LuEllen Joy

email: luellenjoygiera@gmail.com

Website: planetcollage.com
 

My images are created from memory, imagination, observation and enjoyment of life experiences. I am thinking and remembering – but I am listening and observing. I find inspiration by enjoying everyday experiences, engaging in social interactions and by reading literature of all genres. My extensive travels have influenced my art by increasing my knowledge base, by learning new techniques and by increasing my visual experiences. When I am creating I am at my most peaceful and at my highest level of intellectual being. My most successful pieces have been created intuitively and by enjoying the aura that occurs during the creative process.

I am an award-winning multi-media artist inspired by colors, lines and shapes. I work in collage, pastels, photography, pen & ink and watercolor. I have been known to also use my photography in collages and as studies. I often love to combine many types of media and frequently experiment with different techniques.

I have shown my work extensively in solo and group (juried and non-juried) shows in museums, brick & mortar galleries and some virtual galleries. I have enjoyed creating commissioned work for private collections throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe. In June 2005, I earned my Certificate in Drawing Program from the School of the Art Institute.

I founded Planet Collage (est. 9-2005) and co-founded the Midwest Collage Society. Most recently, I curate a monthly international postcard collage exchange (est. 4-2006) and a periodic international candy tin exchange (est. 3-2007). Additionally, I generously share my corporate experience by serving on many art-related and non-art-related boards. Most currently I co-facilitate “Her Group” which is sponsored by Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.

I believe that everyone has artistic potential and I am always encouraging and mentoring others to find their individual strengths and passions. Creativity is a part of my everyday life. I love to share in what I enjoy best!

Please contact me at planetcollage@gmail.com for any questions comments you may have
Please visit Planetcollage.com to view more of the art of LJOY
 

"GIERA-COLLAGE-Eye-on-You"

"GIERA-PHOTO-Auvers-sur-Oise"

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