Joan was born and raised in the Berkshire Hills
of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It was there that she
developed a love for nature and wildlife.

She moved to Vero Beach in 1974 and began her painting
career in the early 1980's. She was greatly influenced by
Backus student, Jackie Schindehette, and later on by
Highwayman Geroge Buckner, who gave Joan a passion to paint
Florida landscapes.

Many of her works are displayed throughout the United States
and overseas.