Hi, I’m Joanne - artist, nature lover, introvert and somewhat reclusive “old-school-artist type!”.

I love hiding away in my art studio and creating beautiful artwork. Over the past few years, my creative endeavours have mostly been centred around pencil drawings. It started on a whim; a spark of inspiration. I’d hardly drawn since high school but on that day, I picked up a pencil and drew a native morepork owl. I popped that drawing up on Trade Me (just for shits-and-giggles, right?). Well, that drawing sold and it was the beginning of something special…

Making a subject come alive on paper is the part I enjoy the most. It’s a challenge and that’s why I do it. This is probably why I lean towards realism (and maybe a little surrealism) as my style of work. Everything in nature is alive and that is what inspires me and challenges me. I love to draw animals, plants, insects and anything nature-based. Sometimes I like to add a touch of whimsy and humour to my drawings because I like an artwork that makes me (and you) smile.

Take a browse around my Felt shop or whip over to my website JoanneBoweArtist.com to see more original artworks. You can also join my mailing list over there so you can keep right up to date with all my new works and special offers.