Joanie Ford

Catch of the Day, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
The simple arrangement of mackerels and lemons creates a strong diagonal composition. Complementary colors enhance the palette. Selective and soft brushstrokes add depth and harmony to the scene.

About the Artist
Artist Joanie Ford paints impressionist landscapes inspired by the ever-changing qualities of light. She first learned to paint as a teenager when her father taught her how to color photographs. "Color film was new and photographers commissioned black and white portraits to be hand colored," explains Joanie. In her twenties, she pursued a career in portrait photography and earned a Master Artist degree from the Professional Photographers of America. Joanie later returned to oil painting, and added pastels and watercolor to her skillset. Throughout her art career, she's worked to refine her craft through continued education and mentorship. Today, she works from a tidy home studio where she prefers a quiet environment. Every day she takes time to exercise outdoors and observe the people, pets and nature around her for painting inspiration.

Words that describe this painting: mackerel, fish, lemon, plate, soft, food, citrus, food, impressionism, still life, cuisine, pastel artwork, purple

Catch of the Day
Joanie Ford
Pastel artwork on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
9 in. h x 12 in. w
0 lbs. 4 oz.