Joan Reid
Artist~Teacher~Holistic Healer
Art is a visual
language. It is a language that can capture emotions as well as details.
It can be flexible enough to be interpreted by the viewer and past experiences
in their own life, as well as the artist’s actual motivation. Before I start to
create, I sit in the energy or the environment with the person, location, or
event that I am capturing. The energy of Nature as well as the details in
nature inspires me. Depending on my mood and the medium, I create and flow with
my perception of the energy. Whether it is the peacefulness of nature, a person
relaxing with nature, or the miraculous way nature creates details of texture
and color, I capture a moment of connectedness, of being.
Joan Reid is now
retired from teaching Art in high school as well as College for over 35 years,
and is excited about focusing more on her own Artwork. She has a studio where
she uses a variety of art mediums and techniques including drawing, monotypes,
and paintings. Joan has exhibited her artwork in numerous galleries in the
Northeast, in group shows, and solo shows. She has always been a promoter of
the arts being involved with various Art organizations and Art Boards, and has
started 4 galleries. Joan received a BS degree in Art Education and BFA in
Illustration from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA.
After working as an Illustrator in Philadelphia, Pa. for a few years she moved
back to this area to teach, and to raise her children. Her graduate work was
done through Skidmore, the State University of New York at Albany, Plattsburgh,
Elmira, and Brockport, and through the College of Saint Rose. In addition, she
was the first teacher in New York State to become tenured in computers. She
also has a variety of Certifications in many Alternative healing modalities.
Joan is presently
teaching Drawing and Oil Painting in her Studio at The Shirt Factory in Glens
Falls, and she offers additional art related workshops in Listening to your
inner voice through art and imagery.
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