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The award-winning
California artist's work expresses her passion for landscape, floral
and wildlife themes, and for the process of painting itself. Original
paintings, limited edition giclée prints, posters, art instruction
books, photographs and puzzles are available through this web site.
Whether working
in oils, acrylics, or watercolors, Hansen paints with an eye for
dramatic color, organic line and the eternal dance of light and
shadow. Those who collect her work admire her ability to capture
the essence of nature in a unique way.
Hansen has written
two art instruction books, and co-authored additional books and
painting kits for Walter Foster Publishers. An art instruction video
by Hansen illustrating beginning watercolor techniques is available.
As an author and teacher, she encourages her students to express
themselves through art.
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Joan Hansen
Her
work has been featured in several books and magazines, and graces
numerous product lines for the art, gift and stationery industries.
One
of her paintings, Calla Lilies and Lilacs,
received an award from the National Arts Program which was sponsored
by the Leonard W. E. Andrews Foundation of Philadelphia.
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Serenity,
one
of her landscape paintings, was included in Painting
Great Pictures from Photographs, a David and Charles
book published by Quarto Publishing in England.
RSVP,
The Directory of Illustration and Design,
selected one of Hansen's paintings for exhibition at the New York
Society of Illustrators' Main Gallery in New York City. This extremely
popular annual illustration competition received almost nine hundred
submissions from all parts of the United States, as well as Canada,
Germany, Japan, Mexico and South Korea.
Her
original paintings continue to be collected by individuals and
corporations worldwide. Hansen also accepts commissioned work.
To see examples of her commissioned paintings, click
here .
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My art career
began at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. While working as
an Administrative Assistant for the Dean of the College of Fine
and Applied Arts, I visited the art studios and decided to take
my first art class in 1975. Those first brush strokes were inspiring
to me. I still have my first two paintings. It was so exciting to
see something I had created. After moving to California, I received
an Associate Degree in Art.
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Joan Hansen at work in her studio
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Paintings
in my collection portray ocean scenes, inviting garden walks,
unique wildlife images, and floral designs. Through my business,
Creative Art and Design Studio, I teach workshops, consult with
businesses and schools, and jury art shows.
It is my sincere
hope that you will discover and enjoy my love of color, organic
shapes, and the wonderful effects of light and shadow. Come and
enjoy nature through my eyes!
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note that the color of the images on the computer screen will vary
slightly from the actual image. Clarity is best on the actual artwork.
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sales are subject to availability, which will be confirmed when
your order is placed. Prices are in U.S. dollars. Shipping, handling,
and sales tax, where required, apply.
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