Feature Artist - JoAnn Nelson

Hello Everyone,

Please let me introduce you to our current feature artist.

Name: JoAnn Nelson

Age: Ancient!!!!

How did you get started in art?

I have always loved the beauty of art. but, never thought of myself as artistic. I picked up my first sheet of copper because I found no relief from a chronic pain syndrome. In desperation I created something beautiful.  In the process I found myself distracted and the pain was lessened.

Hometown:

Born in Scranton PA, Lived in NJ, NY, Buenos Aires, Goteborg-Sweden, NYC, Jamaica, California, Seattle, Spokane and now near Portland, Oregon.

What types of art do you enjoy doing?

The kind that is out of my control...when nature plays a part in the creating.

Do you have a dream project?

A large public works project where the copper can be exposed to the elements.

Do you have a favorite piece of artwork completed?

My first piece.  I am right handed, due to my pain, I could only use my left hand to work on it.  In the process, because of this "handicap"...I learned the beauty of facing my lifelong belief that I was not an artist.

Is there another artist that inspires you?

Auguste Rodin whose work will always inspire.

Do you have any links to your work online?

I have an Etsy.com store under darkhorsejewels

Here is some of JoAnn's work:

Please visit JoAnn on her Etsy store above. Thank you JoAnn for sharing your awesome work.