Joan Pechanec
Welcome to my website! On this page, you can see larger versions of each painting by clicking on the thumbnail images. The first two sections provide arrows so you can click through the enlargements once you have clicked a thumbnail to open one, click each image individually for enlargements in the third. For more information, please click the link in the caption of the enlargement. Visit my portfolio gallery, in the menu above, to see all paintings and information. Thank you for your interest in my art!
~ Joan
New Works
Updated 8/27/2021
“In my deeply textured mixed media pieces I built up and cut through up to 25 layers of a variety of mediums including cold wax, pastels, pigment sticks, papers, fabrics, stamps, moss, and random writings. Several of the paintings have iridescent foundations and copper backgrounds which catch the light, a rich effect that is very difficult to capture with a photo.
In both mixed media and traditional oil, I have continued my emphasis on vibrant color and strong mood in an abstracted and expressionistic style. I am grateful for the opportunity to share the unexpected, powerful, and numinous moments that add beauty and inspiration to my life.”
~Joan Pechanec
8/29/2021
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News
2017 Redding Airport Show
I am honored to be the featured artist with a solo exhibit at The Redding Airport from January through mid-July. I have 25 paintings in this bright, spacious re-modeled venue. Come see the art and eat at the fabulous Chu's restaurant!
News of Orland Art Center Solo Show
Orland Art Center Solo Show My September one-woman art show at the Orland Art Center Gallery was very gratifying. We had an excellent turn-out, and I sold several oil paintings, encaustics, and mixed-media works. It was exhilarating to see so much of my...
12/2014 News Update
I had a lovely summer in Dunsmuir. I painted in my studio on the river and prepared for a show at the Dunsmuir Art Walk. Because the event included authors as well as artists, I had the wonderful experience of sharing a venue with my husband Charlie...