SM Joy Gruenewald

I am a watercolor artist. Twenty-three years ago, following a
cardiac arrest, I started my “second life” at 51 years old.
Watercolor painting has become a very important part of that new
life. “Artist” was not in my list of roles or descriptions about myself,
but has become an integral part of how I interact with the world
and with my Self.
Landscapes are my favorite subject, but I also enjoy painting
intuitive art, abstracts, flowers, animals, and portraits. The love of
creating and the challenge of it keep me painting, even more than
its enjoyment. Painting is also a way to express some of the love and
appreciation I have for family and nature. It teaches me to be a
better observer of what is around me and how I relate to it. In
other words, it challenges me to keep growing in awareness,
creativity and gratitude. It also gives me a great community in
which to participate.
I am a Signature Member of the Spokane Watercolor Society after
participating in juried shows since 2016. I have also had paintings
at venues around Spokane since 2013, including Art on the Green,
The Spokane Art School, First Night Juried Show, the Kress Gallery
and more. I feel incredibly blessed to live in a community offering
so many opportunities to grow and participate as an artist.