Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature

Pleased to be able to spend several hours at the Denver Art Museum on the 29th of December where we viewed the Claude Monet exhibit.  The curators did an excellent job in presenting Monet's work, starting with his early work and grouping work by locations where he lived or visited.  They also presented his ideas and process in an understandable and informative manner.  I was particularly excited to view his snow scenes, because I have been working to improve in this area.  Although he worked in oils and I do watercolor, I hope to apply some of the things that I learned from visiting the exhibit.

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.