About Joanie

Hi, I’m Joanie Springer, and on my 54th birthday (Sept 2007) I held a paint brush for the first time. A passion was born, and this blog reveals my journey. Never too late to try something new, eh? Hope you’re inspired!

I feel especially blessed to be an award-winning artist and in private collections internationally in my short journey as an artist. I ascribe this to my unequivocal passion for painting.

Being sure that my art leaves behind no unhealthy footprint on our planet, I choose non-toxic pigments, and often paint on upcycled and recycled painting supports.  Read more about my commitment to making green art here.

“Be Yourself, everyone else is already taken.”~Oscar Wilde

EDUCATION
Art – self -taught primarily, a few workshops with these teachers Suzanne Edminster, Garan Morgan, Peggy Kroll-Roberts, Janet Moore.
M.A. Spirituality – Holy Names University
B.A. Literature/Creative Writing – Sonoma State University

WHEN I’M NOT PAINTING…
I have two online stores, one for my natural stone jewelry which I design and create (www.BalsamicMoon.com) and another one of stones and gifts  (www.Tumbled-Stones.com), I do love my stones! I also design websites for individuals and companies (www.DesignWebMagic.com) which is also a creative endeavor I enjoy.

AWARDS
Fine Art Exhibition, Harvest Fair, 2011 – First, Second and Fifth place ribbons
Sonoma County Fair, 2011 – Best of Show, Fine Art Exhibition
Fine Art Exhibition, Sonoma County Fair, 2011 – Best of Medium (oil)
Fine Art Exhibition, Sonoma County Fair, 2011 – First, Second and Third place ribbons
National Arts Program,  2010 – Best of Show

OTHER PLACES TO SEE MY ART
Gallery One, Petaluma, CA
Contemporary Fine Art Gallery
Contemporary Fine Art International
Daily Painters of California
Daily Painters Abstract Gallery
Daily Painters Portrait Gallery
Saatchi Gallery Online
Fine Art America

MEMBERSHIPS

Artists of West County – AWSomeart.org

ART DONATED for FUNDRAISING
John Michael Martin Foundation – young child with very rare heart disease
Humane Society of Sonoma County
Oaks of Hebron, through Bidding For Good

EXHIBITIONS

2011
Gallery One – Petaluma, juried show “Red”
Home Show – with Artists of West County (AWS), Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Exhibited at the Home Show, Sonoma County Fairground
Solo Exhibition at Cookie’ Cafe, Santa Rosa, CA
Exhibited at Harvest Fair, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Fine Art Exhibition
First, Second and Fifth place ribbons.
Participated in the Great Petaluma Paint Out
Won 5 ribbons for 3 entries at Sonoma county Fair Fine Art Exhibition
Best of Show, Best of Medium and First, Second and Third Place

2010
February – Exhibited at National Arts Program, won Best of Show