Joanne Kells is a mixed media artist based in Napanee, Ontario. Born with an innate artistic spirit, she has honed her skills through workshops with some of Ontario's most talented artists and sought mentorship from master artists outside the province. Joanne recently completed a self-guided, year-long art course covering a range of techniques from graphite and charcoal drawing to oil painting and mixed media. This comprehensive exploration has not only refined her technical abilities but also deepened her understanding of her creative motivations.

With unwavering dedication to her craft, Joanne is a prolific painter, constantly evolving her process and making new discoveries. Her artistic voice is characterized by her masterful use of layers, mixed media textures, and collage, which creates a profound connection between her and each piece she creates.

“The act of shaping paint and paper with my hands as an organic and deeply tactile experience, and one that emanates from my very core. While I enjoy painting various subjects, including animals and flowers, my true passion lies in figurative and portrait work. Through these, I capture the emotion of my subjects, making my art highly relatable to viewers.”