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Joy Gruenewald, SWS

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.
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MORE THAN I KNOW

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SANDHILL CRANES FLY IN

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CLAMS, BARNACLES AND OTHER STUFF
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SANDHILL CRANE STOPOVER

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THE CHANGING PALETTE OF FALL

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CHANGING TIDES
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SOFT LANDING

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ABOVE THE SPRAY

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A PART OF IT ALL

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INTO THE LIGHT

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MOOSE LAKE IN THE RAIN

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WOODLAND FALLS

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DESERT BEAUTY
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SANDSTONE AND STAIRS

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THE DROUGHT IS OVER

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Lollapalousa
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Trees, Rocks, Flowers


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Gone to Seed

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Ruby Beach Walkabout
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The Moose Aren't Home, but the Sunset Is
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Possibilities Galore



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Colorado River Sunset
CONTACT US

PO Box 10298
​Spokane, WA 99209

spokanewatercolor @ gmail.com
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SPONSORS
  • Spokane Art Supply
  • NW Museum of Arts and Culture
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SPONSORS
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  • Cheap Joes Art Stuff
  • Holbein Artist Materials
  • M Graham & Co.
  • Daniel Smith
  • QoR Artist Watercolors





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