Ansada Group

Pleased to be part of Ansada Licensing Group in Sarasota, Florida.  Thanks to Angela Sauro Davis for inviting me to be part of this select group of wonderful artists!  You may view my work at https://ansadagroup.com/artist/joy-keown/

North East Watercolor Society Show

My watercolor painting "Winter's Solitude" is currently showing at the 43rd Annual International Open Exhibition of the North East Watercolor Society in Kent, Connecticut.  Honored to be a part of this prestigious exhibition. 

Second Place in Watercolor at SKB workshop

My watercolor landscape "Libby Creek" received second place in watercolor division at the Susan K Black small paintings exhibit in Dubois, Wyoming where I also attended the Susan K Black workshop.  Jurors included Laurin McCracken, Bob Kanke and Lee Cable.
I was fortunate  to study with numerous instructors, including Rod Lawrence, David Rankin, and Laurin McCracken during the week-long workshop.

Best Wyoming Artist award

My watercolor portrait "Cheyenne" was awarded "Best Wyoming Artist" at the 2019 Wyoming Watercolor Society Show in Sheridan.  Thanks to juror Mark Mehaffey for selecting my painting for this award!  The word "Cheyenne" refers to "one of the indigenous peoples of the Great Plains."

Red River Watercolor Society National Show

Thanks to juror Iain Stewart for selecting my watercolor painting "Winter's Solitude" as part of the 2019 Red River Watercolor Society's National Show.  An article by Chelsey Ewen entitled "Waterworks:  Annual exhibition celebrtates the art of water-based painting" published June 17th, quotes the RRWS president.  She states that the juror "sifts through hundreds of entries to find up to 50 pieces that they believe 'exemplifies the best watercolor work today'."  Honored to be among those whose work was selected for this national show.

Western Watersheds 2019 Online Auction

My watercolor painting "Gone Fishin'"  is currently one of the items for sale in the Western Watersheds 2019 online auction.  As one of the West’s most effective environmental watchdog organizations, Western Watersheds Project (WWP) works to protect and restore over 250 million acres of public land in the west which is home to a stunning array of birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, other wildlife and rare plants.  To check out the artwork,  go to www.westernwatersheds.org and click on 2019 online auction. 

Rocky Mountain Art Auction

Wyoming Cares
Meet the Artist! Joy Keown is a Wyoming artist known for her gorgeous watercolor paintings of Wyoming landscape and African Wildlife. She has worked as a biology teacher and park ranger, and her love for nature is clear in her beautiful art. Below is "Misty Morning Devil's Tower" which will be auctioned at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Art Auction. The auction will be on May 4th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Casper. Call our office for tickets or more info: 307-237-7035

Online Bids are accepted! Email us at wyomingcares@gmail.com
Rocky Mountain Art Auction 2019: https://www.facebook.com/events/2309253332426737/
More Artwork that will be at the Auction: https://www.flickr.com/…/131454151…/albums/72157703166425932
More about Joy: http://www.joykeown.com/about_the_artist.html