About Me
Hi there, I'm so glad you're here!
Let me tell you how an ordinary person
from Aotearoa New Zealand
accidentally became an artist.
Welcome to Joanne Evans Art and Design, where all my creative vibes come together.
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I’m a self-taught painter who loves working with florals and vibrant colors, letting intuition guide me. You can catch my work in person at Hutt Art, my local art centre where I regularly exhibit.​​
I also whip up fun surface patterns for fabrics and home décor bringing a splash of art to everyday items.
​More info about what I'm up to is on my blog.
As a survivor of a TBI (traumatic brain injury) following an accident many years ago there have been numerous challenges and many years spent trying to be 'normal'.
​One day... my Mum encouraged me to pick up a paint brush and create something. I was reluctant because "I can't paint!"
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Not only did I produce a painting that day (with lots of patience and encouragement) but I found that I could express myself freely and produce something beautiful, even if I wasn't feeling so beautiful. Since then I've been on a constant learning journey of painting, and self discovery, and found art to be so therapeutic and magical.
I have first-hand knowledge of the healing power of art and of nature and blend this into my practice to contribute to the mental wellbeing of myself and my viewers.
