Joanie Ford

Whimsy in Bloom, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
The artwork presents a lively arrangement of flowers, each petal infused with warmth and color. A hummingbird hovers on a bloom while a ladybug lingers on a leaf. The soft peach and lavender contrast beautifully against the rich, golden background, creating a sense of depth and movement.

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: flower, dandelion, hummingbird, ladybug, warm, garden, impressionism, flora, oil painting, yellow

Whimsy in Bloom
Joanie Ford
Oil painting on flat wood panel
Finished edges
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
11 in. h x 14 in. w x .25 in. d
0 lbs. 11 oz.