I am originally from Cache Valley Utah, where I grew to love the rural setting.  Having a love for watercolor, I saved that passion until I was empty nested.  I was educated in art and focused on a nursing degree with Weber State College. After nursing for 37 years I started to pick up the long awaited watercolors that I have always loved.
My art is an expression of who I am and who I am to become.  The very essence of color,design and the impressionist expression of what I see is what I enjoy.  I like freedom with the brush and the paint.  Being brave enough to convey something that inspires me in my own way is a challenge daily.  Watercolor is like raising children if you control them (too- much ) they don’t blossom as beautiful as if you gently guide them.  Watercolor is my passion - art has made me see life.
My paintings are in collections all over the United States and I continue to sell my work while teaching watercolor with a focus on creativity and a loose style.

3 Responses to “Artist Biography”

1. Elfi Ortenburger says:

   January 21, 2010 at 10:34 pm

   Hello
   I am Joy’s cousin and met you on the Flight from Vegas to SLC last week. I finally had a chance to look at your work….beautiful !
   Best wishes
   Elfi
2. Kristine Groll says:

   January 21, 2010 at 11:28 pm

   Hi thanks- good to hear from you god bless Kris
3. Kristine Groll says:

   January 26, 2010 at 4:10 pm

   Hi thanks- good to hear from you god bless Kris