Mixed Media Gallery Water Media Gallery
The Art
Primarily working in watercolor, acrylic and layered mixed water media, my art reflects a longtime interest in the way color and shape can be used to evoke mood and to capture the beauty of the environment. My passion to bring forth art from real life has taught me to see with new eyes and to appreciate even the smallest nuances of nature. My current focus is in exploring techniques that reflect that inspiration.
Experimentation with abstract and nonobjective work helps me challenge and explore facets of realistic and nonobjective painting. Nature is my starting place and I enjoy growing as an artist and keeping the passion of painting alive for me and those who view my work.
Having appeared in many shows, my work has received favorable attention including several honors and awards.
The Artist
Before moving to Tucson, I lived in Virginia. I began my art carrer in Arlington under the direction of Jean Gill, NWS and AWS, and Dell Keathley. I later studied with Gwen Bragg, NWS and BWS.
In Virginia, I was a member of the Art League, the Arlington Artists Alliance, and the Virginia Watercolor Society. I also held signature status in the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society.
In Arizona, my work appears in numerous local shows and galleries. I am a juried member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, Comtemporary Artists of Southern Arizona, and the Southwestern League of Fine Arts. I also hold membersip in the Tubac Center of the Arts, the Tucson Mountains Artist Collaborative and the Southern Arizona Art Guild.
Currently, I am Secretary of the Southwestern League of Fine Arts, and past Co-President of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) and the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona (CASA). I also serve as Workshop Co-Chair for CASA.
I work primarily in my Sweetwater Studio located in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains where I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Southern Arizona art community.
Teaching Classes
I teach watercolor and acrylic classes to children and beginniers of all ages. Please contact me by email if you are interested.
Contact Information:
joann.daly1@gmail.com
Exhibitions and Shows
Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona
Northwest Mutual Financial Network
1760 E. River Road Suite 247
Through July 2012
Ranch House Gallery
Aqua Caliente Park
12325 E. Roger Rd
Through May 2012
Southwestern League of Fine Arts
Old Pueblo Grille
60 N. Alvernon
Through August 2012
SAAG Artists Showcase
Sheraton Hotel and Suites
Corner of Grant and Rosemont
Through Oct 2012
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild
Watercolor Gallery
Corner of River and Craycroft
Through September 2012
Tucson Mountains Artist Collaborative
Tucson International Airport
Over the Tucson Mountains Show
August 2012
Abstract Five
Murphey Gallery
St. Francis in the Hills
Corner of Campbell and River
October 2012
Arthritis Associates
2102 N. Country Club Suite 3
October 4 - December 6, 2012
Organizations
Southwestern League of Fine Arts
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild
Southern Arizona Arts Guild
Comtemporary Artists of Southern Arizona
Tubac Center of the Arts
The Drawing Studio, An Artist's Cooperative
The Souther Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance
Tucson Pima Arts Council
Notable Artists
Deanna Thibault
Becky Neideffer
Jean K. Gill
Dell Keathley
Gwendolyn C. Bragg