Dusk of the Snow Leopard

The snow leopard and her cub search for prey as their habitat slowly vanishes. Soon, as the mountain snows melt and her prey vanish, she will vanish as well. Human-caused planetary warming is destroying, literally melting their habitat, pushing other species further north into their habitat, killing off they prey. These majestic creatures were designed for snow covered mountains, with huge paws that act as snowshoes. Their future is in peril as the planet warms and the snow melts. (World Wildlife Federation)

Joan was born and raised in Philadelphia, where her lifelong impulse to interpret the world through visual art first took root. She began formal painting studies in the Chicagoland area in the early 2000s, training for two decades under artist Enid Silverman and embracing Silverman’s deep affection for oil on canvas. Her work reflects the influence of frequent moves and travels within the US and abroad. Adopting North Dallas as home in the 2020's, her life experiences and travels continue to shape her evolving artistic language. Each new life chapter becomes a catalyst for transformation on the canvas, reflecting an ever-deepening dialogue between her inner experience and the world around her.