Joan Dorrill paints at her home studio in St. Augustine, Florida where she and her husband moved after he retired. They have adult children and grandchildren in nearby states. Joan is a native of north Florida, but lived in north Georgia and Tennessee for over 30 years while painting and raising a family.
Modern and abstract Her work now involves experimenting with pattern and symbols using the best watercolor or acrylic paints. Joan paints and prints her own papers for collage. Texture is an important element, as well as color and design.
Gallery: P.A.St.A. Fine Arts Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
Island Framers, Anastasia Island
2009:
. Published in 2009 Book of Lists,vol. 24, (Old St. Augustine Trolley) chosen by Jacksonville
Business Journal
. Ponte Vedra cultural Center juried show, 2 paintings, opening reception Mid January
. Featured Artist at P.A.St.A. Fine Arts Gallery, St. Augustine, FL, April 1-30
. St. Augustine Art Assn., Honorable Mention award, May
2008
. Collage and Mixed Media juried show, St. Augustine, Fl, December
. Silver Award, Nov., 2008, Jacksonville Watercolor Society, location,St. Augustine Art Assn.,
St. Augustine, FL
. Invitational Show at St. Augustine Art Assn.,"Artists Revealed", July and Aug., recept. July 4,5-9
. Honors Show, St. Augustine Art Assn., June 2008
. Featured artist at P.A.St.A. fine Arts Gallery,Jan.1-31,'08, 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine.FL
Reception, Jan.4, 5-9 pm , also, Gallery opens at noon daily til 4 pm
. One person exhibit at St. Johns County Library,SE branch,HYW 1S, St. Aug., FL, Feb. 2008
. Chosen to create a commemorative painting for the Permanent collection of Flagler College's
new art museum, honoring JoAnn Crisp-Ellert , Jan-Feb 2008
. Ponte Vedra Beach Cultural Center, second Juried member's show, Jan.18-Feb. 23
. Jacksonville Watercolor Soc, Spring show, Jacksonville, FL
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