAnna Elizabeth Jordan. She has a collection of watercolors, oils, pastel and acrylic paintings. Her paintings are often described as romantic realism. She often uses bold colors, shapes and repeating patterns in her compositions. Most of the artworks are inspired by places and people she has visited and experienced. She often takes photos of events and places traveled and will then draw them into paintings. JoAnna has won several local art competitions and sold hundreds of works. Here you can find some of her latest and more are is available for sale in the gallery. Gallery viewing is available by appointment.
Fresh off the Easel:
Mini Masterpieces
I have continued with the Ocean Life Series, Polo Ponies Series and Mushrooms Collection of Mini paintings for my Annual Event at Oxford Arts and Crafts Fair. These panels painted with oils or acrylics measure about 3 by 3 inches or 2 by 4 inches and have a magnet or an ease includedl. These detailed paintings are often scenes I have taken from personal experiences from hiking and traveling to zoos and botanical gardens. Some of the creatures for Ocean Series are photos captured by wildlife enthusiasts and I paint them in hopes of spreading awareness and appreciation to the diverse life to which we are connected to.
Newest Addition:
Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Continuing Series:
Polo Ponies Mini Paintings
This summer I attended a couple polo games held in Greenwich, CT. The excitement of the watching the players and horses race across the fields movtivated me to catch many photos and turn them into miniature paintings. Painting them in oils allows me to capture the texture and movement of the scene and the small size lets me concentrate on details without getting overwhelmed. So far I have completed 15 "Polo Pony Minis" and will continue to do more!
Most Recent Projects:
Block Printing
I started learning a new craft; block printing. I have carved 9 blocks so far, experimenting with designs of flora, birds and polo ponies. I am hand printing them on special papers, greeting cards and zipper pouches.
Here's a sample of what's currently in the gallery. There are more than 50 works on display with new paintings added every month!
