About Joan C. Stewart

Joan Stewart lives in Tidewater, Virginia with her husband and Bernese Mountain dog. She attended University of Michigan School of Architecture and Design and received her B.F.A. from Old Dominion University, majoring in design and painting. After graduating, Joan worked as a professional graphic designer for twenty-two years. In addition to fine art, her areas of expertise include publication, exhibit, and presentation design.

Joan's works are currently being exhibited at Schockoe Bottom Arts Center, Richmond, Virginia; Bay School of Art, Matthew's, Virginia; and This Century Gallery, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Artist Statement

"I seek to produce pieces of art that are mysterious, evocative and intuitive on one hand and colorful, exciting--even explosive--on the other. I want my art to take the viewer to a timeless, mysterious place that transcends reality where he or she may wonder over the magic of the moment."

"I believe the most exciting part of painting is letting the creative process unfold on it's own. Beginning with only a vague idea, I allow it take me where it must go. I am intrigued with experimentation and excited by the creative process." --Joan C. Stewart