The Joanal

I reached a milestone today. I was able to add the tribute I made to my son on my blog. I decided to get away from all the black layout I had deemed appropriate for the layout and the topic in previous years. I don’t see so much blackness now. I think I’m finally starting [...]

I had my first art sale on my Bonanzle web site on February 19, 2009. I was a bit confused at first, trying to figure out how to run a ‘bonanza’. The trickiest part was trying to use the online chat service to talk to people as they entered my store. It got confusing [...]

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite painting. Take a look at the paintings listed on the site, then leave me a comment if something catches your fancy. Have a little fun! Trust me looking at my paintings are loads of fun.

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I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to market my work online and one of the ways I’ve chosen to do so is by setting up various online stores. The exposure would be good and who knows, I might even make a sale on one of my paintings. Stop in at my [...]

I sent an e-mail to the author of the reference material I used for the Italian door painting informing her that the painting I did based on one of her photos was completed and posted on my blog and, the following, in part, was her response:
“Joan,The painting is Brilliant! I think it improves upon the [...]

Meet my youngest nephew, Eron. Like most youngsters, he loves playing in the snow. This day the cold temperatures had sease a little, allow him to enjoy something he loves to do,
making forts. Eron will make a fort out of just about anything he and his buddies can find to put one together. On this [...]