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Artist Statement:
Joyce Meck, 1969 graduate of
the Art Institute of
Pittsburgh, has been a
commercial graphic designer
since before desk top
computers, and has been
painting watercolor Since
1998. She is a realist
interested in flowers,
landscapes, seascapes,
wildlife, and birds.
"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 ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Escapades, Makawao, Hawaii
Audubon Artists, NYC 2002
Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina
Hawaii
Lancaster PA - 2 one man shows
Corrales NM - Art in the Park
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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 Biography:
Biographical information for Joyce Meck can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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58
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Associate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting and photography!! Also specialize in fine art printing as I have two large format printers. I will print for other artists! See www.digitalstockshots.com/orderinfo.htm |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Watercolor
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Joyce Meck, 1969 graduate of the Art Institute of
Pittsburgh, has been a commercial graphic designer since
before desk top computers, and has been painting watercolor
Since 1998. She is a realist interested in flowers,
landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, and birds.
"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 surrounded by some of natures most
beautiful layouts, it is easy to understand why Maui is an
artist's haven of sorts. We moved back to the mainland in
2007. We are now in New Mexico where there is also so much
to inspire. I like to try and capture an instant of
nature's time, so my viewer's can see something that they
may not otherwise take the time to see. I hope you will
enjoy my work.
Joyce is a past board member of the Lahaina Art Society,
Audubon Artists and the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. She
is a current board member of the Corrales Society of
Artists, the NM Watercolor Society and the NM Photo Club. |
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| Artist Statement |
Joyce Meck, 1969 graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, has been a commercial graphic designer since before desk top computers, and has been painting watercolor Since 1998. She is a realist interested in flowers, landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, and birds.
"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 surrounded by some of natures most beautiful layouts, it is easy to understand why Maui is an artist's haven of sorts. We moved back to the mainland in 2007. We are now in New Mexico where there is also so much to inspire. I like to try and capture an instant of nature's time, so my viewer's can see something that they may not otherwise take the time to see. I hope you will enjoy my work.
Joyce is a past board member of the Lahaina Art Society, Audubon Artists and the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. She is a current board member of the Corrales Society of Artists, the NM Watercolor Society and the NM Photo Club. |
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