Scottish artist Joan Somerville, entirely self-taught. Although given the opportunity to study at the Glasgow School of Art upon leaving the school, she decided to start a family and later embarked on a career of 12 years in local government. Next was a succession of different jobs, while continuing to draw and paint in their spare time.
Joan career as an artist full time began over six years ago, when she approached several galleries Glasgow to its portfolio. His work was very well received and, within six months, which is being exhibited in various galleries in the city, including the prestigious Gallery Nancy Smillie, in the West End. In its first year, Joan had received her first solo exhibition, and had also been chosen as one of the five biggest winners in the Smith Art Gallery & Museum's' Brave Art 'competition. Her winning painting is now part of the permanent collection at the museum in Stirling.
Group and exhibitions in Glasgow and London quickly followed with its light cheerful paintings attract a large number of collectors from all walks of life. Joan has also managed to attract the attention of buyers in the United States, having shown its portfolio of several galleries in Soho, New York, which jumped to the opportunity to display and sell their work. His works are now gathered around the world, including through the United States, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Joan works of a study in the attic of his house on the outskirts of Glasgow with her partner Ross.
Commenting on his art, Joan says, "I really love life and live a lot for the day and time. I am definitely a free spirit and the hatred that is limited to the rules or live! My job is undoubtedly an expression of this, and try to bring the maximum amount of humor in everyday life. There is so much in life that is fraught with anguish, I hope that my paintings will be successful in bringing a smile to the faces of the people!
"When I am socialize, I find myself scanning the room for the characters interesting and inspiration - I am sure that he will make an excellent detective! The fun-loving, larger-than-life women who are painting definitely in the control and they know how to manipulate their men when necessary to get what they want! Through the characters in my paintings, I hope to show that you can have fun no matter what or how much weight it may seem. There is too much pressure on women to be perfect, perfect hair, wardrobe and make up. I think we have to maximize what we have and celebrate our individuality."
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