Joye Moon
Realism, Abstraction and Non-Objective Motifs
“Since I enjoy painting many different types of subject, presenting them through realism, abstraction and non-objective motifs, this exhibit is a combination of the many ways I like to present paint on paper.
Painting a variety of subject matter keeps me fresh and enthusiastic. I can present these subjects in countless ways. Portraits can expand into semi-abstraction, landscapes can take on a fantasy quality and florals can combine lots of design elements and techniques.”
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Joye Moon is a Fine Arts Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award as well as the Chancellor’s Medallion from UW-Oshkosh.
She has earned her signature membership into the National Watercolor Society as well as Rhode Island, Western Colorado, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi Watercolor Societies and the International Watercolor Society. A life long artist, Joye maintains her studio in Wisconsin and has taught over 200 watercolor workshops throughout the United States and has conducting 37 international tours to Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Portugal, Crete, Croatia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the Bahamas.
She has been invited to feature her work through one woman exhibits and group shows at art galleries, museums throughout the country as well as exhibiting in over 160 National and International Juried Exhibits. She is sought after as a judge in many regional, national and international competitions.
Joye’s book, “Exploring Textures in Watercolor” was published by North Light Books in 2009 and has been a best seller around the world. Her work has been featured in “Splash 8” by North Light Books and “How did you paint that? 100 Ways to Paint Flowers and Gardens,” by International Artist. She has also been published in many articles in art magazines such as American Artist, Watercolor and the Artist Magazine.