Joanne Lindahl

Hi, I came across this site while reading another email so thought I would check it out. I have been actively pursuing this wonderful world of Art since 2005. Was encouraged although I have no formal training, just an over active mind, and a body that still keeps up. I used to have my pieces critiqued, thought it was normal practise, but those days are gone and over with. I now know better than this and paint for enjoyment, because I like to. i have always been a doodler, a reader to. Born and raised in the New England states, on a farm which had only kids but no animals, I had to learn to be creative in something, these two activities filled my days. I hope to someday have my paintings exhibited in a world famous gallery and make zillions and zillions of dollars! Well maybe this is a little outrageous, but I have so far completed 40+ paintings which I would like to share. This site seems to be a good place to start. At this point in my life, I do not think I would seek formal education in art. I think this may discourage me to the point where my doodling would no longer be fun. So I plan to keep my art pieces original and continue as it is and hope someone will like it, relate to it and say' ahhhh, I see!!!!!!!! get it? It is nice "meeting" others artists of the same and different mediums, and levels of experience, I feel like I fit right in. Not that I'm greedy, but seek friendship to share, compare, exchange, comment and enjoy as many portfolios as possible, the more the merrier. I feel this open communication benefits all in some way or another, me, I look to refine my art and make it better. I will always be myself, my own worst critic. Guess this is all for now.

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		Heather Halpern 2 months Hi Joanne! Glad you are loving Montana. Yes, I'm working on my 2012 Sketchbook! Hope you are, too. Thanks for the note, which reminded me to get busy. :)
		Frances Haney about 1 year Thanks for writing, I lost my user password etc. I've had a year of highs and lows. I signed up for the latest sketch book project. I hope I'll be able to get it done in time. I'm excited that there will be an exhibit in Florida. I like your Shirley Temple art. I sent some drawings to a lady that was making a book of her art. I never thought to do just her bottom half or to put her hands thoughtfully by her face. Clever ideas.
		Heather Halpern over 1 year Hi Joanne! Great to meet another Eugene, OR artist on this site! Yes, I'm new - I joined a couple weeks ago so I could participate in The Sketchbook Project. I'm having fun, and love seeing what others contribute!
		Pascal LECOCQ over 1 year Thks for the kind words! Looks you're busy good painting! Enjoy ! pascal
		Arlissa Vaughn almost 2 years Will you vote to empower emerging artists? http://short.to/22v99 - Thnx from a fellow artist :)
		Nancy Hilgert about 2 years Hey, Joanne... I clicked on my web adress on my arthouse page and it still doesn't connect. I've contacted the techs. You can view my site by just going direct to the URL. How are things in Eugene? I wanted to go to Canon Beach in February, but will now wait until this summer. I miss it! We are FREEZING in Nashville. Hope you are well. Nancy
		Kathy Rickermann about 2 years Hi Joanne, Just wanted to say Merry Christmas. I have discovered a flickr site with 4000 mosaic artists on it, so I have been checking it out too. Hope you are doing well! Kath
		Nancy Hilgert about 2 years Hey, Joanne! I just found your comments to my page - have you since been able to view my work? www.fineartbynancyhilgert.com is my personal web address, and the work on Art House shows up as far as I can tell. What's wild is, you live in Eugene, and I was just there in August. I love your work, the color, the child like quality to it is so pure. Do you have a favorite gallery in Eugene? Nancy
		Roka Walsh about 2 years Hi, Joanne. I just joined ArtHouse and found you also live in the Eugene area. This looks like a wonderful community for artists. I'm going to go peek through your portfolio now. Glad to meet you. Roka
		Claudio Duran over 2 years Yay I wish you the best of luck then.