Artist Information:
Joyce Meck
Lahaina, HI
United States
Member Since: Nov 2001
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Artist Statement:
"I have heard that learning to
paint is a three stage
process: First, one learns the
basics, drawing well, light
and shadow, depth, and of
course, becoming familiar with
materials. Second, learn the
techniques, experiment - 'what
happens if I do this...' And
finally, becoming your own
artist - Style. But I think
that learning will never end,
thankfully. I believe that I
have begun my 'style' but who
knows? The most enjoyment is
in the surprise I get with
every painting. I don't make
all the decisions before
laying color to paper. I like
to let some of it just happen.
The composition, the use of
the negative space (which is
as important as the positive
space) compatibility of
colors, depth, light and
shadow, and the focal point
are decisions that must be
made first, but the rest is
just plain fun!"
Joyce usually uses a limited
pallet, and with many glazing
layers, her colors remain
brilliant. She tends to lean
towards abstract in the
backgrounds of her florals,
but her detail is exact.
"It's an obsession, this
painting thing, something I
wish I had started earlier.
We moved from the east coast
to Maui in 1998, and being...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Escapades, Makawao, Hawaii
Audubon Artists, NYC 2002
Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina
Hawaii
Lancaster PA - 2 one man shows
-2004
Corrales NM - Art in the Park
2007 - current...
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Artist Galleries:
Notice: The painting of the
very rare Akohekohe has been
accepted and will be shown at
the Audobon Artists show in
NYC in September. This
painting will be available for
purchase.
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Artist Reviews:
Joyce has three of her images
published in the New Art
International 2003/2003, by
Book Art Press....
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Collections:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Joyce Meck's Free Artist Portfolio
| Welcome to Joyce Meck's Portfolio. Browse Meck's body of work: "I have heard that learning to paint is a three stage process: First, one learns the basics, drawing well, light and shadow, depth, and of course, becoming familiar with materials. Second, learn the techniques, experiment - 'what happens if I do this...' And finally, becoming your own artist - Style. But I think that learning will never end, thankfully. I believe that I have begun my 'style' but who knows? The most enjoyment is in the surprise I get with every painting. I don't make all the decisions before laying color to paper. I like to let some of it just... |
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Akokekohe, 2003
Watercolor,
16 x 23 inches
Price: US$ 1800
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Keep Your Distance, 2004
Watercolor,
18 x 13 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 650
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Acoma Sky City, 2008
Watercolor,
19 x 14 inches
Price: US$ 1000
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Java Pair And Peonies, 2001
Watercolor,
13 x 18 inches
Price: US$ 800
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Midas Touch, 2004
Watercolor,
23 x 17 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 1200
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Preening Egrets, 2003
Watercolor,
Price: US$ 1100
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