Joanie Ford

A View from the Makoro, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Soft hues of green and brown blend together in a serene wetland scene. Lilies float gently on the calm river, while clusters of bushes and grasses thrive along the water's edge. Trees stretch across the distant horizon beneath a partly cloudy sky. Inspired by artist Joanie Ford's trip to Africa, which she describes as magical, this piece reflects her experience in the Makoro, a traditional canoe used in the Okavango Delta. The journey gave her a deep sense of freedom and calm, emotions she felt compelled to express through her art.

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: Makoro, Africa, water, water lily, calm, serene, river, wetland, grass, trees, marsh, Okavango Delta, impressionism, nature, travel, oil painting, orange

A View from the Makoro
Joanie Ford
Oil painting on canvas board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
8 in. h x 10 in. w x .25 in. d
0 lbs. 0 oz.