Painting since childhood, JOANNA began a formal education in fine art but ultimately chose her own style to pursue. "My work is very personal. I wanted to create a style of my own. I use warm, glowing colors and universal subjects to make an impact on one's emotions. I believe the purpose of my work is to make people smile or maybe move one's soul. I do not want people to try to 'figure out' or to 'understand' my work. I simply want it to be enjoyed. I strive to add a touch of cheer and humor to our everyday hectic lifestyle."

Working with imaginative interior designers and selected galleries, she has placed her painted furniture and paintings in richly appointed homes across the country. For more than 10 years, she has been painting her trademark acrylic works, featuring charming French and Italian waiters and chefs, often posed in front of a bistro. All of her work, from her whimsical furniture to the merry waiters has a fun, fanciful and often dreamy feeling.

Recently, she has been trying new mediums, including abstracts and western cowboys.